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Rising Apple Top Ten: The Ultimate Question in the Universe

Ladies and gentlemen, here is tonight’s Top Ten list! Today’s category: Top Ten Universe Reactions to a Justin Turner Walk-Off   Now last Saturday myself and a bunch of the staff here at Rising…Read More

3/16 Game Recap: New York Mets Fall to Miami Marlins 4-2

With David Wright on the shelf for the next few days with his mild intercostal strain, Terry Collins said he would be giving Justin Turner a look at third base, and got the start today in Port St. Lucie…Read More

Wayne Garrett: Justin Turner of 1973?

As camp opens in Port St. Lucie, there are many storylines emerging for the New York Mets. Who will play the outfield? Will Bobby Parnell be an effective closer? When will Zack Wheeler make an impact in…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 trade rumors circulating about Justin Turner. Adam Rubin does a good job of summarizing why the Mets…Read More

Who Will be the Most Valuable Bench Player for the Mets in 2013?

Two days after discussing who each of us felt would be the best part of the starting rotation this season for the New York Mets, we’re on to the next installment of the Rising Apple Roundtable Discussion.…Read More

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Quick Hits – This Just In: Justin Turner’s Beard is Epic

The Utilityman, Justin Turner, aka @redturn2, has been spotted not only with an outfield glove (ready…Read More

Amazin’ Ten of 2012: #6 – April 26

As the Winter Meetings get underway from the fabulous Opryland in Nashville, it’s hard for Mets fans…Read More

Year in Review: Justin Turner

October baseball is in full swing, and while the fans of eight teams are still stressing with every inning…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

Glory Days: Rusty Staub

The most impressive pennant race this season was Oakland’s stunning comeback to win the AL West over…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: 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

The Downward Slide: How to Keep the Guys Positive

After a brutal stretch for most of the first month after the All-Star Break, the Mets have two weeks’…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

Glory Days: Justin Turner

After today’s encouraging bounce-back win over the Marlins, the Mets have the rest of the night off.…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Jason Bay Becomes Platoon Player, Ike Davis on Twitter

Well, stage one of phasing Jason Bay out of the Mets starting lineup has already been put into place.…Read More

Game Recap: The Tim Lincecum of Old Silences Mets Bats in 4-1 Loss

The Giants made plenty of news Tuesday afternoon before the trade deadline passed, as they acquired Hunter…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 2011 – The Orange and Blue Survive a rough 5th by Niese, win Beltran’s Last Game 8-6, At The Great American

“The Mets improved to 52-51 and got their second straight victory in a week that has at times been…Read More

New York Mets Send Omar Quintanilla to Orioles for Cash

Well, I can’t say I’m too surprised by this move. After filling in at shortstop admirably…Read More

Game Recap: Mets’ Bullpen Implodes In Second Straight Loss To Braves

The Mets dropped their second straight in Atlanta.  And that’s not good.  They are now 5 1/2…Read More