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Collins Gives Bay A Night Off Against Braves
Mets slumping slugger Jason Bay is being given Sunday night off for what manager Terry Collins says is a chance to take a "deep breath."
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Mets slumping slugger Jason Bay is being given Sunday night off for what manager Terry Collins says is a chance to take a "deep breath."
Dillon Gee outpitched Jair Jurrjens to remain unbeaten this season and Jose Reyes hit a bases-loaded triple, leading the New York Mets past the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night.
The Mets have won just four times in 13 games, and Dillon Gee (5-0, 3.83) has two of them. All seven of the rookie right-hander's starts have ended in New York victories.
Eric Hinske came into the game after a scary injury to rookie Jordan Schafer and later hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning Friday night that sent the Atlanta Braves over the New York Mets 6-3.
Yes, it took me a while to finally put the Phillies where they belong, but right after Memorial Day they have finally taken the No. 1 spot, a spot they may not give up this year.
Jose Reyes became the Mets' all-time leader in runs scored this past week, breaking a tie with Darryl Strawberry and the injured David Wright atop the club's leaderboard in that category.
The Indians stay at #1, but three teams drop off the list this week.
During the 1990s, the Atlanta Braves were arguably one of the best franchises in MLB. Many attribute the success of these Braves teams to superior pitching and one of the winningest managers in the history of baseball, Bobby Cox...
Braves general manager Frank Wren says the team is still gathering information on allegations that pitching coach Roger McDowell made homophobic comments and crude gestures toward fans before a game in San Francisco last weekend.
First it was Lenny Dykstra. Then it was Carl Everett. Now it's Atlanta's Roger McDowell, a key player in the Mets' 1986 World Series run, who apologized in response to a fan's complaint that he spewed homophobic comments over the weekend.
Travel-weary Dillon Gee used borrowed spikes, a borrowed glove and Josh Thole's hitting in a new-look lineup to help the Mets end their longest losing streak in seven years.
Manager Terry Collins shook up the lineup, moving Thole, the Mets' catcher, up from the No. 8 spot to hit behind leadoff hitter Jose Reyes. Thole had run-scoring singles in the first and fifth innings.
Jair Jurrjens threw seven sharp innings in his return from the disabled list and the Atlanta Braves shut out the struggling New York Mets 4-0 Saturday night to complete a doubleheader sweep.
Alex Gonzalez hit two of Atlanta's four solo homers and the Braves finally provided some offense for Derek Lowe, beating the skidding New York Mets 4-2 on Saturday in the opener of a doubleheader.
When the Mets broke camp in late March, we were promised a fundamentally sound team. So far we have seen a club that can't hit in the clutch, throws the baseball around like a hot potato, and has a pitching staff that refuses to throw strikes.
Mike Pelfrey's struggles have been well-documented. Despite his solid 3.66 ERA in 2010, Pelfrey holds a dubious distinction among pitchers in club history...
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.
Tim Hudson pitched four-hit ball for four innings and the Atlanta Braves roughed up New York Mets starter R.A. Dickey in an 12-0 win Saturday.
Freddy Garcia tossed three scoreless innings to help the Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in front of a packed house at Disney World's Champion Stadium on Tuesday.
Chipper Jones hit his first homer of the spring and Derek Lowe extended his scoreless string to five innings over his first two starts, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 6-4 Saturday.
Oliver Perez, who is hoping for a spot at the back end of the Mets rotation, allowed four earned runs and walked three in only two innings
New York Mets manager Terry Collins saw a lot of things he liked in Saturday's 10-inning 5-5 tie with against the Atlanta Braves.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will wear throwback uniforms honoring their Brooklyn roots for six games during the upcoming season.
To some, the lasting image of Andy Pettitte in pinstripes will be those eyes sunken under his cap looking over his glove as he toed the rubber. But there was one signature moment that defined him.
Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Cole Hamels — and Cliff Lee. Yes, Cliff Lee. The Philadelphia Phillies have assembled quite an impressive starting rotation that could eventually go down as one of the best in baseball history.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
New bus routes are coming to Queens, and riders have a chance to weigh in on the plan tonight. Here's why it's facing pushback.
A fire at JFK Airport forced Terminal 8 to be evacuated Wednesday morning, and some flights were impacted.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
New bus routes are coming to Queens, and riders have a chance to weigh in on the plan tonight. Here's why it's facing pushback.
A fire at JFK Airport forced Terminal 8 to be evacuated Wednesday morning, and some flights were impacted.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
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.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after a police pursuit in East Orange ended in a crash, police sources tell CBS New York.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
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.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
The Israeli prime minister's address comes at a fraught time in U.S. politics and as he faces domestic and international pressure over the war in Gaza.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are heading to Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress Wednesday.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
Some New Yorkers who get SNAP benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals with their EBT cards.
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.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Jeff McNeil kept up his sudden power surge with a two-run homer that snapped a sixth-inning tie, and the New York Mets held off the New York Yankees 3-2 in their Subway Series opener.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Francisco Lindor hit two solo home runs and Jeff McNeil added a three-run shot in the Mets' 6-4 win over the Marlins on Monday.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
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.
Women are working now more than ever, holding a record 79 million jobs in the American workforce. However, with so much progression, there is still room for growth. Career Coach Liz Bentley talks about the changes that need to be made for women to truly advance at the office.
A fire at JFK Airport forced Terminal 8 to be evacuated Wednesday morning, and some flights were impacted. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update from the scene.
The Empire State Building's storied history and character is on full display in the new show "Empire: The Musical"
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
A fire at John F. Kennedy International Airport forced Terminal 8 to be evacuated Wednesday morning.