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5/3 Game Recap: Terry Collins, Four Home Runs, Solid Defense, And A Comeback Spirit All Help Chop Down Atlanta Braves, 7-5 In 10 Innings

After enjoying Thursday off, the Mets arrived at their second destination during this quick two city trip through the south.  New York began a three game set in Atlanta Friday evening against the N.L.…Read More

2013 Season Preview: N.L. East

This is the sixth and final piece in a week-long series in which the staff of Rising Apple previews each of the six divisions for the 2013 MLB season… Read | Share

Off-season Update: NL East

We are just about at the half-way point of the off-season (in terms of time to spring training), and there has been some activity from teams in the NL East. Let’s take a look at key acquisitions…Read More

Blasphemy! David Wright To The Braves?

This past weekend, there was an article in the in the New York Times which highlights that with Chipper Jones retiring, there is obviously a glaring hole at third base for the Atlanta Braves. His retirement…Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Scott Hairston Drawing Interest

According to Assistant GM Jon Ricco, the Mets are still planning on trying to make some “minor moves” to improve the bullpen and possibly add another right-handed bat. Also, Sandy Alderson…Read More

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Game Recap: Johan Santana Struggles as Mets Get Swept Out of Atlanta

The Mets came back to Turner Field this afternoon hoping to avoid the sweep before their off day tomorrow…Read More

Ike Davis Finds Success On The Road

The Mets may have finished 3-3 on their most recent road trip, but despite some disappointment, there…Read More

Santana Not Sharp as Mets Come up Short

The stage was set for the Mets to take their second consecutive series against the Braves in about two…Read More

Davis, Gee Keep Braves at Bay, Win 6-1

Did you like my little play on words there? I certainly did. The Mets left Philadelphia after losing…Read More

The Finger Injury Epidemic Spreads to Jason Bay

What’s up with jammed fingers these days? First, David Wright fractured his pinkie diving back…Read More

Mets Complete Sweep of Braves With 7-5 Victory

Jonathon Niese took the mound today for the first time since him and the Mets agreed on a five-year/$25…Read More

Kirk Nieuwenhuis Making His First of Many Appearances at Citi Field

With all of the injuries and rehabbing that was going on throughout Spring Training in Port St. Lucie,…Read More

A Few Questions for Tomahawk Take

As promised, I turned the interview table on Carlos Collazo, blogger at Tomahawk Take, and asked him…Read More

The NL East: What Needs To Go Wrong For The Mets To Contend?

As one of my coworkers put the Mets chances in the National League East, “The Phillies and the…Read More

Former Met Melvin Mora Retires

After thirteen Major League seasons, former Met Melvin Mora announced his retirement.  The utilityman…Read More

A Mets Fan’s Advice To The Red Sox And Braves

So here we are: Game 162.  It’s amazing that after playing nearly an entire season, we still might…Read More

Game 153 Recap: Mets Take Finale (And Series) from Braves, 7-5

It’s truly incredible how the Mets can be swept by the Nationals, only to take two out of three…Read More

Game 152: Mets Lose Pitching Battle, 1-0

After handing the Braves their backside the game before, the Mets could only scatter four hits against…Read More

Game 151 Recap: Mets Trounce Braves, 12-2

After getting swept by the Nationals, the Mets needed a win. Last night, a win they got. Behind a stellar…Read More

Game 130 Recap: Mets, Capuano Shut-Out Braves, 6-0

Why can’t the Mets always play like this? Chris Capuano hurled the game of his career, going the…Read More