Espino's Arm, Bat Lead Nationals Over Skidding Mets
The loss was the 19th in 25 games this month for the Mets, who entered August atop the NL East but are now as close to last as they are to first.
The loss was the 19th in 25 games this month for the Mets, who entered August atop the NL East but are now as close to last as they are to first.
The surging New York Yankees keep coming up with timely hits, defensive gems or key pitches to pull off close wins — and now they have their best unbeaten run in nearly 60 years because of all those little things.
The untimely slide dropped New York from a half-game back in the NL East to 7 1/2 behind first-place Atlanta.
After leading the NL East for nearly three months, the Mets are seven games behind the division-leading Braves.
The Yankees remained four games behind first-place Tampa Bay in the AL East.
The Mets had hoped for a jolt in shortstop Francisco Lindor's return after five weeks away with a right oblique strain.
In a historic matchup between two of baseball's hottest teams, the New York Yankees kept right on rolling.
Javier Báez stepped up to the plate for the first time in 12 days and promptly smacked an RBI double off the Dodger Stadium wall.
The surging Dodgers have won nine consecutive games, matching a season-best win streak. Six of those wins have come against the Mets, who have dropped eight of nine overall.
The Yankees moved to 21-5 since dropping three of four at Boston in late July.
Pete Alonso hit his 27th home run and had an RBI infield single in the eighth, but the Mets lost for the seventh time in their last eight games.
The Yankees also won by at least five runs for the first time since beating Baltimore Aug. 4.
The Dodgers moved within 2 1/2 games of the NL West-leading San Francisco Giants, who were idle. The defending World Series champions haven't been in first place since the end of April.
The Yankees are 19-5 since losing three of four in Boston July 22-25.
New York, which has won 18 of 23, now holds one of two AL wild cards in a tight three-way race that includes the Red Sox and Oakland Athletics.
Entering Wednesday, the Mets' 450 runs were third-fewest in MLB, ahead of only Texas (446) and Pittsburgh (431).
It took the New York Yankees just over six weeks to erase a 10 1/2-game gap between them and the Boston Red Sox.
New York has won 10 of 13 and pulled within two games of Boston for an AL wild-card spot. The Yankees open a three-game series against the Red Sox with a day-night doubleheader Tuesday.
Max Muncy hit a pair of two-run homers and Max Scherzer worked out of some trouble over six solid innings Sunday, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 14-4 rout of the New York Mets.
Rougned Odor hit a two-run homer, Nestor Cortes pitched six solid innings and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Sunday.
Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Mets on Saturday night.
New York manager Aaron Boone got his 300th win.
In the middle of the game, Los Angeles Dodgers hitter Max Muncy stepped out of the batter's box and pointed to the stands. A green laser could be seen flashing over his eyes.
The Mets began a stretch of 13 straight games against talented NL West teams Los Angeles and San Francisco by losing for the eighth time in 12 games.
Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton each hit two-run homers for the Yankees in the top of the ninth off All-Star closer Liam Hendriks (7-2), as the movie-themed throwback event became a home run hitting contest into the cornfield.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
A partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit over COVID deaths in nursing homes filed against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A man who spent more than two decades behind bars for a murder he didn't commit is officially a free man. Jon-Adrian Velazquez was granted clemency in 2021. Monday he was formally exonerated.
Mets rally, give it all away, and then ride Francisco Lindor homer in the 9th to an 8-7 win over Braves and a playoff spot.
A partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit over COVID deaths in nursing homes filed against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A man who spent more than two decades behind bars for a murder he didn't commit is officially a free man. Jon-Adrian Velazquez was granted clemency in 2021. Monday he was formally exonerated.
Mets rally, give it all away, and then ride Francisco Lindor homer in the 9th to an 8-7 win over Braves and a playoff spot.
A tumultuous week in New York City politics ended with Mayor Eric Adams being indicted for bribery.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
NYC's dry spell continued over the weekend, despite the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. How much longer will it last?
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Couples desperate to find a new place to get married after a wedding venue in New Jersey abruptly closed are getting some help.
A popular New Jersey wedding venue recently closed, leaving couples scrambling to find a new place to get married.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
A Long Island community is praying for Bella Trezza, her brother Austin, Jack Murphy, Anthony Pagliuca and the family of Riley Goot following a deadly crash.
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit over COVID deaths in nursing homes filed against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A tumultuous week in New York City politics ended with Mayor Eric Adams being indicted for bribery.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is leaning on faith leaders for their support after his indictment on corruption charges.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Mets rally, give it all away, and then ride Francisco Lindor homer in the 9th to an 8-7 win over Braves and a playoff spot.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
The New York Yankees ended the regular season with a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
The New York Mets moved within one win of a playoff berth with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
A partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
We took an inside look at the operations of New York City's primary recycling center during Climate Week 2024.
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 Lonnie Quinn says once this front clears out, the rest of the week, including the weekend, looks really nice.
Daniel Arbeeny filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against Cuomo two years ago. However, a judge dismissed the case on Monday. Her reason for doing so has not yet been released. CBS News New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
Democratic nominee Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will square off for 90 minutes, with different rules than the presidential debate. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the story.
Tens of thousands of port workers up and down the East Coast were threatening to walk off the job at midnight. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
Pearson spent 30 years in the NYPD and then 11 in the private sector before Adams named him the senior advisor for public safety and COVID recovery. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.