K-Rod Co-Closing In Milwaukee? Could 'Clause' Trouble For Ex-Mets Star
With their trade for ex-Met Francisco Rodriguez, the Brewers now can call on a pair of potential closers. That's great news for Milwaukee. For K-Rod, not so much.
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With their trade for ex-Met Francisco Rodriguez, the Brewers now can call on a pair of potential closers. That's great news for Milwaukee. For K-Rod, not so much.
Sandy Alderson said on a conference call yesterday afternoon that the Mets are not waving the white flag as far of the rest of their season is concerned. Craig isn't exactly buying it.
With K-Rod and his $17.5 million option out of the way Sandy Alderson, can more freedom to keep Jose Reyes playing with the Mets.
Bobby Parnell is the leading candidate to take over as New York Mets' closer. Without a significant history of closing out games, it's hard to tell if he has what it takes but Parnell does possess some traits needed to be a successful fireman.
Through his massive black beard, Giants closer Brian Wilson whispered a few sweet somethings Tuesday to Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran -- on national television.
The Mets made their first move in what could be a busy month for general manager Sandy Alderson, trading their big-time closer to Milwaukee.
They've been up and they've been down, and now at the midpoint, the Amazin's are in the hunt for a wild card berth. Ed Coleman takes you through the Mets' roster from A-Z.
With the All-Star break about to end, let's take a good, hard look at the structure and some of the rules of Major League Baseball. Why? Well, let's be honest, there are some flaws in America's pastime.
Jerry "Rello" Recco was all over the All-Star game this morning and everything else going on in the world of baseball.
While the National League was putting the finishing touches on their 5-1 over the American League in the 2011 All-Star Game, Mets GM Sandy Alderson was busy working out a trade that is sure to get people talking.
The Francisco Rodriguez era is over in New York. The Mets traded the former All-Star closer to the Brewers late Tuesday night. The deal was announced following the All-Star game.
The managers for Tuesday's All-Star game certainly won't get many complaints for choosing Phillies ace of aces Roy Halladay and Angels star Jered Weaver to start the midsummer classic. But how will Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran and Yankees All-Star starters Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson fare against the fireballers?
Philadelphia's Roy Halladay will start for the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star game against the Los Angeles Angels' Jered Weaver.
Mets reliever Jason Isringhausen likes playing in New York, there's no doubt about that. Just don't make it sound like he's begging general manager Sandy Alderson to stay.
At 46, Gooden is in the sixth inning of life, far too early for a hurler of his heft to leave the game. I don't know the man, yet I love the man. It's just one of those things.
The Mets started the season 5-13. They've dealt with a slew of injuries, trade speculation and Fred Wilpon's surprising comments on his biggest stars. Despite all that and two straight losses to San Francisco end the first half, the Mets head into the All-Star break with a winning record.
Forty years ago, the All-Star game really was played by stars. Back then, 18 future Hall of Famers took the field at Tiger Stadium. This year, 16 All-Stars -- including Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter -- backed out of Tuesday night's desert showdown.
Jose Reyes was voted the starting shortstop (he's on the DL and won't play) and Carlos Beltran was selected as a reserve for the 2011 All-Star Game. Here are the Mets' top ten most memorable All-Star Game performances.
Matt Cain pitched six scoreless innings to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday night.
Pablo Sandoval had two hits to extend his hitting streak to 20 games as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 3-1 Saturday night
Pinch-hitter Scott Hairston hit a tiebreaking home run off All-Star Brian Wilson in the ninth inning, leading the Mets past the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night.
Now we know what we had thought all along - that Jose Reyes would he heading to the Disabled List after tweaking his left hamstring against the Yankees back on July 2 at Citi Field.
Jose Reyes may need up to three weeks of rest for his ailing hamstring. In that case, he would return right around the July 31 trading deadline, if not afterward. But for those fans that think Reyes has played his last game in blue and orange, think again.
Mets executives argued Thursday that a lawsuit claiming they should have heeded warning signs of a 25-year fraud carried out by jailed financier Bernie Madoff is "a fiction" and should be thrown out. "There were no warnings," lawyers for Mets ownership said.
The sixth inning has been Dillon Gee's undoing. The Dodgers scored five runs off the right-hander in that inning on their way to a 6-0 victory over the Mets on Thursday night that snapped a five-game losing skid.
The NTSB is expected to give an update Tuesday afternoon on the investigation into the runway crash at LaGuardia Airport.
LaGuardia Airport is still rebounding from mounting cancellations and delays after a deadly runway crash late Sunday.
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out — the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram. The individual is expected to be in court Tuesday morning.
Trump's optimism about talks to end the Iran war has been tempered by denials from Tehran, and violence that continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked.
The NTSB is expected to give an update Tuesday afternoon on the investigation into the runway crash at LaGuardia Airport.
LaGuardia Airport is still rebounding from mounting cancellations and delays after a deadly runway crash late Sunday.
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram. The individual is expected to be in court Tuesday morning.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
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.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram. The individual is expected to be in court Tuesday morning.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Toumani Camara had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night.
The Rangers recorded just nine shots on goal, matching their lowest total in franchise history, in a 2-1 loss to the surging Senators on Monday,
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
A second person was arrested in connection with a horrific acid attack that left a Long Island woman disfigured. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Transportation officials will be giving an update on their investigation into the LaGuardia runway crash, as the runway where the incident happened is still closed. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest details, and Jenna DeAngelis reports on the impacts to travelers.
Former FAA controller Mike Gersh gives insight into what goes on in the air traffic control towers.
A second person was arrested in connection with an acid attack on a Long Island woman that happened in March 2021.
TSA agents have been working without pay since last month as the partial shutdown continues. The Department of Homeland Security has deployed hundreds of ICE agents to 14 airports to assist TSA.
