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Scherzer hurls 6 perfect innings, Mets clinch playoff spot
The veteran right-hander struck out nine and threw 68 pitches as Amazins' beat the Brewers 7-2 on Monday.
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The veteran right-hander struck out nine and threw 68 pitches as Amazins' beat the Brewers 7-2 on Monday.
The Amazins' scored four runs in the eighth inning and went on to a 7-3 victory on Sunday.
New York maintained its one-game lead in the NL East over the Atlanta Braves, who defeated Philadelphia 4-3.
The Mets maintained a one-game lead over second-place Atlanta (89-55) in the NL East.
Stearns played for the Mets from 1975-84. He died less than three weeks after attending Old Timers Day at Citi Field.
Lindor launched his 24th home run to set a Mets season record for shortstops.
"For me personally and for the organization, it's the right time for this transition," Alderson said in a statement.
New York has dropped three straight overall for the second time this month and fourth time this year.
The scuffling Mets squandered another potential chance to increase their slim NL East lead over Atlanta
Bassitt had his shortest start in three months, failing to get through the fourth inning as New York lost 5-2.
Outfielder and catcher combined for five hits and 6 RBIs in New York's 9-3 victory on Sunday.
For the 33-year-old Canha, the drive finally satisfied an elusive goal.
New York fell to 3-4 in its last seven games against a trio of struggling teams: Washington, Pittsburgh and Miami.
Both teams have enjoyed great success this year, which is what makes their recent woes so agonizing.
Chris Bassitt threw seven strong innings in Game 1 and Jacob deGrom was even better in Game 2.
Carlos Rodón pitched into the seventh and Jazz Chisholm had a hit in the Yankees' 8-2 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Pete Alonso went deep for the Mets, but it was nowhere near enough in a 9-2 loss to the Braves on Sunday.
Simone Biles made a stunning Olympic comeback on Sunday, delivering near-perfect routines in a qualifying round that ended with Team USA in the lead.
The Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals on Saturday, adding a left-handed bat in their push for the playoffs.
Gleyber Torres' two-run double capped a three-run 10th inning, Aaron Judge hit his 37th homer as he reached base a career-high six times and the New York Yankees rallied past the Boston Red Sox 11-8.
Spencer Schwellenbach struck out a career-best 11 over seven dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the Atlanta Braves stopped a six-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory against the New York Mets.
Looking to spark a struggling club, the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers: catcher Agustín Ramírez, infielder Jared Serna and infielder Abrahan Ramírez.
Mets ace Kodai Senga is expected to miss rest of regular season after he suffered a calf strain in his season debut Friday against the Braves.
Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox overcame Aaron Judge's 470-foot home run to beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7.
The Neptune Diner served its final meal Sunday in Astoria, Queens after more than four decades on the block.
Hundreds protested Sunday in Lower Manhattan over the death of Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy.
New York City on Sunday announced its latest rat-mitigation program, which needs the help of the public.
Mayor Eric Adams issued an emergency order suspending parts of NYC's solitary confinement law.
New York City restaurant owners have until Aug. 3 to apply for roadside permits under the city's new outdoor dining guidelines.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal police shooting of a woman in Fort Lee.
Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
A fire burned through a strip mall overnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and severely damaged businesses.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
New York City on Sunday announced its latest rat-mitigation program, which needs the help of the public.
Mayor Eric Adams issued an emergency order suspending parts of NYC's solitary confinement law.
Senate Majority Leader Schumer called the addition of the Sen. JD Vance to the Republican ticket an "incredibly bad choice."
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Carlos Rodón pitched into the seventh and Jazz Chisholm had a hit in the Yankees' 8-2 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Pete Alonso went deep for the Mets, but it was nowhere near enough in a 9-2 loss to the Braves on Sunday.
Simone Biles made a stunning Olympic comeback on Sunday, delivering near-perfect routines in a qualifying round that ended with Team USA in the lead.
The Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals on Saturday, adding a left-handed bat in their push for the playoffs.
Gleyber Torres' two-run double capped a three-run 10th inning, Aaron Judge hit his 37th homer as he reached base a career-high six times and the New York Yankees rallied past the Boston Red Sox 11-8.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku says there will be the potential for thunderstorms as the humidity kicks up during at least the first half of the new work week.
The Illinois woman was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy more than two weeks ago. There has been outrage over her killing across the country, including in New York City. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign brought in $200 million last week. Out on the campaign trail this weekend, former President Donald Trump proved the gloves are coming off. CBS News New York's Skyler Henry reports from Washington.
People who lived in the house said they were in their living room on the couch when the vehicle came crashing in. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the story from West Babylon.
The AG's office said a 911 caller stated his sister was having a mental health crisis, needed to go to the hospital, and that she had a knife. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the latest.