5/5 Game Recap: Braves Defeat Mets, 9-4
The Braves beat the Mets by the score of 9-4 in the conclusion of a rain-shortened two-game series at Turner Field. Jon Niese struggled from the very beginning of the game, going just 4 innings and allowing…Read More
4/28 Game Recap: Game Turns In Seventh Inning, Not Before Jon Niese And Cole Hamels Duel Through Six – Mets Fall 5-1; Phillies Sweep Series
There was no joy in METville today. In truth, the visiting Philadelphia club turned New York’s weekend into a rather somber affair by completing a three game sweep Sunday afternoon over their…Read More
4/1 Opening Day Recap: Jon Niese Leads On The Mound And At The Plate As Mets Roll Over Padres, 11-2
“Put it in the books!” – Mets Baseball is back. Under partly cloudy skies this afternoon, and a cooperative temperate in the low-60′s, Mets fans were treated to a fine opening…Read More
3/17 Game Recap: Braves Edge Mets 2-1
On St. Patrick’s Day in Port Saint Lucie, the Mets (7-9 on the spring) took on the Braves (12-11 on the spring). The Braves defeated the Mets by the score of 2-1. Jonathon Niese started for the Mets…Read More
Jon Niese; Ace Pitcher? An Impressive Resume
Friday night, fellow Rising Apple writer Michael Lecolant noted quite accurately that the New York Mets’ rotation is looking for a young arm to step forward and take the baton from Johan Santana…Read More
Jon Niese; Ace Pitcher Wanted – Inquire Within
With R.A. Dickey shipped north of the border, the Mets starting rotation needs a new hero. I mean no…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
Winter Meetings: Day 3
8:16 PM: The Red Sox are expecting to keep Jacoby Ellsbury for 2013, but haven’t talked to Cody…Read More
Welcome to the Winter Meetings
This is one of the most exciting off-season weeks for baseball fans. Baseball executives, players, and…Read More
Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #9 – June 3
Thanksgiving time has come and gone, but Rising Apple is a feast of sorts that keeps on giving. If you’re…Read More
Trade Target: Dexter Fowler
Some reports have surfaced about outfielders who may be available via trade this off season. One outfielder…Read More
Year in Review: Jonathon Niese
Most of us Met fans were looking for Jonathon Niese to take the next step in 2012. He had been uneven…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
Jonathon Niese: As Good as He Needs to Be
Jonathon Niese did his part last night to make sure the Mets weren’t swept out of Citi Field by the…Read More
Matt Harvey: Mets’ Rookie Rises Up In Phoenix; Brilliant in Big League Debut
The responsibility of getting this road trip started off on the right foot, and turning the Mets’…Read More
Mets Starting Rotation: And Then There Were Two
And then there were two. Three fifths of the starting rotation the Mets began the season with have…Read More
The Mets Series Versus Washington Nationals May Decide Everything
New York fans do not need much reason to boo. They’ve booed the best of them. But that doesn’t…Read More
Mets Need To Add To The Bullpen
Following a sweep to the Atlanta Braves, the Mets sit 6.5 games in the National League East behind the…Read More
Mets Have Second Half Help On The Way
In less than three weeks, the trade deadline will be upon us. And between now and then, the Mets must…Read More
New York Mets Problems Are More Philosophical Than Tangible
Since Opening Day, starting pitching has been the Mets’ primary strength. Today, two-fifths of…Read More





















