Jacob deGrom Closes In On Cy Young, Mets Top Nationals 4-2
No pitcher ever has put together a season quite like Jacob deGrom's 2018 for the New York Mets.
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No pitcher ever has put together a season quite like Jacob deGrom's 2018 for the New York Mets.
Jose Lobaton hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly against his former team in the 12th inning and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Thursday night.
Noah Syndergaard (12-4) gave up two homers and four hits in four difficult innings
Manager Mickey Callaway said before Wednesday night's game at Philadelphia that they'd be "probably taking the best care of him" by holding him out of his final two starts.
Philadelphia overcame an uneven outing from ace Aaron Nola and a home run by starter Steven Matz that made him the third Mets pitcher to homer in consecutive appearances.
Conforto's two-out double in the seventh off Tommy Hunter (4-3) snapped a 4-all tie and helped the Mets continue their mastery of Philadelphia.
Mookie Betts doesn't seem to be badly hurt, so the Red Sox can focus on clinching the AL East at Yankee Stadium for the second time in three seasons.
Holt has five extra-base hits in 14 appearances as a pinch-hitter this season, including his second game-winning pinch-hit homer of the season Tuesday.
Noah Syndergaard pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the New York Mets hit four homers on Friday night to cool off the Red Sox 8-0 and snap Boston's four-game winning streak.
Michael Conforto and Frazier hit back-to-back homers with two outs in the ninth inning to give New York a 4-3 victory in the first game of a doubleheader, and the Mets went on to sweep the Marlins, winning the nightcap 5-2 on Thursday.
Michael Conforto and Todd Frazier hit back-to-back homers in the ninth inning as New York stunned the Marlins 4-3.
During a press conference at Citi Field on Thursday, Mets COO Jeff Wilpon announced that Wright would be activated for New York's final homestand, which begins on Sept. 25.
The teams were set to play a single-admission doubleheader Wednesday to make up Monday's rainout, but the nightcap was pushed to Thursday. They now will play two games beginning at 3:10 p.m. to conclude a four-game series.
There's no debating his dominance, even if it's not translating into wins for the struggling New York Mets.
Wright faced Mets minor league pitching prospects Justin Dunn and David Peterson, simulating game at-bats for the second time in four days.
The right-hander allowed three hits and struck out nine, his major league-low ERA climbing just a tick from 1.68 to 1.71.
It had been raining all day in the New York area and more wet weather was forecast into the middle of the week.
Even after Jacob deGrom was scratched on a rainy Sunday afternoon, the Phillies stumbled again when Vince Velasquez wasted a two-run lead in a 6-4 loss to the Mets.
Syndergaard picked up the ball but held onto it. The Mets said X-rays were negative.
Rhys Hoskins hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning to make a winner of Aaron Nola, and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the New York Mets 4-3 on Friday night.
A postgame CT scan was considered more of a precaution, according to Mets manager Mickey Callaway, and the X-ray was negative.
Jay Bruce and Michael Conforto each hit a two-run homer off Hill to give the Mets a 4-0 advantage, but after that, it was all LA.
DeGrom pitched six innings of one-run ball and drove in the tying run for the Mets, but didn't factor into the decision.
Brandon Nimmo made a diving catch in right field, robbing Austin Slater of a hit to end the game in the 11th.
After suffering a walk-off loss to the Cubs earlier in the day, the Mets bounced back on the strength of a Todd Frazier grand slam to beat the Cubs 10-3 Wednesday afternoon.
A child and three other people were shot in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News New York.
A massive drag racing street takeover in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning has prompted an NYPD investigation.
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
A massive drag racing street takeover in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning has prompted an NYPD investigation.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in NYC is on track for a third trial.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
A child and three other people were shot in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News New York.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Runners are taking part in the 2026 Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon, starting at 7 a.m. Sunday.
A large fire broke out in Union City, New Jersey, near 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike on Saturday.
The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of species, like the Bradford pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, in the Garden State.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
The Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday.
The New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
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.
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Police have charged a woman with arson in connection to an apartment building fire near City Hall in Lower Manhattan on Friday.
More than a dozen agencies took part in an annual emergency response drill at MetLife Stadium on Saturday. This year, the focus was on preparing for the massive crowds of fans expected during the FIFA World Cup. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Former President Obama joined New York City Mayor Mamdani to read books to children at a child care center in the Bronx on Saturday.
A flight from Chicago on its way to New York City was diverted to Pittsburgh on Saturday after the flight crew heard that they described as a "potential bomb."
