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5/24 Game Recap: Game Suspended, 5-5 In 9th

The Braves and the Mets played 8 cold and rainy innings at Citi Field tonight. The game was suspended by rain before the 9th inning began, and will be resumed before the regularly scheduled game tomorrow…Read More

Daniel Murphy: All-Star?

One of the few bright spots for the Mets in this not-so-merry month of May has been the reemergence of Daniel Murphy as a force at the plate. Since seeing his average drop to .258 on May 12, Murph has…Read More

Rising Apple Player of the Week: Daniel Murphy

After enduring a lengthy slump, Daniel Murphy broke out in a big way on May 13th.  Over the last week, Murphy had a triple slash of .500/.517/.857 while raising his batting average from .258 to .300. …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

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

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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

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…Read More

Fancy Fiddling: Terry Collins and the Mets’ Lineup

Last Friday, one game into the Mets’ now-extinct six-game losing streak, Terry Collins slid David…Read More

Is the Mets’ Best Leadoff Hitter Batting Second Right Now?

The New York Mets haven’t had a proper leadoff hitter since Jose Reyes took his talents to Canada…Read More

4/5 Game Recap: Miami Marlins Beat New York Mets, 7-5

Jeremy Hefner took to the mound for his first start of the season, and he was in quite the pitching duel…Read More

Morning Mets Notes: A Tough Break for Johan Santana

As if I could start this post acting like no major news broke last night about Johan Santana. To give…Read More

Morning Mets Notes: Injury Updates for David Wright and Daniel Murphy

The Mets are still being very cautious when it comes to getting both David Wright and Daniel Murphy back…Read More

Morning Mets Notes: Will David Wright and Daniel Murphy Be Ready for Opening Day?

Coming into this season, one of the strengths for the New York Mets is anticipated to be the infield.…Read More

Morning Mets Notes: Daniel Murphy Appears in Minor League Game

Daniel Murphy has yet to appear in a Grapefruit League game this spring for the Mets, but he took another…Read More

Morning Mets Notes: David Wright Scratched with Sore Back

So, it looks like Captain America has a human side to him afterall. David Wright was getting himself…Read More

Morning Mets Notes: Mets Being Conservative with Zack Wheeler Injury

Although it was only a Spring Training game yesterday, there was excitement in the air before Zack Wheeler‘s…Read More

Which Player is Most Likely to Breakout for the Mets in 2013?

Welcome to the last installment of the Rising Apple Roundtable Discussion! This is just one part of an…Read More

The Rising Apple Report, Ep. 8: A Gal for All Seasons Talks Mets

I was pleased to once again be hosting on The Rising Apple Report last night, with a special guest for…Read More

Morning Mets Notes: Matt den Dekker Likely to Start 2013 in Triple-A Las Vegas

With the Mets current outfield situation heading into 2013, there has been plenty of chatter whether…Read More

Morning Mets Notes: Mets Shopping Justin Turner?

I know, the Mets haven’t even had their first Grapefruit League game yet, and there are already…Read More