Mike Francesa: Mets Fans' Biggest Fear Has To Be Injuries In Rotation
"The most durable of their pitchers is (Bartolo) Colon," Francesa said. "It really is remarkable."
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"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 Mets took sole possession of first place in the National League East for the first time this season, thanks to the pitching and hitting heroics of Bartolo Colon and Matt Harvey.
With two outs in the second inning and a pitcher with a .089 career average at the plate, an announcer can usually start thinking about the transition to the commercial break.
Matt Harvey struck out a season-high 10 in six innings, Yoenis Cespedes homered again and the New York Mets escaped a bases-loaded jam with no outs in the eighth inning to beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 Sunday and salvage split of the four-game series.
New York's Bartolo Colon became the oldest player to hit his first major league home run, connecting Saturday night less than three weeks before his 43rd birthday, to help the New York Mets to a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.
For only the second time since they've been New York Mets together, Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard have lost back-to-back games.
Things have gone so well for the Mets lately that it seems a shame to bring up Matt Harvey's problems.
Colin Rea flirted with the first no-hitter in San Diego Padres history in stifling the New York Mets, 5-3, on Thursday night.
Matt Harvey is overrated and the Mets should think about trading him, a fan of the team told WFAN's Mike Francesa on Thursday.
Granderson runs an Instagram account called "@wefollowlucasduda" that includes videos and photos of the slugger.
Whatever the reason may be for Matt Harvey's slow start, his agent, Scott Boras, is laying no blame at the Mets' door.
Steven Matz allowed two hits in 7 2/3 shutout innings on Wednesday afternoon and Lucas Duda hit two of New York's four homers as the Mets cruised past the Atlanta Braves 8-0 at Citi Field.
With Tuesday's defeat, Matt Harvey looks more like the Joker than the Dark Knight.
Matt Wisler and Arodys Vizcaino combined on a one-hitter Tuesday night as the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 3-0 Tuesday at Citi Field.
When it comes to the present, the Mets and Islanders currently "own" the area.
Emergency responders are on the scene in the Bronx for a collision involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck.
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
Robots with artificial intelligence and animatronic dogs are helping older adults feel less lonely as they navigate living alone in New York.
Two-for-one tickets for 25 shows are now on sale for NYC's Broadway Week Fall 2026.
Alisa Goods, 63, disappeared 10 days ago in Las Vegas. Her family has been receiving mysterious messages from her phone.
Emergency responders are on the scene in the Bronx for a collision involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck.
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
Robots with artificial intelligence and animatronic dogs are helping older adults feel less lonely as they navigate living alone in New York.
Two-for-one tickets for 25 shows are now on sale for NYC's Broadway Week Fall 2026.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
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.
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 owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
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.
It's a partly cloudy day with sticky weather, but Wednesday is the pick of the week with lower humidity and sunshine. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
More than a week after a woman from New York vanished in Las Vegas, her family is getting messages from her phone asking for cash and bitcoin.
Pennsylvania's Attorney General said more than a dozen suspects used fraternity pledges to help package drugs for distribution. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
The New York City Council is tackling the controversial pied-a-terre tax. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A fight escalated into a deadly stabbing early Tuesday in Lincoln Terrace Park in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
