David Wright Asks Mets To Tone Down All-Star Voting Campaign
"As much as I'd like to be here to represent this team in the All-Star game," the captain said, "we can't let this become an in-between inning, one-player production."
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"As much as I'd like to be here to represent this team in the All-Star game," the captain said, "we can't let this become an in-between inning, one-player production."
Adam Wainwright became the major leagues' first 10-game winner by pitching seven scoreless innings and sent Matt Harvey to his first loss of the season, leading the Cardinals over the Mets, 2-1, on Thursday in a classic pitching matchup.
As first reported by Deadspin, a member of the Mets' marketing department reached out to cougarlife.com, "the cougar dating site for younger hot men to meet sexy older professional women," in an effort to get women to vote for the six-time All-Star.
Current Mets manager Terry Collins and former skipper Davey Johnson have been selected as coaches for next month's All-Star Game at Citi Field.
It seems Wally isn't so popular in Flushing these days -- at least among Mets brass.
Dillon Gee had his third straight stellar start, Lucas Duda hit one of three Mets homers and New York scored the most runs allowed by Shelby Miller in his young career for a 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.
Rain, rain, go away; don't spoil Zack and Harvey day.
"Biggest issues? I would say Michael Lohan," Gooden told Rome. "Michael Lohan, I mean, he was definitely a head case. I hope he's doing well now, but now I can kind of understand why Lindsay has the problems she has."
Triple-A manager Wally Backman says Ike Davis is "gonna get right" in Las Vegas. Well, maybe he will -- with a little family support.
Valdespin is getting his shot with the Mets. A shot at regular playing time — and a shot at winning over his teammates.
The derby is scheduled for July 15 at Citi Field as part of All-Star weekend festivities in New York City.
Michael Wacha recovered from a wild start to earn his first major league win and Allen Craig hit a three-run homer for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 9-2 victory over the staggering New York Mets on Tuesday night.
"I want the kid to go up there and just look strictly for fastballs, and fastballs that he can drive," Backman said. "...We'll make the adjustments that need to be made for this guy. He's gonna get right."
The Mets demoted Ike Davis to Triple-A Las Vegas after Sunday's loss to Miami. Davis was batting .161 with five homers, 16 RBIs and 66 strikeouts in 186 at-bats.
"This probably has some accuracy," general manager Sandy Alderson told WFAN radio on Monday when asked about the date.
The 23-year-old could make his major-league debut in grand fashion, as part of a doubleheader against the Braves on June 18. And who would start the other game of the double dip? None other than ace Matt Harvey.
"I wish that some of our better players were closer to the big leagues," Alderson said. "I wish that certain guys were available to us, but they're not, and nobody really cares. It's all about whether you win or lose games, and I understand that."
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson finally had his Peter Finch moment: "I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!"
Barring a miraculous turnaround, Collins will be gone at the end of the 2013 season. If the Wilpons had any heart at all, they'd put this good man out of his misery.
Mets allow four runs in the 10th inning, including a two-run home run to Miguel Olivo as the Marlins sweep the Mets for the second straight weekend series.
The team will call up infielder Josh Satin, outfielder Collin Cowgill and left-handed reliever Josh Edgin before Tuesday night's series opener against St. Louis.
The Mets lost a heartbreaking 20 inning game on Saturday as the Marlins topped the Amazins on Saturday.
Mets super rookie Matt Harvey left Saturday's game due to lower back tightness.
Forty years after taking local boy Lee Mazzilli in the first round of the 1973 amateur draft, the Mets selected his son, University of Connecticut second baseman LJ Mazzilli.
The Mets have sent down Collin McHugh and called up David Aardsma from Triple-A Las Vegas
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he's unleashing a citywide pothole repair blitz this weekend.
Here's how New Yorkers can go solar while protecting their pocketbooks.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit service Friday morning.
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he's unleashing a citywide pothole repair blitz this weekend.
Here's how New Yorkers can go solar while protecting their pocketbooks.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit service Friday morning.
Two towing companies were forced to pay back thousands after City Hall said they overcharged New Yorkers last year, so how are they still able to tow cars on behalf of the city?
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit service Friday morning.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The Hawks extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to eight games, beating the Nets 108-97 on Thursday night.
Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames' 5-4 win over the Devils on Thursday night.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is unleashing a citywide pothole repair blitz this weekend.
The CDC designates sleep deprivation as a public health epidemic.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration is scrambling to control skyrocketing oil prices by lifting sanctions on Russia. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
An overhead wire issue near the Portal Bridge forced NJ Transit trains to stop between Newark and Manhattan, causing major delays and confusion. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
