Nationals-Mets Series Has October Feel
It's a big night in Flushing Tuesday as the top two teams in the National League East begin a three-game series.
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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.
Mike Francesa opened his show Monday discussing t the Mets, who finished the weekend on a positive note after winning the final two games of their four-game series against the Padres.
The card featuring Colon's home run sold 8,826 copies, shattering the previous record of 1,808 cards from Jake Arrieta's no-hitter.
The deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The NYPD is adding extra security outside Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan after Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Runners are taking off in the NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon on Sunday.
New York City police charged alleged gunman Zahir Davis, 18, with the murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre at a park in St. Albans, Queens.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this 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.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
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 Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.
The Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Hawks 114-98 on Saturday night.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for sunny skies with a high around 68. She says our next chance for rain is late Wednesday night into Thursday.
As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, there are now calls for better protection for deli workers.
The alleged gunman has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen. He's expected to be arraigned Monday. Investigators believe he acted alone. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis leads team coverage.
The show at the Palace Theatre is based on the iconic 1987 cult vampire/horror/comedy movie. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke to some of the show's stars who said the musical is for anyone who struggled in their youth.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the last week of April will feature rain here and there, with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to the upper 60s.
