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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 the second week in a row. Taryn Cooper, also known as “The Coop” from A Gal for All Seasons,…Read More

The Rising Apple Report Airs Tonight at 6:30pm EST

The Rising Apple Report stops in for its eighth episode, as we chat about the latest news and rumors regarding our beloved New York Mets, and welcome on another special guest. I will once again take the…Read More

Mets Morning Notes: Amazins Still Have an Interest in Jose Valverde?

We’re now less than a week away before the Mets begin their Grapefruit League games on Saturday, as they’re set to start things off against the defending NL East champion Washington Nationals.…Read More

Morning Mets Notes: David Wright Doesn’t Need a “C” to be the Captain

In the spirit of Barack Obama giving this year’s State of the Union Address last night, Terry Collins did the same for the Mets, meeting with reporters for about 30 minutes in PSL yesterday. He talked…Read More

Who Will Be the Best Starting Pitcher for the Mets in 2013?

As we have now been blessed to see pitchers and catchers officially report to Port St. Lucie today, the Rising Apple staff felt it was appropriate to start making predictions for the 2013 season over the…Read More

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Rising Apple Report: Ep. 5, Tonight at 6:30

All of us here at Rising Apple have been thrilled to bring a half-hour of Mets talk to the internet airwaves…Read More

This Day in Mets History: Mets Acquire Johan Santana, Pending an Extension

I can’t believe it’s been five years since this happened, because it still feels like yesterday.…Read More

Is Perception Actually Reality?

Barring a revelation in the physical, Shaun Marcum will replace R.A. Dickey in the Mets rotation. He…Read More

David Wright Headed To 2nd World Baseball Classic – Johan Santana Still Ineligible

On March 2nd, the first pitch will be thrown in Japan to open the 2013 and third ever World Baseball…Read More

Mets Still Trying to Fill Out Roster; Diamondbacks Want Young Pitching for Kubel

Jon Heyman gives all Mets fans a glimmer of hope that the Amazins aren’t done shaping the 2013…Read More

Joe Saunders Wants Three Years; Will 2013 Be Johan’s Last in Flushing?

The free agent pitching market has shrunk a little more this weekend, although no one has agreed to sign…Read More

What Can We Expect From Johan Santana in 2013?

Nobody knew what to expect from Johan Santana going into last season; he was coming off an incredibly…Read More

Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #1 – June 1

It’s December 22, which means we’ve survived the end of the world. But what is coming to an end is…Read More

Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #8 – May 26

The hardest part of Thanksgiving weekend? Getting back to real life the Monday after. So here’s a little…Read More

Wishing You All a Very Metsian Thanksgiving

I am thankful for the New York Mets. I am thankful for the kind of thrills I can get on any given summer…Read More

Johan Santana Not Throwing Yet; Special Announcement For Dickey on SNY Tonight

The Mets tweeted a couple pictures of Johan Santana and COO Jeff Wilpon out on Coney Island yesterday…Read More

Year in Review: Johan Santana

Our Year in Review series continues as we take a look at how Johan Santana contributed to the Mets’…Read More

Predicting The 2013 Mets Starting Rotation

The stove is heating up for the New York Mets, as rumors of contract talks with David Wright start to…Read More

What Johan Santana’s No-Hitter Meant to Me

June 1st, 2012 was a magical night for Mets fans, as we watched Johan Santana throw the first no-hitter…Read More

2012: A Hybrid of the 50 Seasons Prior

It’s October 5th. There are two games being played today that will decide quickly what direction…Read More