Phoenix Meadows parkland touted over casino proposal at Citi Field
The Willets Point location includes the ballpark's parking lot, a space enclosed by major thruways near LaGuardia Airport.
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The Willets Point location includes the ballpark's parking lot, a space enclosed by major thruways near LaGuardia Airport.
Mets owner Steve Cohen is behind the Metropolitan Park proposal in Flushing. CBS New York's Elle McLogan covers Queens and says community groups have a counter-proposal.
Spring training could be the beginning of the end for one of the all-time great Mets, Pete Alonso. He signed a one-year deal and sent a signal that he won't settle by switching to notorious hard bargaining agent Scott Boras. CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports from Port St. Lucie. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3uureY3
Pete Alonso, like many of the New York Met position players, showed up to camp Saturday, but unlike those players, Alonso has a huge but uncertain contract situation hanging over his head. CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports from Port St. Lucie.
The Mets' pitching staff is no longer the strength of the team. They won't wow you, but they don't have to. As CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports from Port St. Lucie, they just need to bounce back. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4bDU2ho
Carlos Mendoza spent six years on the Yankees coaching staff. He was Aaron Boone's bench coach for the last four. CBS New York's Otis Livingston sat down with the new Mets skipper at spring training in Port St. Lucie.
The team is coming off a disastrous 75-win season after registering 101 wins the year before. So the question is, which Mets are going to show up this year? CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports from Port. St. Lucie, Florida.
Harrelson was the only man in a Mets uniform for both the 1969 and 1986 World Series.
Harrelson was one of the most popular players in team history. His death follows a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has unveiled an $8 billion proposal to build a massive entertainment complex in Queens. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3u5mDLg
Former New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell has a new job with the New York Mets. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tZ13rF
Kathie Pecinka, a baseball enthusiast and nurse educator, said her breast cancer diagnosis five years ago came totally out of left field. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
In a move that surprised many, the Mets announced Thursday that general manager Billy Eppler has resigned after two seasons with the team. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Q2GQd9
Friday night's Phillies-Mets game is postponed until Saturday as heavy rain falls bringing flooding to New York.
A parade is planned for Monday in Massapequa park for the 12 and under team. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Gooden talked about the Mets deciding to retire his number and Darryl Strawberry's number next season, and a whole lot more.
Thirteen-year-old karate star Armaan Mohammed threw out the first pitch at Citi Field on Tuesday with "Karate Kid" star Ralph Macchio behind the plate. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47pgZCD
Multiple reports said the Astros were sending top outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford to New York.
A few days after trading high-priced pitcher Max Scherzer, the Mets dealt his co-ace Justin Verlander Tuesday.
Cohen said manager Buck Showalter and GM Billy Eppler are safe through the end of the season.
Cohen said on Twitter reporters and fans "will get it from me straight."
The Bombers erased an early four-run deficit, knocked out Max Scherzer and held on for a 7-6 win.
Max Scherzer and Luis Severino are set to face off in the first of four games between the Mets & Yankees this season.
The Mets are in a sticky situation. Major League Baseball is disciplining Max Scherzer following Wednesday's ejection for violating baseball's rule on foreign substances. CBS2's Otis Livingston reports.
Besides the win, Mets fans had a lot to cheer about during the team's Home Opener on Friday.
