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
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





















