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6/16 Game Recap: Mets Rally in 9th, Beat Cubs 4-3
The Mets defeated the Cubs by the score of 4-3 at Citi Field today, on a 4-run rally in the bottom of the 9th. The final blow was a walk-off, 3-run home run by Kirk Nieuwenhuis, that scored John Buck and…Read More
Mets to DFA Rick Ankiel, Recall Kirk Nieuwenhuis
According to a tweet from the Mets, the team will designate outfielder Rick Ankiel for assignment prior to tomorrow’s game. Kirk Nieuwenhuis will be recalled from AAA Las Vegas to take Ankiel’s…Read More
Morning Mets Notes: Jeremy Hefner Ready if Johan Santana Isn’t
With all the scrutiny surrounding Johan Santana and whether or not he’ll be ready to take the mound on Opening Day against the San Diego Padres, the Mets need to have some sort of back-up plan. Sandy…Read More
Morning Mets Notes: Johan Santana Takes the Mound After Criticism
It’s been an eventful weekend for Johan Santana. There have been plenty of news reports covering the southpaw as he continues to build up his arm and shoulder strength, and not much of it was good.…Read More
Coming Soon: The Mets Actually Have An Outfield
The biggest obstacle the Mets are facing this season is quite clearly finding an outfield. They went into the offseason knowing this would be an issue and they came out the offseason with very few questions…Read More
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2/23 Grapefruit League Game Preview: Washington Nationals @ New York Mets
The wait is over to see some real baseball action underway at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, as the…Read More
Morning Mets Notes: Jenrry Mejia Cleared to Report to Mets Camp by Weekend
It’s fair to say that over the last few years, Major League Baseball has been dealing with somewhat…Read More
Will the New York Mets’ Defense Really Be That Bad? Probably not: Fun With Numbers
Author’s Note: This piece is part five in a 6-part series reviewing the Mets’ 2012 season and previewing…Read More
Is The Mets’ Outfield Already Better Than Last Year? – Fun With Numbers
I know, it sounds pretty ridiculous. But hang with me, and in 1100 words or so, I think I can make a…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
Rising Apple Hypotheticals: Rebuilding the Outfield via Free Agency
We’ve said it here on Rising Apple many times, as have most other Mets Blogs and news outlets;…Read More
Year in Review: Kirk Nieuwenhuis
As we round out our player by player year in review pieces, it’s time to take a look at how Kirk…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
Mets Diamond Notes: Possible Scott Hairston Extension, Kirk Nieuwenhuis Expected Back in September
Sandy Alderson has shown that he’s more than willing to negotiate contracts with players in-season;…Read More
Sandy Alderson’s Off-Season To Do List
Now that the Mets are a season-high seven games under .500 following their loss to the Reds last night,…Read More
Daily Mets Diamond Notes: Wheeler Makes Triple-A Debut, Byrdak Out For Season
After a 10-6 record and 3.26 ERA through 19 starts with Double-A Binghamton, Zack Wheeler made his debut…Read More
Mets Notes: Harvey to Make Citi Debut Friday, Santana to Return Next Weekend
Although his focus will be on executing his pitches against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in the…Read More
Jason Bay Nearly Dealt To Marlins Before Trade Deadline
Ken Rosenthal released an interesting article yesterday, talking about some of the most intriguing trades…Read More
Zack Wheeler to Get Promoted to Triple-A
The move was hinted at a few weeks ago, but after Sandy Alderson squashed the rumors that Zack Wheeler…Read More
Mike Baxter Set to Return to Mets; Kirk Nieuwenhuis Optioned to Triple-A
Once Kirk Nieuwenhuis survived the roster move that ultimately ended in Lucas Duda getting a demotion…Read More
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