Two RA Writers Bid Farewell to the Man They Call J. Bay
Both myself and Rich Sparago had some last thoughts on Jason Bay. We decided to combine our efforts to express ourselves regarding the most tragic free agent signing in the History of the New York Mets. …Read More
Jason Bay to Get $21 Million By End of 2015
Last week, we heard the glorious news that the Mets and Jason Bay had reached a mutual agreement to grant him his unconditional release. New York is still on the hook for the $21 million he’s owed…Read More
Glory Days: Jason Bay
I don’t usually like to take part in schadenfreude, joy at the expense of others, but when Jason Bay was released from his Mets contract yesterday, I let out a little “hallelujah.” Then I thought…Read More
Wheeler and Harvey Considered “Untouchable”; Dickey Named Cy Young Finalist
The GM Meetings began yesterday in California, and will run through tomorrow. While Sandy Alderson is not looking to sign any free agents, these meetings are widely seen as a time when opposing GMs chat…Read More
With Bay Gone, What Happens From Here?
As has often been the case during Sandy Alderson’s tenure, today’s news about Jason Bay came out of nowhere. There were no whispers and no leaks. All anyone had been hearing was the company…Read More
Mets Release Jason Bay
The end of an error is finally here, folks! What we’ve been waiting for since the middle of this…Read More
Year in Review: Jason Bay
Rising Apple’s tour through the 2012 Mets is almost at its end. This morning we take a look at a man…Read More
Predicting The New York Mets Outfield For 2013
The Mets outfield will be a major area of concern moving into the off-season. Fans that are hoping for…Read More
To Cut or not to Cut: The Jason Bay Situation
Yesterday in the New York Post, Mike Puma quoted a team source who stated that there was “zero”…Read More
Frank Frank Not Shut Down Yet; No Chance of Bay Getting Cut in Spring?
He hasn’t pitched since he threw a scoreless inning on September 16th against the Milwaukee Brewers,…Read More
Game Recap: Dickey One Win Away from 20 after Beating Fish 4-3
R.A. Dickey‘s magical season is back on course as he looks to become the first 20-game winner for…Read More
Are Concussions Affecting Jason Bay’s Play?
We all know the kind of season Jason Bay has had; there are a number of words fans want to use to describe,…Read More
Mets Diamond Notes: Mejia’s Start Comes Earlier; Bay Helps Dickey’s Cy Young Chances?
Instead of getting his first MLB start in just over two years in the middle of next week, Terry Collins…Read More
Game Recap: Bay’s Grand Slam Lifts Mets to Sweep
I know, that title sounds weird. In his first at-bat in a week, Jason Bay helped give Chris Young a five-run…Read More
Game Recap: R.A. Dickey to the Rescue as Mets Win 3-1
The Mets did a couple of things Saturday that they haven’t done in a week. One, they actually won…Read More
Should Scott Hairston Get a Chance To Start For The Mets?
While watching pre-game coverage on SNY before R.A. Dickey and the Mets took on Alex White and the Rockies,…Read More
Game Recap: Jeremy Hefner, Mets Lose Rubber Match in Washington, 5-2
After what ended up being a 2.5 hour rain delay, the series finale between the Mets and Nationals was…Read More
Mets Diamond Notes: 2013 Payroll Staying Put, Jenrry Mejia Could Join Rotation in September
Although Sandy Alderson recently said that he hasn’t had a discussion with his fellow executives…Read More
Rising Apple Player of the Week: Jonathon Niese
The Rising Apple staff chooses one player to highlight on our site for their outstanding or unique performance…Read More
Matt Harvey: The Emerging Face Of The Franchise?
The seasons of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde continue. That’s the problem with this team. One day…Read More





















