Mets' Niese Passes Heart Tests; Santana Close To Throwing Off Mound
Mets pitcher Jonathon Niese passed a battery of tests Tuesday, two days after experiencing a rapid heartbeat during Sunday's start.
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Mets pitcher Jonathon Niese passed a battery of tests Tuesday, two days after experiencing a rapid heartbeat during Sunday's start.
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.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Questions are growing within the law enforcement community about how one of the Mount Vernon Police Department's top leaders was vetted.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
A man is accused of intentionally setting a fire that destroyed a historic Brooklyn church in June.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
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 Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 5 at 11 p.m.
A New Jersey Little League team has already made history by winning the state title, but the boys aren't done yet. They're vying for a chance at the Little League World Series. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A 16-year-old was struck and killed by a Metro-North train Wednesday night in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Police made an arrest Wednesday in a raging fire that destroyed a historic church in Bushwick back in June. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Two sanitation workers are in the hospital after a crash in the Bronx.
