Boomer & Carton: Keith Hernandez Calls In For A Few Laughs
Before saying goodbye, Hernandez got something off his chest with regards to what he perceived to be a case of Boomer 'big-timing' him five years ago!
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Before saying goodbye, Hernandez got something off his chest with regards to what he perceived to be a case of Boomer 'big-timing' him five years ago!
With Jacob deGrom taking the mound at Citi Field for the Mets' home opener against the Phillies, Al Dukes spent a good portion of his weekend putting pen to paper.
Craig's favorite baseball player of all-time, Mookie Wilson, stopped by Monday morning, adding to Boomer's radio partner's already-excited state.
People attached a lot of adjectives to the Mets' chances before Saturday's news. Young. Eager. Resilient. Solid. It's amazing how the conversation changed so quickly.
Backed by Michael Cuddyer's two-run homer in the first inning, Colon led 3-2 before Jonny Gomes' seventh-inning homer just inside the left-field pole.
Jacob deGrom will get the start in the Mets' home opener and Boomer and Craig got things rolling Monday morning by talking about the reigning NL Rookie of the Year.
They might be the butt of jokes, but pitchers can succeed despite their extra large cabooses and midsections.
Julio Teheran pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves stayed hot with a 5-3 victory Saturday night over the New York Mets, who learned earlier that injured closer Jenrry Mejia was suspended 80 games for a positive drug test.
New York Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia has been given an 80-game suspension without pay, effective immediately, after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, the MLB said Saturday.
Phil Gosselin had a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, Cameron Maybin homered and the Atlanta Braves won their home opener with a 5-3 victory over the sloppy New York Mets on Friday night.
Now that's how you return from Tommy John surgery. Mets ace Matt Harvey impressed everyone in the ballpark in his first start in nearly 20 months.
The headline says it all.
Boomer and Craig were collectively beside themselves after their young ace came up well, aces, and you could hear it in their tone.
Matt Harvey was dynamic in his return from Tommy John surgery, outpitching Stephen Strasburg with six scoreless innings, regularly reaching 97 mph and striking out nine.
Sandy Alderson is a funny guy. That much we know. But maybe the Mets general manager chose the wrong targets on Wednesday.
Matt Harvey is set to make his first regular-season mound appearance in over 500 days, and to celebrate his return, we gloss over his seven best performances.
Matt Harvey has been itching to help the Mets. That day has finally arrived. New York's ace, with his surgically repaired elbow, will take the mound Thursday afternoon in Washington.
"Hey, Terry. Here's your lineup for tomorrow," the Mets GM said in front of reporters. Finishing the bit, Collins put the prop in a pocket and joked, "I was waiting for that all day."
Jordan Zimmermann didn't quite pick up where he left off in 2014, when he threw a no-hitter to close the regular season, but he only allowed one run in six innings Wednesday night.
Shots fired!
Who's managing things around here? Some believe the lineup used by the Mets on opening day came from GM Sandy Alderson, not skipper Terry Collins, though it could have had his blessing.
With reports circulating that paint the Mets in a less-than-flattering light with regards to their management, Boomer and Craig mentioned Matt Cerrone, who is the founder of Metsblog.com.
Despite an impressive win on Opening Day, this provides yet another example of how those 'Not So Amazins' just can't seem to get it right...
For the second straight season, the New York Mets' closer hasn't made it past opening day.
Max Scherzer took a no-hitter into the sixth inning of his Washington debut but was unable to overcome two costly errors by shortstop Ian Desmond, and the New York Mets beat the Nationals 3-1 on Monday.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
An overturned gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel near JFK Airport late Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
A tiny 8-week-old kitten was spotted by multiple drivers on top of the concrete median in the middle of the road.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 19 at 11 p.m.
A 72-year-old man was pushed onto subway tracks at a busy subway station in Midtown in an unprovoked attack early Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner spoke with the victim from his hospital bed.
Six years after leaving the U.K. to head here to the U.S., Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back home. But why the sudden change of heart? CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor, killing a mom and her 5-month-old baby, has now been detained by ICE.
Staten Island neighbors are sharing more details about a 19-year-old who was found dead in what's described as suspicious circumstances. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
