Mets' Davis Ready To Rumble In Sophomore Year
At 6-foot-4 and with a scruffy beard fans have become familiar with, Ike Davis has trouble blending in even in a big city like New York. The Mets' first baseman stands out on the field, too.
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At 6-foot-4 and with a scruffy beard fans have become familiar with, Ike Davis has trouble blending in even in a big city like New York. The Mets' first baseman stands out on the field, too.
Manager Terry Collins managed to wake some people up today with his pronouncement that Ruben Tejada may possibly be alive and well in the battle for 2B here at Mets camp.
WFAN's Ed Coleman provided video of R.A. Dickey, Oliver Perez, Chris Young, Chris Capuano, and Jason Isringhausen from Mets spring training on Thursday.
Ronny Paulino's absence from spring training because of visa problems isn't yet a concern to Mets manager Terry Collins.
Matthew Cerrone of MetsBlog.com on SNY joined me to talk about what he has seen so far in Port St. Lucie at Mets camp and what we can expect from the Mets this season.
Never mind Luis Castillo is in the final year of a $25 million, four-year contract to play the position, he'll have to compete with Daniel Murphy, Brad Emaus and Justin Turner for the starting spot.
For some guys, the word "normal" sounds boring. For Mets pitcher Chris Young, it's anything but. "Everything feels great," said Young, who missed almost all of last season with a shoulder injury.
Henrry Mejia was sharp during his outing with the Mets on Wednesday. The battle continues over whether he's a starter or reliever.
Using the six-year look back period involved in bankruptcies in New York, the following will try to lay out the parameters for a possible settlement of the Madoff lawsuit involving the Wilpon/Katz defendants.
Union head Michael Weiner says the players' association is not worried about the lawsuit filed against Mets owners and its impact on the club's financial stability.
The players are "unionizing" on Tuesday morning here in Port St. Lucie - the MLBPA's annual spring visit to Mets camp.
"I'm the same person," the Mets manager said Monday. "I told them, `I care. I care about what we do here. I care about how we prepare, and if things don't go well, if things are not going the way I want them to be done, I'm going to address it."
52-Card Pickup just took on a new meaning in the Mets' clubhouse. New manager Terry Collins unveiled his rules to the team on Monday, and according to the NY Post, a crackdown on pre-game card playing is in order.
New manager Terry Collins made his initial remarks to the full team on Monday morning, then the Mets took the field for their first full-squad workout of the spring.
Starting pitcher R.A. Dickey joined WFAN's Boomer & Carton on Monday morning to talk about his new contract, the difference he sees in the 2011 Mets, and Terry Collins' crackdown on cards in the clubhouse.
Mets outfielder Jason Bay is just happy to be back on the baseball field. "I take a lot of pride in getting out there every day good or bad and trying to play a certain way," he said Sunday.
New York has been in an odd position over the last year. In the echo of the LeBron James and Cliff Lee snubs, we find ourselves the pursuers, not the pursued.
Castillo said Sunday after arriving at camp that he was spending time with his older brother before a serious surgery Monday. Collins had previously expressed disappointment that Castillo wasn't at spring training early.
One day after the possible new Mets center fielder rolled into camp, Carlos Beltran came to town to report for work.
Carlos Beltran arrived in Mets camp and promptly met with general manager Sandy Alderson and manager Terry Collins to talk about what position the former All-Star center fielder will play this season.
Former New York Mets player Tim Teufel is among the hundreds of Bernard Madoff investors who have been asked to return bogus profits from the fraudster's Ponzi scheme.
Angel Pagan arrived at Mets camp on Friday - and the inevitable questions about who's playing centerfield - Pagan or Carlos Beltran - began.
Angle Pagan started in center for the Mets during the first half of last season while Beltran recovered from knee surgery. New manager Terry Collins said he envisions Beltran in center, and Pagan agrees.
It was another jam-packed day of press conferences at Mets camp in Port St. Lucie on Thursday. While son Jeff led things off on Wednesday, it was another Wilpon -- father Fred -- who did the honors Thursday.
The Mets finally won something. Yorvit Torrealba lost his grievance against team Thursday when an arbitrator ruled the Mets had the right to not complete a $14.4 million, three-year agreement with the catcher in November 2007.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
A fire department vehicle crashed into a Rockland County home early Thursday morning. Six people were taken to the hospital, including four volunteer first responders.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
A fire department vehicle crashed into a Rockland County home early Thursday morning. Six people were taken to the hospital, including four volunteer first responders.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will give a major speech in front of the George Washington desk at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday, sources say.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
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.
Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau were arraigned on a host of charges after they scaled the Empire State Building. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Lifeguards and beachgoers scrambled after a shark sighting caught everyone's attention. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A section of the controversial ICE detention center in Newark was without air conditioning amid dangerous heat. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
Sail4th 250 will feature an international parade of ships with vessels from 40 countries on the Hudson River.
