Matt Harvey: I'm Ready To Put The Mets' Staff On My Shoulders
The loss of Zack Wheeler is a huge blow to the Mets, but staff ace Matt Harvey still believes that the Amazin's can contend in 2015. And he's ready to lead the way.
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The loss of Zack Wheeler is a huge blow to the Mets, but staff ace Matt Harvey still believes that the Amazin's can contend in 2015. And he's ready to lead the way.
There are bad breaks, and then there are bad breaks. Some just make it harder to win. Others destroy teams.
Wearing a bright green cap along with his royal-blue-and-orange jersey on St. Patrick's Day, Jacob deGrom allowed one hit in five scoreless innings Tuesday to help the Mets beat a Marlins' split squad 6-4.
New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson defended the team's handling of pitcher Zack Wheeler, who is expected to miss the 2015 season because of a torn elbow ligament.
This wasn't how Dillon Gee wanted to regain a spot in the New York Mets' rotation.
"That's why we have him," manager Terry Collins said. "He'll be the guy. ... Dillon's won a lot of games in the big leagues and he's going to have to step up and fill some big shoes, but he can handle it."
Matt Harvey allowed three hits over four scoreless innings for his second strong start following elbow surgery, and the New York Mets lost to the Boston Red Sox 4-3 Monday.
Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler has a torn elbow ligament, a blow to a team hoping to compete for the playoffs following Matt Harvey's return from Tommy John surgery.
Sometimes, the moves a GM chooses not to make turn into his most important during the season. Then again, it could also cause the whole season to blow up in his face.
With Josh Edgin lost for the season, the only other lefty relievers in camp are Sean Gilmartin and three pitchers with minor league contracts — Scott Rice, Dario Alvarez and Jack Leathersich.
Evan Longoria drove in two runs with a single and sacrifice fly, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-4 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday.
David Wright, Michael Cuddyer and John Mayberry Jr. homered Saturday as the New York Mets beat the split-squad Washington Nationals 13-4.
Both the Mets and former senior vice president of ticket sales Leigh Castergine issued a joint statement Friday announcing the end of the Brooklyn federal court lawsuit.
Wilmer Flores had three hits, including a three-run homer, and the New York Mets routed an Atlanta Braves split squad 13-2 Friday.
Curtis Granderson and Michael Cuddyer hit solo home runs in the New York Mets' 11-9 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
The 28-year-old left-hander experienced elbow discomfort and gave up back-to-back RBI triples to left-handed hitters in a 13-2 loss Monday to Miami.
After getting six straight outs last week in his first appearance following elbow surgery, the Mets' ace allowed two runs and six hits over 2 2-3 innings Wednesday in a 7-4 loss to the Marlins.
The left-hander experienced elbow discomfort and gave up back-to-back RBI triples to left-handed hitters in a 13-2 loss Monday to the Miami Marlins.
"He just wanted to talk about the club, which he loves to do," Collins told reporters. "He loves to talk baseball. But he's not mad at all."
Zack Wheeler struggled with his control and allowed six runs in 1 2-3 innings Wednesday in his 2015 spring training debut as the New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 13-2.
The fact that players paid to work out with Barwis has brought attention to the program, but Clark sees no problem.
Xander Bogaerts homered and drove in four runs, Rick Porcello pitched three innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Mets 6-3 Sunday.
Whether we learned from videos on YouTube, Ecclesiastes in the Bible or Roger McGuinn in The Byrds, to everything there is a season and a time to every purpose.
Henderson Alvarez went into his comically exaggerated crouch before the first pitch, as per his custom, and then threw with typical efficiency to help the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets' split squad 8-7 Saturday.
The Met Gala is set for Monday night where dozens of stars will walk the red carpet adorned in clothing designed for the "Costume Art" theme.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
Tickets for Monday's Metropolitan Museum of Art event in New York City are into the six figures — if you get an invite.
Brooklyn College announced Monday it will indeed have graduating seniors walk across the stage during their May 28 commencement ceremony at the Barclays Center.
The Met Gala is set for Monday night where dozens of stars will walk the red carpet adorned in clothing designed for the "Costume Art" theme.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
Brooklyn College announced Monday it will indeed have graduating seniors walk across the stage during their May 28 commencement ceremony at the Barclays Center.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The Met Gala, celebrating the exhibition "Costume Art," is Monday, May 5, with red carpet arrivals expected to start around 5:30 p.m.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
An 8-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked by a beaver in Mahwah, New Jersey.
A single ride on the PATH train will now cost $3.25, an increase of 25 cents to help fund a multi-million dollar system upgrade.
A massive fire burned for hours in Belleville, New Jersey on Sunday. The blaze prompted a state of emergency, knocked out power and shut down schools Monday.
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Several people were arrested Saturday night when a large crowd gathered outside a Brooklyn hospital after ICE agents detained a man, according to the NYPD.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
The Met Gala is set for Monday night where dozens of stars will walk the red carpet adorned in clothing designed for the "Costume Art" theme.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The 2026 Met Gala's theme, "Costume Art," aims to make the connection between fashion and art.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
Louis Munteanu scored two goals, and Sean Johnson had four saves as D.C. United beat New York City FC 2-0 on Sunday in the first meeting between the clubs this season.
Mark Vientos hit two home runs and right-hander Clay Holmes allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday.
Jasson Domínguez hit a two-run homer and an RBI single in a seven-run eighth inning and the Yankees routed the Orioles 11-3 on Sunday for their 13th win 15 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are limiting who can buy tickets to Eastern Conference semifinal games at Xfinity Mobile Arena to "residents of Greater Philadelphia area."
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
Monday and Tuesday are the picks of the week with sunny skies and warm temperatures before rain moves in. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Three people died and more than a dozen were hurt after a large fire broke out early Monday morning at an apartment building in Inwood in Upper Manhattan. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The 2026 Met Gala will bring A-list stars to New York City as they try to outdo each other with their dazzling outfits centered around the "Costume Art" theme. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports.
A spokesperson for Rudy Giuliani said the former New York City mayor is being monitored as a precaution while he recovers from pneumonia.
