Syndergaard Outduels Scherzer As Mets Top Nationals 2-0
Noah Syndergaard struck out 10 over seven shutout innings as the Mets snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Nationals 2-0.
Watch CBS News
Noah Syndergaard struck out 10 over seven shutout innings as the Mets snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Nationals 2-0.
Darling also discussed the ups and downs of the Mets' starting rotation.
It's a big night in Flushing Tuesday as the top two teams in the National League East begin a three-game series.
He said he feels well and is working a limited schedule until he fully recovers from the surgery.
Matz missed his scheduled start Saturday in Colorado with a sore elbow.
This is anything but a two-horse race between the Mets and Nationals, who square off in a three-game series starting Tuesday night.
Doctors found no structural damage in Mets left-hander Steven Matz's throwing elbow Monday, according to multiple reports.
The Mets can't be feeling very inspired as they get set for the most important series of their young season, against the Nationals at Citi Field from Tuesday to Thursday.
The Mets hit only .215 and scored 32 runs on the 11-game road trip, including just nine in the three games at Coors Field.
Despite the 4-7 mark on the road trip that ended Sunday with a 4-3 loss to the Rockies, and a fast fall from first, all is not as bleak for the Mets as some in the media make it out to be.
Pinch hitter Ryan Raburn hit a two-run homer in the seventh Sunday that gave the Colorado Rockies a 4-3 win over the Mets.
The Mets' winning streak in the series tied for their second longest against one team in franchise history.
The Mets play at Colorado this weekend before the meet the Nationals for the first time this season starting Tuesday.
Major League Baseball will hold the inaugural "Play Ball Weekend" this Saturday and Sunday at 15 ballparks around the country, including Yankee Stadium.
The philosophy of modern baseball states that pitchers pitch and hitters hit. But on the Mets, the pitchers like to do a lot more.
Clayton Kershaw tossed his second complete-game shutout this month to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Mets 5-0 Thursday night for a split of the four-game series.
"The most durable of their pitchers is (Bartolo) Colon," Francesa said. "It really is remarkable."
A Mets fan who said before the season that he'd get a commemorative tattoo if Bartolo Colon ever hit a home run has followed through on his promise.
If Cespedes is launching homers off the faces of walls, drilling doubles into the gap and taking his walks, the Mets are going to score -- and most likely win. And that's exactly what's happening.
Noah Syndergaard became the second pitcher in Mets history to hit two home runs in a game on Wednesday night, driving in all of New York's runs in a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mets left-hander Steven Matz will miss his next turn in the rotation Saturday at Colorado because his elbow has flared up.
Trayce Thompson has a major league highlight of his own to go with all the ones created by his brother, Klay Thompson of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors.
Bartolo Colon's first career home run could have been a scene from "The Natural."
Back in December, the Mets signed an aging, decaying, geriatric pitcher to round-out a glittering, young staff. With "round" being the operative word. He's a pitching Weeble, who wobbles but won't fall down.
The moment of truth for the New York Mets came in the eighth inning, when reliever Jim Henderson did what he was called on to do — pitch out of a jam with a two-run lead.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Many paid their respects Monday to legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos. The 82-year-old died early Thursday morning of pneumonia, his family said.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
A tornado watch issued for several New Jersey counties has been canceled, but a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and possibly severe thunderstorms remain 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.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
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.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
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.
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.
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.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"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."
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
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 Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock went to Arts High School, where budding theater students are over the moon after their hero won the Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role on Sunday night.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, CBS News New York's Christine Sloan sat down with new Acting Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle, who said she knew since a young age she wanted to be in law enforcement.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, the mayor wants the zones in place city wide by the end of 2029.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says skies will then clear, but St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday is shaping up to be cold and blustery.
