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Rising Apple Report, Ep. 12 – The Report Previews the Braves and the Phillies

Last night, I was happy to be joined by staff writers Rich Sparago and Mike Lecolant for the latest piping-hot half hour of Mets Talk. This week, we were also joined by Fred Owens of Fansided’s Tomahawk…Read More

The Rising Apple Report Ep. 12 – Tonight at 6:30PM EST

If you missed last week’s, here it is.   The Rising Apple Report is back for its 12th episode, as I take the hosting mound for the latest piping-hot half hour of Mets talk. On this week’s…Read More

There’s No Place Like Home

Citi Field has come a long way since it opened in 2009.  The outfield walls that were once black are now Mets blue.  The same walls no longer make it impossible to hit home runs.  There are more reminders…Read More

Two RA Writers Bid Farewell to the Man They Call J. Bay

Both myself and Rich Sparago had some last thoughts on Jason Bay. We decided to combine our efforts to express ourselves regarding the most tragic free agent signing in the History of the New York Mets. …Read More

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Collin Cowgill and the New York Mets Outfield: Fun With Numbers

After yesterday’s trade of R.A. Dickey, et. al. for catcher John Buck and prospects Travis d’Arnaud,…Read More

“This” Date in Mets History, “Belated” Edition: 8/27/2000 – Mike Hampton and the Orange and Blue Slay Some Snakes At Shea

  The 2000 New York Mets are following up their ’99 Renaissance with a solid wild card lead.…Read More

Rising Apple is Looking To Add a Pair of New Writers

Consider yourself a big fan of the New York Mets? Think that you could handle writing about the team…Read More

Mets Minor League Profile: Michael Fulmer, RHP, Savannah Sand Gnats – Low A

The New York Mets have been lauded for the stockpile of pitching arms they are collecting in their system.…Read More

Does Sandy Alderson Care What You Think?

Sandy Alderson differs from Omar Minaya in many ways, not the least of which is his interview style.…Read More

Could the Mets Re-Acquire Jose Reyes?

According to MLB.com beat writer Joe Frisario, there’s a good chance the Miami Marlins could become…Read More

Six Years Later, Wright Is Still Prince

On May 29, 2006, the future looked endlessly promising for David Wright. The Mets were roaring back…Read More

Mets Should Trade for B.J. Upton

Before you say, “But B.J. Upton isn’t a reliever,” there’s good reason the New…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

Ruben Tejada Is For Real

A little over halfway through the season, question marks still surround most of the Mets’ young…Read More

Series Preview: New York Mets @ Atlanta Braves

The Ol’ Rivalry renews once more this weekend in Atlanta, as the Mets charge into the southern…Read More

Five Starting Pitchers the Mets Could Trade For to Replace Dillon Gee

The good news is that Dillon Gee will soon be released from the hospital. The bad news is that the treatment…Read More

Potential Trade Chip: Kirk Nieuwenhuis

As the Mets head into the All Star Break and closer toward the trading deadline, Sandy Alderson and company…Read More

Have the Mets Replacement Shortstops Been Better Than Jose Reyes?

The day Jose Reyes officially became a member of the Miami Marlins, I felt a strange, previously unknown…Read More

R.A. Dickey Is Clear Choice To Start The All-Star Game

After a shaky outing against the Yankees last Sunday, R.A. Dickey‘s status as the best pitcher…Read More