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Mets 9th & Extra Inning Recap – Relievers Backwards, Last Chances Stranded as Mets Lose, 7-5 in 10

I’m gonna make this simple for all of us.   Also, check out Rich Sparago’s much more thorough 1st part of the May 24th game against the Mets and the Braves.   Ramiro Pena hit a grounder…Read More

5/21 Game Recap: Mets Blanked by Reds 4-0

Tonight at Citi Field, the Mets were done in by a sloppy first inning.  After recording the first two outs in the top of the first, Jonathon Niese walked Joey Votto before eventually loading the bases. …Read More

My Trip to Wrigley Field with The 7 Line Army

Part 1 – An Amazing Day at Wrigley Field: This past Saturday, I had a baseball experience that was almost too good to be true.  Not only did I set foot in Wrigley Field for the first time, I did…Read More

Rising Apple Top Ten: Murphy Crowds Burkhardt

Ladies and gentlemen, here is today’s Top Ten list! Today’s category: Top Ten Things Going Through Kevin Burkhardt’s Mind at This Moment There was an interesting moment before yesterday’s…Read More

Ya Gotta Believe 40th Anniversary Player Profile: Don Hahn

This week’s Mets 1973 tribute is to the team’s part-time center fielder, Don Hahn. For younger readers, think Juan Lagares. Hahn was a defensive specialist, who most often came into games late…Read More

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Amazin’ Look Back, May 19th, 1973- Bucs Bop Mets in 10

The Pirates defeated the Mets in 10 innings at Shea today. Dave Giusti got the win in relief, and Tug…Read More

Fun With OPS and WAR

Baseball is a statistically driven game, and probably more so than any of the other sports. Players and…Read More

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…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,…Read More

5/17 Game Recap: Matt Harvey Earns Fifth Victory And Delivers Game Winning RBI As Mets Edge Cubs, 3-2

The Mets were in the Windy City today starting a three game weekend series against the Cubs.  Matt Harvey…Read More

The Importance of Jonathon Niese and Shaun Marcum

Allow me to preface this with the following: regardless of how well both Jonathon Niese and Shaun Marcum…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…Read More

Amazin’ Look Back – May 16th, 1973: Harry Parker’s Solid Outing Leads New York Mets to Victory Over Montreal Expos

Coming off a tough 4-3 defeat against the Chicago Cubs, the New York Mets bounced back nicely behind…Read More

5/15 Game Recap: Shaun Marcum Finally Pitches Well But It’s Not Enough; Mets Lose 4-2

Shelby Miller’s no-hit streak lasted only 2 batters tonight, as David Wright chopped a two-out…Read More

It’s Time For Ike Davis To Go To Vegas

Ike Davis came into tonight’s game with a .169 batting average.  Including tonight’s game…Read More

Recap: Terry Collins’ Interview on WFAN

A few minutes ago, Mets manager Terry Collins wrapped up his weekly spot with Mike Francesa on WFAN. …Read More

Win a LG Electronics 42-Inch LED TV from Rising Apple

Last month, we gave away a $300 worth of Sports Memorabilia…This month, FanSided and Rising Apple…Read More

Turning Two: Fun With Numbers

Sam Maxwell approached me last week to ask something to the effect of “Hey, have you noticed that the…Read More

5/14 Game Recap: Mets Trounced by Cardinals 10-4

Dillon Gee didn’t have much, Robert Carson had less, and the Mets got annihilated tonight in St.…Read More

Rising Apple Top Ten: Hey, New Guy!

Ladies and gentlemen, here is tonight’s Top Ten list! Tonight’s category: Top Ten Things Overheard…Read More