Mets Decline Option On Manager Luis Rojas After 2 Losing Seasons
The team declined its option on Rojas' contract for 2022, making the announcement a day after finishing third in the NL East at 77-85 in Steve Cohen's first year of ownership.
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The team declined its option on Rojas' contract for 2022, making the announcement a day after finishing third in the NL East at 77-85 in Steve Cohen's first year of ownership.
The Atlanta Braves can now focus on the playoffs. The New York Mets and manager Luis Rojas face an uncertain future.
New York, which stranded the bases loaded in a two-run ninth inning, ended a two-game winning streak and will try Sunday to win the season series with Atlanta for the first time since 2017.
The Mets, assured of their fourth losing record in five years, are 30-49 on the road.
New York finished 47-34 at Citi Field and headed to NL East champion Atlanta with a 29-49 mark on the road, assured of a losing record for the fourth time in five years.
The Mets lost for the 11th time in 14 games.
It was Syndergaard's first major league game since Sept. 29, 2019. He made a pair of rehab appearances last week for Triple-A Syracuse, working a scoreless inning each time.
New York, in its second season under manager Luis Rojas, led the NL East for 90 days but is 17-34 since the start of August.
New York (73-81) has lost 12 of 15 and was eliminated from playoff contention earlier in the day when Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh.
The Brewers have won 12 of their last 13 against the Mets in Milwaukee, including seven in a row.
Taijuan Walker allowed six runs on six hits and two walks in two innings. Pete Alonso homered for the Mets, his 35th of the year.
Xander Bogaerts hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning and a two-run double in the sixth, lifting the AL wild-card leading Boston Red Sox over the stumbling New York Mets 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Jeff McNeil hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the seventh inning, and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 3-2 Sunday night, damaging the Phillies playoff hopes.
The Mets lost their fifth straight and tied a season high by falling five games under .500.
The Mets (72-76) dropped to 2-15 in their last 17 one-run games.
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the Mets beat the Phillies 13-3 on Monday night.
Ben Rice hit the longest homer of his career, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs and rookie Cam Schlittler worked six scoreless innings as the Yankees beat the Nationals 10-5 Monday night.
Even at age 45, Venus Williams displayed some big serves and powerful groundstrokes at the U.S. Open on Monday night.
On Monday, Fairfield National, the Metro Region champions, was welcomed back home after an incredibly impressive season.
President Donald Trump posted over the weekend that former Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens should be added to the National Baseball Hall of Fame immediately.
US Open 2025 is underway with the biggest names in tennis in NYC. From Jannik Sinner to Coco Gauff, here's who to watch.
Daniil Medvedev's US Open match against Benjamin Bonzi was delayed Sunday night after a photographer entered the court on match point.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Trent Grisham each hit two home runs and the Yankees beat the Red Sox 7-2 on Sunday night to prevent a four-game sweep.
Kerwin Vargas scored a goal in the 30th minute, and Charlotte FC beat the Red Bulls 1-0 on Sunday night to extend the longest win streak in MLS this season.
The NYC DOT is reinstating dozens of free parking spots on Manhattan's Upper West Side after they were suddenly changed to metered spaces.
Metro-North riders are facing delays on the New Haven Line, and LIRR service is partially suspended on the Port Jefferson Branch.
A family in Queens Village says their missing dog, Blaze, was found safe, but what happened next left them devastated.
Even at age 45, Venus Williams displayed some big serves and powerful groundstrokes at the U.S. Open on Monday night.
New York City health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease at an apartment building in the Bronx.
On Monday, Fairfield National, the Metro Region champions, was welcomed back home after an incredibly impressive season.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
The town of Fairfield will throw a parade Monday to celebrate the Little League team's World Series run.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
Police in Newark, N.J. are investigating how a 7-year-old got ahold of a gun and shot himself Monday.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
A boil water advisory is still in effect as people in the city once again deal with the frustrations of a water main break.
The Passaic Valley Water Commission says there is no estimated timeframe for repairs after a 42-inch water main broke in Paterson.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
Metro-North riders are facing delays on the New Haven Line, and LIRR service is partially suspended on the Port Jefferson Branch.
The Calverton property owner says it's organic compost, but neighbors worry the stench engulfing their homes is from toxic trash.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
Thursday night's tidal flooding may be in part to blame for a large fire at a Long Island marina that destroyed a restaurant and several boats.
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors — a dramatic move after months of public attacks against the central bank.
New York eliminated cash bail for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies in 2019, but public outcry forced Gov. Kathy Hochul to push through several reforms.
Ex-Mexican cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges related to his role as a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel.
The moves are a part of President Trump's ongoing federal anti-crime crackdown.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
New York City health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease at an apartment building in the Bronx.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Two other possible cases of West Nile virus are under investigation in Brooklyn.
It's the latest of several lawsuits related to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
Tickets are on sale now for the fall edition of NYC Broadway Week 2025, when select shows offer two tickets for the price of one.
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the Mets beat the Phillies 13-3 on Monday night.
Ben Rice hit the longest homer of his career, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs and rookie Cam Schlittler worked six scoreless innings as the Yankees beat the Nationals 10-5 Monday night.
Even at age 45, Venus Williams displayed some big serves and powerful groundstrokes at the U.S. Open on Monday night.
On Monday, Fairfield National, the Metro Region champions, was welcomed back home after an incredibly impressive season.
President Donald Trump posted over the weekend that former Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens should be added to the National Baseball Hall of Fame immediately.
Brighton Beach has one of New York City's largest elderly populations, supported by local organizations and volunteers.
Thursday night's tidal flooding may be in part to blame for a large fire at a Long Island marina that destroyed a restaurant and several boats.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
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 DOT is reinstating dozens of free parking spots on Manhattan's Upper West Side after they were suddenly changed to metered spaces.
The MTA says a maintenance vehicle is disabled on the Metro-North tracks in Woodlawn, and crews are responding to downed wires on the LIRR tracks in Hicksville.
Police in Newark, N.J. are investigating how a 7-year-old got ahold of a gun and shot himself Monday.
As college students head back to campus, universities across the country are dealing with a wave of hoaxes involving mass shootings. The latest happened Monday at the University of Arkansas.
The latest water main break in Paterson, New Jersey left thousands of customers without service. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has an update.
