Kallet: Dissecting The Good And Bad As Mets Enter Stretch Run
As the Mets' pursuit of a National League wild-card berth continues, here are 10 positive thoughts and 10 negative thoughts about the state of the club right now, in no particular order.
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As the Mets' pursuit of a National League wild-card berth continues, here are 10 positive thoughts and 10 negative thoughts about the state of the club right now, in no particular order.
Early Thursday morning Craig offered up an unfiltered reaction to the surprising news that the Mets had reportedly reached an agreement with Tim Tebow on a minor league contract.
Jose Reyes, Curtis Granderson and Wilmer Flores each homered to help the New York Mets complete a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a 6-3 victory on Wednesday afternoon at Great American Ball Park.
Yoenis Cespedes hit a go-ahead two-run homer in seventh, one of four home runs hit by the New York Mets in a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park.
Despite an onslaught of injuries this season, Collins' Mets are just one game out of the wild card heading into Tuesday night's game at Cincinnati.
Francesa opened his show by complimenting Yankees GM Brian Cashman, Yankees manager Joe Girardi, Mets GM Sandy Alderson and Mets manager Terry Collins on the jobs they have done.
Matt Reynolds and Kelly Johnson homered and Bartolo Colon pitched six shutout innings, lifting the bleary-eyed New York Mets to a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series on Monday afternoon at Great American Ball Park.
Reynolds is batting .211 with two homers and 11 RBIs in 37 games with the Mets this season.
Despite their slew of injuries, the New York Mets are still in the race for a wild-card spot on Labor Day after winning 11 of their last 15 games, including two of three from the NL East-leading Washington Nationals.
Be it by luck of the roll or just the plain dumb blindness of youth, the Mets could well take this final stretch and breeze their way into that one-game play-in.
Seth Lugo kept pitching like a playoff-tested ace rather than a rookie, Curtis Granderson and Jay Bruce each hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 Sunday night.
"Six Degrees of Matt Harvey" might not have the same ring to it as "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon." But it might just be enough for the New York Mets to return to the playoffs.
A.J. Cole earned his first major league win by throwing six solid innings Friday night as the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets, 4-1, at Citi Field.
It all gets real awfully fast for these teams now. And that's how it's supposed to be after a season of gritty resilience and not a small bit of smoke and mirrors placed them in this position.
The Miami Marlins salvaged the finale of a four-game series against the New York Mets with a 6-4 win at Citi Field.
Walker has been diagnosed with a herniated disc that is causing numbness in one of his legs.
Earlier Wednesday, the Mets traded minor league catcher Nevin Ashley to Texas for cash considerations.
Second baseman Neil Walker will likely opt for season-ending surgery on a herniated disc in his back, Mets manager Terry Collins announced following New York's 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Wednesday.
Kelly Johnson's three-run double with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning Wednesday night snapped a tie and lifted the red-hot New York Mets to a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins at Citi Field.
The disc is causing a tingling sensation in Walker's foot. The second baseman is receiving a second opinion.
The fact that Collins had to give Bruce a "mental" day off Saturday shows just how uncomfortable he has become in his new surroundings.
Curtis Granderson came off the bench and homered twice, Jose Reyes had four hits and the surging New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 on Tuesday night.
After winning seven of their last nine games, the Mets (67-64) are tied with the Miami Marlins in pursuit of the second wild-card spot, with three more games to play against each other this week.
Yoenis Cespedes' two-out homer in the bottom of the 10th inning Monday night lifted the New York Mets to a pivotal 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins at Citi Field.
Representatives from more than 20 major leagues are expected to attend the workout in Los Angeles.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
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.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
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.
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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Duane "Keffe D" Davis is accused of orchestrating the September 1996 attack. Prosecutors say say he didn't fire the gun but he plotted the killing. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has a look at the first day of the trial.
The 36-year-old actress and Rockland County native was found unresponsive in a South Carolina apartment on Sunday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
That's because the Mamdani administration is not sending a representative to Tuesday hearing, and will instead provide written testimony. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
According to the NYPD, Avery DeJesus was last seen leaving his home on Van Siclen Avenue in East New York at around 12:30 p.m. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, and black sneakers. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
