Somers' Monologue: Mets Say Slam, Bam, Thank You Ma'am!
Steve Somers was ecstatic on Tuesday night after the Mets' 14-3 win over the Tigers. And can you blame him?
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Steve Somers was ecstatic on Tuesday night after the Mets' 14-3 win over the Tigers. And can you blame him?
erry began his first update of the morning recapping the Mets' 14-3 win over the Tigers in Detroit last night and we got to hear the broadcast team on Wayne Hagin and Howie Rose call Jason Bay's 4th inning grand slam.
It's been a long haul for Terry Collins and his Mets ball club, but after last night's thrashing of the Detroit Tigers, the Mets will wake up this morning with a winning record (40-39) for the first time since April 6.
Jason Bay and Carlos Beltran hit grand slams in consecutive innings -- after the Mets had gone nearly two years without one -- and New York routed the Detroit Tigers 14-3 on Tuesday night.
R.A. Dickey has rewarded the New York Mets' organization for their faith in him by turning around his 2011 numbers and is leading the staff in the absence of injured ace Johan Santana.
The Mets will reach the half-way point of the 2011 season this week. They begin play with a record of 39 and 39, not just .500 overall but across the board.
Most Mets fans don't want Derek Jeter to hit No. 3,000 at Citi Field. They might get their wish.
A jubilant Steve Somers opened up his Monday night schmooze happily recapping the Mets' weekend success "deep in the heart of Texas" against the Rangers.
The last time the Mets were over the .500 mark was way back in early April, when they were a robust 3-2. Since then it has been a roller coaster ride to say the least,.
WFAN and SI.com's Jon Heyman reports that the Rangers are "interested" in Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran and Francisco Rodriguez.
68-year-old Davey Johnson, who will be forever remembered in New York for leading the Mets to the 1986 World Series title, is returning to the dugout -- for the Nationals. "If you're a Mets fan, it's a sad day," Ron Darling told the New York Daily News.
Lucas Duda is big. 6' 4" and 254 pounds big. He's strong and almost frighteningly quiet and shy. It has led to confidence issues for Duda, who has even openly questioned whether he's ready to appear on the big stage.
There are a lot of stars in this town: Darrelle Revis, Mark Sanchez, Eli Manning, Amar'e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, Henrik Lundqvist, Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, to name a few of the biggest. But none shine brighter in New York than Jose Reyes.
With Kenny Albert already on his way to the ballpark to participate in the Bombers-Boomer-Broadway Charity Softball game, he called in and gave his first-hand account of a strange at-bat during Saturday's Mets-Rangers game.
The great Jerry "Rello" Recco checked in for his first update of the morning, and he had lots to report from the local baseball scene.
Boomer & Craig kick off a brand new week of shows live from Yankee Stadium, the site of the Bombers-Boomer-Broadway Celebrity Softball Game for Charity. And it's hard to have a case of the Mondays with the two local baseball teams playing as well as they have.
Jose Reyes had four hits and scored three runs, rookie Dillon Gee pitched six effective innings and the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 8-5 on Sunday.
Dillon Gee tries to bounce back from his first loss of the season Sunday when the Mets and AL West-leading Texas Rangers close out their series in Arlington.
Lucas Duda matched a Mets record with three doubles while going 4 for 5 with four RBIs.
Matt Harrison pitched seven strong innings, Adrian Beltre snapped a 13-game homerless drought and the Texas Rangers beat the New York Mets 8-1 on Friday night.
Dillon Gee does not 'wow' you with his stuff as much as he bowls you over with his poise and professionalism. We are so preoccupied with the radar gun and sometimes forget it is pitching—not throwing that matters.
A message to the Mets: Spend the extra dough; cough up the cash for the cachet. Keep the best player on your team who's also playing like the best player in the National League.
Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez knows he might be a goner by the July 31 trading deadline, and he's not against serving in a setup role for a contending team. Including the Yankees.
Good news, Mets fans. Injured Mets third baseman David Wright has been cleared to resume workouts and could rejoin the team in three weeks.
The NBA Draft was taking its sweet time on Thursday night, so by the time Steve Somers hit the airwaves the Knicks were still a few picks away. But that didn't stop the Schmoozer from breaking down the early first-round picks in a way only he can.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory.
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night.
A Queens man raped a teenager and held her captive in his car for months, and raped and assaulted two others, the district attorney said.
The pilots killed in a collision between a jetliner and a fire truck on a New York runway have been identified as Capt. Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther.
A Queens man raped a teenager and held her captive in his car for months, and raped and assaulted two others, the district attorney said.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
A sex offender who was out on parole is back in custody after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman in Central Park in broad daylight, police say.
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released new details on its investigation into Sunday's deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport.
LaGuardia Airport is still rebounding from mounting cancellations and delays after a deadly runway crash late Sunday.
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.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
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 second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
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.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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.
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.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory.
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night.
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,
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.
Investigators say many things went wrong leading up to Sunday's deadly crash on the runway at LaGuardia Airport between an Air Canada plane and fire rescue truck. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
President Trump says Iranian negotiators have offered the U.S. an expensive gift. Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
Two teenage girls were injured in a shooting outside a Coney Island McDonald's on Tuesday.
Oscar winner and Queens native Adrien Brody is making his Broadway debut playing an exonerated man who was on death row. He stars alongside actress Tessa Thompson, who is also making her Broadway debut. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Li-Lac Chocolates in Brooklyn is churning out chocolate bunnies, eggs, and so much more ahead of Easter. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock shows us where the magic happens.
