Sam MaxwellSam Maxwell

Sam is, first and foremost, a storyteller. An aspiring screenwriter, he has written two full-length feature films. He fell in love with baseball when he was 13 and has not looked back since. He has a fascination with the history of the game, especially the long history of National League Baseball in New York. A very confident gentleman, Sam is, however, uncomfortable writing biographical information about himself and speaking in the third person.

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5/18 Game Recap – LOBs, a Bad 4th Inning & No Relief Lead the Mets to an 8-2 loss to the Cubbies

Jeremy Hefner looked real good real early.   And then it all fell apart.   The Mets didn’t do him any favors, stranding what felt like a couple 25-man rosters out on the basepaths all day.…Read More

Amazin’ Look Back: May 18, 1973 – Wayne Garrett & Tom Terrific Help Mets Beat Cubs, 4-3, at Shea

Standing at 18-15 after a win and an off-day, The New York Mets, behind a complete game by their Franchise, beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-3, on Friday Evening, May 18, 1973, in front of 34,565 at Shea…Read More

5/16 Game Recap – Jon Niese Excellent as Mets Snap 6-Game Losing Streak with 5-2 win over Cardinals

What started out with another run-scoring defensive blunder turned into a refreshing Metsian victory as the Orange and Blue salvaged the finale of the 4-game set with a 5-2 win over St. Louis. Read | Share

1973 Mets Trivia – Win a Free Copy of Met Silverman’s Swinging ’73

The 1973 New York Mets are not playing baseball today, May 10, 1973. (Though the Knicks did win it all.) So, to continue our celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the unfathomable Pennant-winning ballclub,…Read More

Quick Hits: Are the Mets Turning More Double Plays?

Though they stand at only 13-17 and in 4th place in the National League East, there have been many bright spots so far for the New York Mets in 2013. To me, one of those bright spots is all the double…Read More

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Rising Apple Report, Ep. 20 – Terry Collins & Marlins Preview with a Maniac

Prior to last night’s eye-roller, Rich Sparago and I hit the airwaves to discuss the debacle of…Read More

4/29 Game Recap: Mets Fall in Extras; Lose to Marlins, 4-3, in 15

With David Wright out of the lineup with a stiff neck, the Mets needed Matt Harvey to once again be the…Read More

Rising Apple Report, Ep. 19 – Dodgers Series Wrapup & Phillies Preview with Ted

Yesterday evening, I was happy to be joined by staff writer Will DeBoer for the first time since the…Read More

Alright. I’m fine with Jordany Being Jordany.

As I sit here unable to rest, thinking about the Mets and and a bunch of whatever’s rest, my mind…Read More

Rising Apple Report, Ep. 19 – Live at 6:30PM EST

The Rising Apple Report is back for it’s 19th episode of the year! I will host, with staff writer…Read More

4/23 Game Recap: Niese Leaves After Bruising Leg as Mets Fall to Dodgers 7-2

Robert Carson scored a run…what else do you need to know? What started out as a matchup against…Read More

Opining About Terry Collins & His Status

When the Mets fired Jerry Manuel at the end of 2010, I admit I was part of the majority who wanted the…Read More

Rising Apple Report, Ep. 18 – Nats Wrapup & Dodgers Preview

Unfortunately, after postponing the podcast last Monday because of the bombings, we attempted to produce…Read More

4/16 Game 1 Recap: Dillon Gee Fails to Exit 5th & Rockies take 1st one, 8-4

Well, with the Mets a magnet for winter weather apparently, it took us over 70 hours between pitches.…Read More

A Review of 42 (Nice Job, Eddie Stanky)

  Jackie makes a spectacular diving catch at 2nd during a 1946 Spring Training scrimmage as a Montréal Royal. Branch…Read More

4/13 Game Recap: Matt Harvey Goes 6 2/3 innings with a No-No, Mets Win, 4-2

Ok. Now I can move from the spot I was in for almost 7 innings.   The story in the first 4 innings…Read More

Rising Apple Report, Ep. 17 – Phillies Wrapup & Twins Series Preview with Ben Noble

It was a blast hosting the latest edition of the Rising Apple Report, though it unfortunately proceeded…Read More

Josh Satin Leads Las Vegas Over Fresno Grizzlies; Zack Wheeler Goes Tonight

The following is a report from Senior Writer Michael Lecolant on the Mets AAA farmclub. Read | Share

Rising Apple Report New Schedule – Ep. 16: Met Silverman of “Swinging ’73″

With the 2013 season becoming familiar to us, the Rising Apple Report has adjusted and added to its schedule.…Read More

4/8 Game Recap: Matt Harvey Battles & Mets Infect Phillies’ “Doc”, Win 7-2

What started out after the 1st inning looking like a possible pitcher’s duel quickly turned into…Read More