Somers' Monologue: Mets Fight, But All For Naught
Steve opened his Friday night schmooze by talking about the Mets loss to the Phillies.
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Steve opened his Friday night schmooze by talking about the Mets loss to the Phillies.
Domonic Brown grounded a tiebreaking single under the glove of first baseman Daniel Murphy in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored three runs off star closer Francisco Rodriguez to beat the sinking New York Mets 6-4 on Friday night.
Met fans need to remember not to get too high or low as their franchise goes through this transition, but there is a strong belief that the organization is heading toward a brighter future.
The Mets will get a key player back against the Philadelphia Phillies as outfielder Angel Pagan rejoins the team Friday.
The Mets are returning home after a major change in their ownership structure. Awaiting them is a division rival anxious to end some road woes.
Following yesterday's early exit, R.A. Dickey talked with the media and spoke of a burning sensation... which is never a good thing.
"Was it the grass? Was it the cold, the wind of Chicago?" Steve Somers asked to open a Thursday schmooze after the Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs -- and after the club's starter, R.A. Dickey, left the game with heel pain. And then the mystery diagnosis dawns on him...
David Einhorn "is a man" (says Ace Ventura) and he is also going to be the new minority owner of the Mets. According to Craig, this is a very bad thing indeed.
Carlos Zambrano pitched six strong innings, went 3 for 3 at the plate and drove in a run to help the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 9-3 on Thursday.
The Mets have a taker. The club has agreed to sell a minority stake of the franchise to David Einhorn, president of Greenlight Capital Inc.
Mets starter R.A. Dickey left the game against the Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the third inning because of pain in right heel on Thursday.
The financial temperature of the Mets is significantly better than it was 24 hours ago and everything I hear about new minority owner David Einhorn indicates he will provide not only finance, but an infusion of enthusiasm and innovation.
Francisco Rodriguez sees the writing on the wall for the Mets. On Wednesday, the fiery Mets closer said though he wants to stay with the club, he would consider waiving his no-trade clause -- and vesting option -- if New York wants to make a trade.
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson says he expects the team's payroll to be cut next season, just not as drastically as some media reports have projected.
"We all know about the story in The New Yorker and the story in SI. Now tonight, we have learned exclusively that MAD Magazine is reporting..." Is reporting what?! You'll just have to listen...
With the 1st place Phillies coming to Citi Field this weekend, the Mets halted their 3-game losing streak in Chicago with a rain shortened, 7-4 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Dillon Gee recovered from a wild start while Cubs reliever Justin Berg never found the strike zone on a raw, messy Wednesday night as the New York Mets beat Chicago 7-4 in a rain-shortened game.
Is it dog abuse or a misunderstanding? A canine controversy surrounds a panhandling pet named "Coffee," who is well known to many Mets fans.
I really believe Fred Wilpon wants to retain the services of Reyes, but knows what it will cost and also knows he can not afford Carl Crawford money.
The bad news keeps piling on for Mets fans. Not only did owner Fred Wilpon tell SI's Tom Verducci that the franchise is "bleeding cash" but that the team is unlikely to re-invest most of the money coming off the payroll in 2012.
Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes spoke to an apologetic Fred Wilpon Tuesday night on a speakerphone in Collins' office in the visitors' clubhouse at Wrigley Field. "He asked us how we were feeling about the whole situation, if the comments were bothering us," Reyes said.
Steve Somers opened his Tuesday night schmooze with a sing-song about the "dollar, dollar green and long," and how it relates to owner Fred Wilpon's financial situation.
The Yankees got a thrilling 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Blue Jays last night in the Bronx -- and according to Jerry "Rello" Recco in his first update of the morning, Curtis Granderson had himself a "night."
Fred Wilpon offered an apology to Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes on a conference call yesterday, this after his critical remarks created quite a firestorm.
Ryan Dempster pitched seven effective innings, Starlin Castro had three hits and three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs pounded the stumbling New York Mets 11-1 on Tuesday night.
A bodega worker was grazed by gunfire after he tried to stop a man from stealing at a Lower East Side store, the NYPD said.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
A bodega worker was grazed by gunfire after he tried to stop a man from stealing at a Lower East Side store, the NYPD said.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Several lawsuits are expected to be announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
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.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
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.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
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.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
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.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
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.
Several lawsuits are expected to be announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
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.
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.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
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.
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.
Mikey Klenk and Millie Dulan Thompson, both 10 years old, died after police say they were swept into the Passaic River.
A deli employee was grazed after a shooting during an attempted robbery in the Lower East Side, according to the NYPD.
Family, friends and fans will gather in New York to say goodbye to beloved "Sopranos" star Vincent Pastore.
Fourteen people were hurt, and one person died in a huge fire that engulfed an apartment building in the Norwood section of the Bronx. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Most of the Tri-State Area will be under a heat advisory starting at 11 a.m. due to the hot and humid weather. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
