Davey Johnson Named Nationals Manager
Davey Johnson was announced as the manager of the Washington Nationals on Sunday, three days after Jim Riggleman stunned the team by resigning.
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Davey Johnson was announced as the manager of the Washington Nationals on Sunday, three days after Jim Riggleman stunned the team by resigning.
Jim Riggleman shocked the baseball world (and the Washington Nationals organization specifically) by announcing his resignation following his now former team's 1-0 win over the Mariners, the surging Nats' 11th win in their last 12 games.
Dillon Gee shut down Washington once again, tossing hitless ball until pitcher Livan Hernandez grounded a clean single with two outs in the sixth inning, to lead the New York Mets over the Nationals 1-0 Thursday.
Jonathon Niese pitched seven sharp innings, some of them in heavy rain, and Justin Turner added to his recent tear with a two-run double that sent the Mets to a 3-0 win over the Nationals on Wednesday.
Between the weather in New York and injury news, it has been a tough week for the Mets. The Washington Nationals have also dealt with the rain, but they like the way they've been playing of late.
Boomer & Craig were pleased to welcome the manager of the Washington Nationals, Jim Riggleman, into the Allstate Studios this morning.
A day after Phillies fans shouted "USA! USA!" when the news spread during the Mets-Philadelphia game at Citizens Bank Park, fans and players echoed the sentiment across the sports world.
New father Ian Desmond homered and tripled in his first game back from paternity leave and Livan Hernandez pitched eight strong innings to lead the Washington Nationals past the New York Mets 4-3 Thursday night.
Daniel Murphy delivered a game-tying, pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning, then added a two-run double in the ninth, helping the Mets beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 Thursday for their sixth straight win.
Josh Thole had three RBIs, including a two-run double that put the Mets ahead run in the sixth inning, and New York ran its winning streak to five games Tuesday night with a 6-4 win over the Washington Nationals.
Ailing outfielder Jason Bay first thought he'd return to the Mets' lineup on April 9. New York put the kibosh on those plans, and on Tuesday Sandy Alderson admitted Bay's "loose and subject to revision" schedule might have him out until April 26.
Chris Young looked right at home in Citi Field's wide-open spaces. Lucas Duda very much did not, and now he's headed to the minors.
Ivan Rodriguez hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the 11th inning and the Washington Nationals came back to beat the New York Mets 7-3 Sunday. Laynce Nix followed with a three-run homer off Blaine Boyer(0-2), the Mets' fifth reliever.
Carlos Beltran hit two early home runs but it was his routine flyball in the sixth inning muffed by left fielder Jerry Hairston Jr. that sparked a three-run rally, and the Mets got several rare clutch hits in beating the Nationals 8-4.
Jordan Zimmermann spoiled the New York Mets' 50th home opener with his bat and arm, hitting a two-run single and pitching the Washington Nationals to a 6-2 victory Friday at chilly Citi Field.
After struggling in the final two games of their season-opening trip, the Mets look forward to a return home. Citi Field's home opener will be full of 1986 nostalgia and a few other surprises.
The team from Queens is back. Hall of Fame broadcaster Ralph Kiner will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Friday as the Mets host the Washington Nationals in their season home opener.
Carlos Beltran returned to the Mets' lineup with a hit and a sliding catch in right field as New York defeated the Washington Nationals 8-2 Tuesday.
Former Mets pitcher Oliver Perez has signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals.
Oliver Perez surrendered back-to-back homers during the Mets' 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals. Brooks Conrad hit a two-run homer for the Atlanta Braves and Willie Harris connected for the Mets as the split-squads played to a 3-3 tie.
Chris Young kept up his solid spring showing, pitching into the sixth inning Tuesday night as the Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-2.
Burnett retired the Nationals in order three times, but also allowed Mike Morse's two-run homer in the second. The right-hander struck out four and walked none.
Carlos Beltran is out again because of knee trouble, a potentially ominous sign for a Mets ballclub that had trouble scoring runs last year. "At the moment we're not scrambling for a Plan B, C or D," Sandy Alderson said.
New York ace CC Sabathia struggled in his second spring training start, allowing five runs and six hits over 2 2-3 innings.
Jon Niese continued the string of strong first starts by the Mets' starting rotation, hurling three scoreless innings in a 5-3 loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.
The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
A hotel in Manhattan's Financial District was evacuated Monday morning after bear spray was released inside, according to police.
The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
A hotel in Manhattan's Financial District was evacuated Monday morning after bear spray was released inside, according to police.
The start of Luigi Mangione's federal trial is being pushed back to next year, a judge announced Monday.
Twelve people were hospitalized after a three-wheel motorcycle struck a group of pedestrians inside Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn on Sunday evening, the FDNY confirmed.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
The clock is ticking for rescue teams from the U.S. and other countries to locate survivors in the rubble. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday after he died at his Manhattan home on June 22 of an age-related illness, according to his publicist. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Neisha Atkinson, 53, faces multiple charges after police said 12 people were injured in the crash in Commodore Barry Park. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Most of the Tri-State Area will be under an excessive heat watch with feels-like temperatures over 100 degrees. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
The Supreme Court on Monday expanded presidential power, upholding President Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with the exception of the Federal Reserve.
