Schwei's Mets Notes: Amazin' Power At Home, A Pinch-Hit Grand Slam And More
The New York Mets gained ground in the playoff race by winning six of seven before coming up short Sunday as they went for the sweep against Philadelphia.
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The New York Mets gained ground in the playoff race by winning six of seven before coming up short Sunday as they went for the sweep against Philadelphia.
The Mets (66-64) had their three-game winning streak snapped as they lost for just the second time in the last eight games.
Yoenis Cespedes hit a long three-run homer in the fourth inning to break open a close game Saturday night as the New York Mets continued their power surge with a 12-1 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field.
Bartolo Colon contributed with his arm and his bat Friday night, when the right-hander earned the win by pitching into the eighth inning while collecting two hits and scoring two runs as the New York Mets cruised past the Philadelphia Phillies, 9-4, at Citi Field.
The 2014 NL Rookie of the Year, deGrom is 7-7 with a 2.96 ERA in 143 innings. He had been on an extended roll, lowering his ERA to 2.29, before getting rocked for 13 runs and 25 hits over 9 2/3 innings in his last two outings, against San Francisco and St. Louis.
Before the season, the Mets' starting rotation was pegged by many as the best in baseball, if not one of the best of the last decade. Slowly but surely, however, the staff began to deteriorate.
Desperately needing a series win to keep their hopes alive of repeating as National League champions, the New York Mets obtained it Thursday night behind the truncated work of rookie starter Seth Lugo.
Mike Francesa can't see the New York Mets making the postseason this year.
Clearly, just about every angle of Dwight Gooden's suspected relapse has been covered and dissected. Fine. Now it's time we all step away.
Carlos Martinez held up his end of the bargain in Wednesday night's potential pitcher's duel. As for Jacob deGrom, not so much.
The Mets, who had been sliding in the standings in recent weeks, enter Wednesday's game at St. Louis on a three-game winning streak and still within reach of the playoffs.
Yoenis Cespedes could become a free agent after this season if he so chooses. But apparently the Mets slugger is not thinking in that direction.
Perhaps the worst-kept secret in sports history is spilling onto the national stage. Doc Gooden may be in peril.
Gsellman, relieving injured starter Jonathon Niese with one out in the first inning Tuesday night, worked 3 2/3 scoreless innings as New York stopped the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 at Busch Stadium.
Strawberry, Gooden's teammate on world championship teams with the Mets and Yankees who has also battled addiction, says the former Cy Young Award winner has relapsed.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
With Justin Fields still feeling the effects of a concussion, winless New York will turn to its veteran backup on Sunday.
David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead.
The Mets hit four home runs in their 8-3 victory over the visiting Padres on Tuesday night.
Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York Yankees 7-0.
Known for puck-handling and leaving the crease before it was common practice for netminders, Giacomin won the Vezina Trophy in 1970-71.
The Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees for a 6-4 victory on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
The New York Mets stopped an eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
The Cowboys extended their winning streak against the NFC East rivals to nine games — the longest active streak in the NFL among division opponents.
Adams is also issuing an executive order to strengthen oversight of the longstanding, and controversial, industry.
A Rockland County middle school student is under arrest for allegedly soliciting sexually explicit photos from fellow students.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
With Justin Fields still feeling the effects of a concussion, winless New York will turn to its veteran backup on Sunday.
A casino will not be coming to the heart of New York's Times Square after a vote Wednesday.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
With Justin Fields still feeling the effects of a concussion, winless New York will turn to its veteran backup on Sunday.
Just about everyone who lives on Hopper Street tells a similar story. The smell has been around for a while and nobody seems to know why.
Grab the umbrella before you leave the house today, because rounds of rain are possible off and on throughout the day.
The honor comes five years after her 20-year-old son, Daniel, was killed by a disgruntled attorney at her home.
According to officials, air quality testing did not detect pollutants or anything corrosive or hazardous.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
A new bug in New York that is small in size is causing serious damage to certain trees.
The boy's emergency cellphone helped locate him.
Grab the umbrella before you leave the house today, because rounds of rain are possible off and on throughout the day.
It turns out, the 92-year-old never told the utility she converted from oil to gas. Lawmakers say more customers could have made the same, costly mistake.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers.
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry testified before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joins the list of people endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor of NYC.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
With Justin Fields still feeling the effects of a concussion, winless New York will turn to its veteran backup on Sunday.
David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead.
The Mets hit four home runs in their 8-3 victory over the visiting Padres on Tuesday night.
Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York Yankees 7-0.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The battle over the use of horse carriages in New York City has gone on for decades. He's asking the City Council to pass Ryder's Law, named after the horse that collapsed in city streets. Ryder died several months later. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The 175-pound black bear eventually had to be put down by local police officers. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
CBS News law enforcement contributor and former deputy commissioner with the NYPD Richard Esposito joins CBS New York to discuss the UN General Assembly.
Judge Daniel Mentzer and former NYPD Detective Gina Findley join CBS New York to discuss the new season.
First amendment lawyer, author and libel expert Ian Rosenberg breaks down the lawsuit President Trump is filing against The New York Times, it's publisher and 4 journalists.
