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New father Ian Desmond homered and tripled in his first game back from paternity leave and Livan Hernandez pitched eight strong innings to lead the Washington Nationals past the New York Mets 4-3 Thursday night.
Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez joined Joe and Evan to talk about his recent pitching and the six-game winning streak.
First it was Lenny Dykstra. Then it was Carl Everett. Now it's Atlanta's Roger McDowell, a key player in the Mets' 1986 World Series run, who apologized in response to a fan's complaint that he spewed homophobic comments over the weekend.
But more important than the Mets' win on Wednesday night was how they won. This team clearly takes their cues from Terry Collins, who has insisted they can be successful. They're proving him right.
Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey says he lost 11 pounds in recent days while sick but wants to make his next scheduled start against the Phillies. Just in case Pelfrey isn't ready, Terry Collins wants Dillon Gee prepared instead.
A Mets fan's lawsuit over a broken bat that flew into his face was thrown out Wednesday, with a judge rejecting his argument that the team and MLB should have done more to safeguard spectators from break-prone maple bats.
The Mets gutted out a comeback win on Wednesday to make it six in a row -- a delightful experience for Steve. How about those Metropolitans now, eh?
The Mets continued their winning ways after a thrilling come-from-behind win over the Washington Nationals last night.
Daniel Murphy delivered a game-tying, pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning, then added a two-run double in the ninth, helping the Mets beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 Thursday for their sixth straight win.
The Mets got it right both on and off the field Tuesday. Before their 6-4 win over the Washington Nationals, the team visited wounded soldiers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center -- with none of the drama that came from last year's trip.
Craig declared Tuesday to be a "rebirth" for the Mets, so after last night's 6-4 win over the Nationals, the Amazin's' 5th victory in a row, Craigie was feeling pretty darn good this morning.
Josh Thole had three RBIs, including a two-run double that put the Mets ahead run in the sixth inning, and New York ran its winning streak to five games Tuesday night with a 6-4 win over the Washington Nationals.
It's been a bad week for former Mets outfielders. Carl Everett, who spent three seasons in New York from 1995-97, was in a Tampa jail Tuesday on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after putting a handgun to his wife's head, according to police records.
Does embattled 1986 Mets outfielder have an unlikely ally in Charlie Sheen? According to TMZ, Sheen fronted 15 percent of Dykstra's $150,000 bail last week -- to the tune of $22,500. However, Dykstra's lawyer refutes the report.
Gee does not have the stuff that blows you away. He does not light up the radar gun. For those of you who remember the '86 Mets, he is very much a right-handed Bobby Ojeda. Smart, durable and a winner.
This past week, Jose Reyes and David Wright appeared in their 800th game together. While the left side of the infield has remained relatively stable over the past seven seasons, the Mets have had plenty of second basemen over that same span.
For 1986 Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra, when it rains, it pours. According to TMZ, Dykstra put out an advertisement on Craigslist for a housekeeper. An unidentified woman went to interview for the gig -- and that's when things reportedly got weird.
Mets pitcher Chris Young, is slated to return after being placed on the DL due to biceps tendinitis. Let's talk a bit about the role of the biceps and the impact of Young's diagnosis.
Don't think for a moment Jason Bay's return and the Mets' 4-game winning streak are mutually exclusive events. The offensive cause-and-effect of his return to the Mets' lineup cannot be overstated.
David Wright homered twice and Jason Pridie hit the first home run of his career in the New York Mets' 8-4 win Sunday over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jason Bay homered and drove in three runs, Ike Davis went deep for the third straight game and the peppy New York Mets held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Saturday for their third straight win.
Ike Davis hit a two-run homer and Mike Pelfrey had his first effective start of the season to lead the New York Mets to a come-from-behind 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.
Mets centerfielder Angel Pagan was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of a strained left oblique, and the team was not certain when he would return.
Jason Bay is not a savior, but his return to the lineup on Thursday night at Citi Field certainly saved the Mets from further embarrassment, as they won for just the second time in 10 tries at home this season.
MLB's stunning takeover of the Dodgers this week left many wondering: Are the Mets next on Bud Selig's to-do list? It doesn't sound like it.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office is set to roll out a new ad campaign this week targeting domestic and gender-based violence.
Bo Bichette had a hit and drove in two runs, lifting the Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Cardinals on Monday night.
Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, and the Penguins rallied to defeat the Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
A federal corruption investigation has been launched against a member of the New York City Council and her sister, who is an aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office is set to roll out a new ad campaign this week targeting domestic and gender-based violence.
A federal corruption investigation has been launched against a member of the New York City Council and her sister, who is an aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office is set to roll out a new ad campaign this week targeting domestic and gender-based violence.
A federal corruption investigation has been launched against a member of the New York City Council and her sister, who is an aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
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.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
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.
Bo Bichette had a hit and drove in two runs, lifting the Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Cardinals on Monday night.
Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, and the Penguins rallied to defeat the Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Down by 19 at one point during the game, Hurley said his team "leaned on our resiliency and fortitude" to make a major comeback against Duke in the Elite Eight.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says temperatures will approach 80 on Wednesday.
As CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports, it's a problem that has been plaguing the five boroughs for years.
The once-powerful lawmaker and devoted soccer coach died in a fiery crash over the weekend in Newark. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The investigation centers on Councilmember Farah Louis and Debbie Louis, who serves as the governor's assistant secretary of New York City inter-governmental affairs. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The first human lunar trip in more than 50 years is scheduled for Wednesday evening at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
