Tim McCarver: Wilpons Will 'Have To Sell' Mets
Fox baseball analyst Tim McCarver called the Mets' financial situation "deplorable" and "agonizing" during a Tuesday conference call, and said he believes "the Wilpons have to sell the ballclub."
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Fox baseball analyst Tim McCarver called the Mets' financial situation "deplorable" and "agonizing" during a Tuesday conference call, and said he believes "the Wilpons have to sell the ballclub."
Carlos Beltran returned to the Mets' lineup with a hit and a sliding catch in right field as New York defeated the Washington Nationals 8-2 Tuesday.
Jason Bay was scratched from the Mets' lineup on Tuesday because of discomfort in his rib cage during batting practice, and the team acknowledged there was a chance he would start the season on the disabled list.
Flushing's reunion with Jason Isringhausen will have to wait. The Mets have asked the 38-year-old to participate in extended spring training in order to build up his elbow strength.
Frank Robinson knows what it's like to manage a team under financial turmoil. He believes the Mets will have "a difficult season" trying to deal with countless stories and speculation regarding the franchise's finances.
David Paterson took the WFAN airwaves Monday night for a three-hour show in which he talked NCAA Tournament, Knicks basketball and the New York Mets.
After making headlines all winter for all the wrong reasons, the familiar cry of "Play Ball!'' will probably sound pretty good to owner Fred Wilpon, new general manager Sandy Alderson and the rest of the scrambling Mets.
Carlos Beltran is scheduled to play Tuesday in his first major league spring training game since March 6. "At some point you've got to move forward," Mets GM Sandy Alderson said on Monday.
The Final Four is set with Butler, UConn, VCU and Kentucky set to battle it out in Houston on Saturday. Though nothing is certain, Craigie is sure VCU is certainly not going to win it all and you can "lock that up."
By most projections, 6 of the 7 spots in the Mets' bullpen are locked up. That leaves Jason Isringhausen, Blaine Boyer, Manny Acosta and Pat Misch all vying for the final spot.
There are limited spots available in the Mets' bullpen, but Jason Isringhausen doesn't feel the heat. "It's a good problem," he said on Sunday.
In his final outing of the spring, Kyle McClellan allowed one run and three hits over six innings Sunday in a 3-1 victory against the New York Mets.
The New York Mets shut down backup catcher Ronny Paulino on Saturday because of concerns over the results of blood work done when he arrived at camp.
Pelfrey gave his strongest performance of the exhibition season, helping the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 8-2 Saturday.
Veteran left-hander Mike Hampton retired Saturday, ending a 16-year big league career after giving up on a bid to earn a roster spot with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Carlos Beltran played right field for five innings in a minor league game Saturday, seeing his first action in the field this spring as he overcomes tendinitis in his left knee.
Mets outfielder Jason Bay missed New York's Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves with a stiff back.
The financial woes keep piling on for the Mets. According to the New York Times, the franchise lost nearly $50 million in 2010, and this year's losses may look similar.
Boomer & Carton participated in a charity event Thursday, "Skate to the Garden," during which Craig took his place between the pipes (hockey term) and proceeded to stone (another hockey term) Booms, not once but twice!
The Mets' rotation is starting to take shape with Chris Capuano rounding out the staff. The former 18-game winner joined WFAN's Boomer & Carton on Friday morning to talk about his long road back to the major leagues.
Each day at Mets camp seems like a mini-drama waiting to unfold. First it was Luis Castillo. Then it was Ollie Perez. Now it's dealing with Carlos Beltran and the eight-day plan to ready him for Opening Night.
David Wright and Angel Pagan homered, the Mets had seven straight hits after Skip Schumaker made a two-out error in the fourth inning and New York routed the St. Louis Cardinals 16-3 on Thursday.
Carlos Beltran, who is rehabbing from left knee tendinitis, did not see in-game action on Thursday. He instead played in a simulated game, complete with outfield movement, with a second one on the docket Friday.
Forbes' annual report finds the average value of Major League Baseball teams has increased 7 percent from last year to an all-time high of $523 million. That's great news, especially for the Yankees. Not so much for the Mets.
Brad Emaus appears to be the front runner at second base for the Mets after they optioned Justin Turner to Triple-A Buffalo. New York's spring standout joined WFAN's Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts on Wednesday to talk about the job.
The Knicks can wrap up the Eastern Conference Finals and sweep their second straight series with a win on Monday night.
The New York Red Bulls held on for a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.
MLS-leading Nashville SC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night to extend its unbeaten streak to eight games.
Max Meyer threw seven shutout innings of one-hit ball, Liam Hicks homered twice and the Miami Marlins beat the punchless New York Mets 4-1.
Memorial Day parades are taking place all across New York City's five boroughs this weekend.
Memorial Day parades are taking place all across New York City's five boroughs this weekend.
As the Knicks continue their playoff run, the NYPD says it won't support more watch parties outside Madison Square Garden.
New York City beaches opened for the 2026 season Saturday as Memorial Day Weekend got off to a cold, rainy, windy start.
The FDNY said it responded to a fire on the second floor of a three-story building on Nostrand Ave., between Beverly Rd. and Cortelyou Rd.
One teenager is dead and another was critically hurt after subway surfing on the Williamsburg Bridge on Friday.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Severe storms caused damage and flooding across New York and New Jersey on Wednesday.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
A group of protesters gathered Friday at Newark's Delaney Hall, saying their loved ones held there are enduring horrible conditions at the ICE detention facility.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
A United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty Airport was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger allegedly tried to open a door.
The NYPD has obtained the green light to shoot drones out of the sky over worries about the possibility of a terror attack during a summer of high-profile events in New York City.
A limited number of affordable tickets to the FIFA World Cup will be available through a lottery opening at 10 a.m. Monday.
At Jones Beach, Memorial Day Weekend may be more of a washout than beach weather.
Three women were charged with killing 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan inside an alleged house of horrors in Bayport, New York.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
A 7-year-old girl died in December on Long Island after prosecutors say she was abused and tortured by the people who were supposed to care for her.
Drivers on Long Island say the cost to fill up is becoming a significant source of stress and taking a toll on their moods.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
A group of protesters gathered Friday at Newark's Delaney Hall, saying their loved ones held there are enduring horrible conditions at the ICE detention facility.
President Trump visited Rockland County on Friday to endorse Rep. Mike Lawler in the battle for the 17th Congressional District.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
The Knicks can wrap up the Eastern Conference Finals and sweep their second straight series with a win on Monday night.
The New York Red Bulls held on for a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.
MLS-leading Nashville SC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night to extend its unbeaten streak to eight games.
Max Meyer threw seven shutout innings of one-hit ball, Liam Hicks homered twice and the Miami Marlins beat the punchless New York Mets 4-1.
As the Knicks continue their playoff run, the NYPD says it won't support more watch parties outside Madison Square Garden.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
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.
The Knicks are now just one win away from reaching the NBA Finals after a convincing win against the Cavaliers on Saturday night. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for May 23 at 11 p.m.
President Trump will honor a 9/11 hero and Rockland County native with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Knicks' playoff run has been drawing massive crowds for watch parties outside Madison Square Garden, but now the NYPD says the celebrations are becoming a safety concern. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
The Secret Service says a gunman opened fire outside the White House on Saturday evening, targeting Secret Service officers. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
