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Lucas Duda Is Hitting .224

The Mets went into spring training with many questioning their outfield. Sandy Alderson even joked about his contingent of outfielders, asking “what outfield?”  However, Alderson decided to…Read More

Quick Hits: The Byrd is No Longer the Word

When the Mets signed Marlon Byrd prior to spring training, I figured he was simply AAA fodder.  His atrocious 2012 and suspension for PED use led me to believe I’d be correct, but his hot spring…Read More

Collin Cowgill is Finally Getting His Chance with Mets

If you’ve been a regular reader here at Rising Apple, you’re very aware of how much the entire staff likes Collin Cowgill. When Sandy Alderson completed the trade to acquire him from the Oakland…Read More

3/30 Game Recap: Dillon Gee, New York Mets Fall to Baltimore Orioles, 7-1

Dillon Gee and Jeremy Hefner got their final tuneups today before the New York Mets hopped on a plane to Flushing to prepare for Opening Day. Unfortunately, their outings weren’t that great against…Read More

3/27 Game Recap: Mets Top Astros, 6-2

Jonathon Niese and the Mets welcomed the Houston Astros to Tradition Field tonight, as all of baseball is finishing up their Spring Training schedule in advance of Opening Day next week. Read | Share

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Rising Apple Player of the Week: Marlon Byrd

The Rising Apple staff chooses one player to highlight on our site for their outstanding or unique performance…Read More

Rising Apple Report – Tonight at 6:30PM EST

The Rising Apple Report enters double digits for the very 1st time as the 10th episode is delivered…Read More

Marlon Byrd in Center Field? No Thanks

In a piece today for ESPN New York, Adam Rubin surmises that Marlon Byrd could see time in center field…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,…Read More

Corey Patterson And Depth

Today, the Mets announced the signing of outfielder Corey Patterson to a minor-league contract. While…Read More

What Could The Mets Get Out of Marlon Byrd?

On Friday, news broke that the Mets signed outfielder Marlon Byrd to a minor league contract with an…Read More