Kallet: Mets' Postseason Hopes Hinge On Syndergaard, Cespedes
They can't afford to lose either one of them for a short period of time, let alone an extended one.
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They can't afford to lose either one of them for a short period of time, let alone an extended one.
The injury-riddled Mets have done well enough to remain within shooting distance of Washington's NL East lead despite dropping the last three to the Nationals this time around.
Daniel Murphy kept answering the Citi Field boos with booms, hitting his seventh home run this year against the team that let him go last winter and leading the Washington Nationals over the New York Mets 3-2 Sunday.
Major league batting leader Daniel Murphy homered for the sixth time this year against his former Mets teammates and drove in four runs, leading Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals over New York 6-1 Saturday night.
Stephen Strasburg completed an unbeaten first half of the season when the right-hander allowed one run in seven strong innings as the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 3-1.
Mets pitcher Matt Harvey will miss the rest of the regular season after electing to undergo surgery to address symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome, his agent reportedly said.
Colon, 43, is 7-4 this season with a 3.28 ERA. The former Cy Young winner will be appearing in his fourth Midsummer Classic. He also was an All-Star in 1998, 2005 and 2013.
He needs to give up on 2016, roll the dice and hope he can stage another 2015-like comeback in a full, hopefully healthy, 2017. He'll probably need the operation at some point anyway. So better to do it sooner than later.
Wilmer Flores hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the bottom of the fifth -- a half-inning after he entered in a double -switch -- to give the New York Mets the lead for good Thursday night.
Harvey could also elect to have "temporary, conservative treatments," Alderson said. If the pitcher chooses surgery, the recovery time would be four months, ending his season early.
By many accounts, this is more than your generic stiffness after a bad start -- of which there have been many this young season. This could be a game-changer, or a season-ender.
The Mets announced Wednesday that Matt Harvey has been placed on the 15-day disabled list due to discomfort in his right shoulder.
Wilmer Flores hit two homers in a game for the second time in four days and right-hander Jacob deGrom threw seven strong innings as the Mets beat the Marlins, 4-2.
It would ease a lot of people's minds if Sandy Alderson tinkered a bit with Cespedes' contract to definitively lock him down after this season.
Stanton hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning before putting the game out of reach with a monstrous three-run shot in the eighth inning of the Marlins' 5-2 win over the Mets.
The Mets and Yankees will be sending three players each to the All-Star Game next week in San Diego on July 12.
A former New York Mets superstar rejoined his old team at Citi Field Tuesday.
The Mets matched the fourth-largest comeback in franchise history, rallying after trailing 6-0 in the fourth inning for an 8-6 win over the Marlins on Monday at Citi Field.
Something is going on with the Mets right now, and for the first time in a while no one is complaining.
The Mets announced Monday that Jose Reyes is on his way to New York and is expected to be activated Tuesday for their game against the Miami Marlins.
Yoenis Cespedes' two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning snapped a tie as the New York Mets overcame a six-run deficit to post an 8-6 win over the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Monday.
Wilmer Flores went 6 for 6 with two of New York's five home runs, and the Mets romped to another four-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs by battering Jon Lester in a 14-3 blowout Sunday.
Jake Arrieta lost a regular-season road start for the first time in 14 months when Neil Walker hit a two-run homer and Travis d'Arnaud blooped a two-run single that pushed the New York Mets over Chicago 4-3 on Saturday night for their third straight win over the Cubs.
If this unwatchable offensive disaster of the first half of the season continues, this very stretch could bury the Mets as far as playoff contention.
Rookie right fielder Brandon Nimmo, making his first major league start as a leadoff batter, keyed a three-run rally in the 7th inning Thursday night as the New York Mets came back to edge the Cubs.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
Iran war could escalate further as Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
The driver arrested in the deadly six-car pileup on Long Island is facing several charges, including DWI and homicide. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Hope is a 4-year-old Persian cat with gray fur and amber colored eyes. She does shed a bit, and has a big personality.
Police are investigating a stabbing reported at 94th Street and 23rd Avenue in East Elmhurst.
The driver in the Southern State Parkway fatal crash was arrested for DWI, New York State Police said.
Emergency relief flights bringing U.S. citizens back from the Middle East amid the war with Iran started arriving at Newark Liberty Airport overnight. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
