Schwei's Mets Notes: Amazin' Power At Home, A Pinch-Hit Grand Slam And More
The New York Mets gained ground in the playoff race by winning six of seven before coming up short Sunday as they went for the sweep against Philadelphia.
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The New York Mets gained ground in the playoff race by winning six of seven before coming up short Sunday as they went for the sweep against Philadelphia.
The Mets (66-64) had their three-game winning streak snapped as they lost for just the second time in the last eight games.
Yoenis Cespedes hit a long three-run homer in the fourth inning to break open a close game Saturday night as the New York Mets continued their power surge with a 12-1 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field.
Bartolo Colon contributed with his arm and his bat Friday night, when the right-hander earned the win by pitching into the eighth inning while collecting two hits and scoring two runs as the New York Mets cruised past the Philadelphia Phillies, 9-4, at Citi Field.
The 2014 NL Rookie of the Year, deGrom is 7-7 with a 2.96 ERA in 143 innings. He had been on an extended roll, lowering his ERA to 2.29, before getting rocked for 13 runs and 25 hits over 9 2/3 innings in his last two outings, against San Francisco and St. Louis.
Before the season, the Mets' starting rotation was pegged by many as the best in baseball, if not one of the best of the last decade. Slowly but surely, however, the staff began to deteriorate.
Desperately needing a series win to keep their hopes alive of repeating as National League champions, the New York Mets obtained it Thursday night behind the truncated work of rookie starter Seth Lugo.
Mike Francesa can't see the New York Mets making the postseason this year.
Clearly, just about every angle of Dwight Gooden's suspected relapse has been covered and dissected. Fine. Now it's time we all step away.
Carlos Martinez held up his end of the bargain in Wednesday night's potential pitcher's duel. As for Jacob deGrom, not so much.
The Mets, who had been sliding in the standings in recent weeks, enter Wednesday's game at St. Louis on a three-game winning streak and still within reach of the playoffs.
Yoenis Cespedes could become a free agent after this season if he so chooses. But apparently the Mets slugger is not thinking in that direction.
Perhaps the worst-kept secret in sports history is spilling onto the national stage. Doc Gooden may be in peril.
Gsellman, relieving injured starter Jonathon Niese with one out in the first inning Tuesday night, worked 3 2/3 scoreless innings as New York stopped the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 at Busch Stadium.
Strawberry, Gooden's teammate on world championship teams with the Mets and Yankees who has also battled addiction, says the former Cy Young Award winner has relapsed.
With 38 games to go, the Mets don't need a sweep of the Cardinals, but two of three -- a series win -- would be nice.
The rookie was scratched from his last scheduled start after complaining of shoulder discomfort. He has also battled a large bone spur in his elbow this season.
Doc Gooden is clearly bitter about the comments his former teammate, Darryl Strawberry, made about him last week.
The New York Mets dropped four of their first five games on their current road trip, but Noah Syndergaard and Yoenis Cespedes helped the Mets to a pair of wins to salvage a split of their four-game series in San Francisco.
With 38 games left and three teams standing between the Mets and the second NL wild card, manager Terry Collins is convinced his ballclub can still make a serious push for the playoffs.
Yoenis Cespedes hit two long home runs and an RBI double in his second game back from the disabled list, boosting Bartolo Colon and the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 9-5 Saturday.
Johnny Cueto didn't see much significance in facing the New York Mets for the first time since Game 2 of last year's World Series.
"I'm worried. A lot," Strawberry said after a lengthy pause. "It's a real struggle. It's very difficult to talk about because I know the drill, I know the deal. It's very sad.'
Madison Bumgarner had stymied the Mets over the years with his pitching. This time, the Giants' ace turned the tables and delivered the big blow with his bat.
Yasmany Tomas and Rickie Weeks Jr. both homered twice and drove in a combined 11 runs, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 13-5 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night.
A woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed multiple times in Lincoln Terrace Park.
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.
A woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed multiple times in Lincoln Terrace Park.
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.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Paramount wants the 12 states that are suing to post a $1.9 billion bond to cover financial losses while the $111 billion merger is stuck on hold pending a trial.
New York City residents who have questions and frustrations over the city's pied-à-terre will be able to voice their concerns Tuesday. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
An argument turned deadly after a woman was stabbed multiple times in a park in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
It's going to be a partly cloudy, warm and humid Tuesday across the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your seven-day forecast.
