Rising Apple Report, Ep. 20 – Terry Collins & Marlins Preview with a Maniac
Prior to last night’s eye-roller, Rich Sparago and I hit the airwaves to discuss the debacle of a weekend sweep to Phillie in the Citi. Though the chatter included Ruben Tejada and his long-term…Read More
Rising Apple Top Ten: Come for the Attractions, Stay for More Attractions
Ladies and gentlemen, here is today’s Top Ten list! Today’s category: Top Ten New Additions to Marlins Park The Mets are in Miami the early part of this week, and of course we all know how…Read More
Series Preview: Miami Marlins @ New York Mets
After scoring 19 runs in their first two games of the season, the Mets were shut down by the San Diego Padres in the series finale, losing a pitcher’s duel, 2-1. The Amazins lick their wounds quickly…Read More
Rising Apple Report, Ep. 13 – Starting Pitching’s Falling Down & A Marlin Maniac
Last night, I had the privilege of hosting the last Spring Training episode of the Rising Apple Report. I am ecstatic we here at your one-stop shop for all things New York Mets will finally be doing…Read More
Rising Apple Report – Tonight at 6:30PM EST
Lucky Number 13 arrives as The Rising Apple Report gears up for its last Spring Training Episode of the season. I will host as Staff Writer Danny Abriano joins me giving his thoughts on all things Orange…Read More
2013 Season Preview: N.L. East
This is the sixth and final piece in a week-long series in which the staff of Rising Apple previews…Read More
Off-season Update: NL East
We are just about at the half-way point of the off-season (in terms of time to spring training), and…Read More
Should Re-signing Dickey Be A Top Priority?
There is no denying that R.A. Dickey is having a superb season. Now in his third season with the New…Read More
Rising Apple Player of the Week: Ruben Tejada
The Rising Apple staff chooses one player to highlight on our site for their outstanding or unique performance…Read More
The Downward Slide: At Least We’re Not the Marlins
With the team’s record stabilized after a 6-5 West Coast swing, the Mets begin a six-game homestand…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
NL East News: Hanley Ramirez Dealt to Dodgers, Cole Hamles Signs Extension with Hamels
Coming into this season, a lot of baseball analysts had the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins at…Read More
Mets Spent Money On Bolstering Bullpen, But Has It Improved From 2011?
After losing All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes to the division rival Marlins, the Mets’ front office focused…Read More
Mets Re-selling No-Hitter Tickets
When I first read this headline off ESPN New York, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. Why the…Read More
Patience for Ike Davis is Wearing Thin
Ok, we all know the struggles that Ike Davis has had thus far in 2012. As if his triple slash doesn’t…Read More
Game Recap: Francisco Spoils Another Late Rally in 8-4 Loss
After coming back and winning Saturday afternoon in Miami, the Mets had a chance to steal the series…Read More
Series Preview: Mets @ Marlins
About a week ago, the second match-up between the Mets and Marlins in Miami didn’t seem like it…Read More
Divesting From Reyes Fund Pays Dividends. I’ll Tell You How Much.
Good Morning Sunshine. And Happy Eleventh de Mayo to Mets Fans everywhere; even Floridians! Consider…Read More
Heath Bell Implodes, Captain Kirk Supplies the Broom
Kirk Nieuwenhuis helped the Mets get off to a quick start in the bottom of the first today with a lead-off…Read More
Wright Supplies the Power, Passes Strawberry in Win
The Mets and Marlins found themselves locked in another great pitching match-up between R.A. Dickey and…Read More





















