Are the Mets and Marlins Talking About Giancarlo Stanton?
Right after we watched the Miami Marlins engage in just their latest fire sale in November, we all wondered briefly whether or not Giancarlo Stanton would also be a part of this teardown. Even though he…Read More
Mets Re-Start Justin Upton Trade Talks
Early Friday afternoon, MLB Trade Rumors ran an article stating the Mets view free agent Scott Hairston as a fallback option for the outfield, and would rather acquire a prominent outfielder for the long-term.…Read More
Mets Acquire Collin Cowgill
Low and behold, the Mets did acquire an outfielder shortly after I published my most recent article, but it was for none of the outfielders I discussed. New York is sending minor leaguer Jefry Marte to…Read More
Will Mets or Blue Jays Benefit More From Potential Trade?
By now you’re probably well aware the Mets and Blue Jays are close to finalizing a seven-player deal that will include sending Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey north of the border and top catching prospect…Read More
R.A. Dickey Trade Rumors and News
There is still no deal between the Mets and the Blue Jays regarding R.A. Dickey, but reports are surfacing the two sides are getting closer and closer. Talks between Sandy Alderson and interested teams…Read More
R.A. Dickey Deal Close, But Won’t Happen Tonight
**On behalf of our staff here at Rising Apple, our thoughts and prayers go out to Newtown, CT and to…Read More
Mets Potential Trade Target: Travis d’Arnaud
Well, here we are; a day after looking at how J.P. Arencibia could be a fit for the Mets in 2013 and…Read More
Mets Potential Trade Target: Jarrod Saltalamacchia
News broke yesterday on MLB Trade Rumors that David Ross, former backup catcher for the Atlanta Braves,…Read More
Potential Mets Trade Target: Tyler Flowers
One of the numerous needs the Mets need to fill before they take the field on Opening Day in April is…Read More
Who Will the Mets Trade This Winter?
There has been plenty of talk over the last month about how the Mets will improve their 2013 roster,…Read More
Which Free Agent Outfielders Should Mets Target?
The outfield in 2012 for the New York Mets has been atrocious. Not only has there not been much production…Read More
Ike Davis Could Be Traded This Winter
In news that broke overnight from Adam Rubin first, an unnamed baseball source told him that the Mets…Read More
Mets Diamond Notes: Wheeler Dominates in Triple-A, Collins Say Santana is Still Healthy
It was a shaky start in the first inning of his second start with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, but Zack…Read More
Mets Diamond Notes: 2013 All-Star Logo Unveiled, Jason Bay Not Going Anywhere
Although the logo was leaked last week, the Mets held an official press conference yesterday afternoon…Read More
Rising Apple Player of the Week: Scott Hairston
The Rising Apple staff chooses one player to highlight on our site for their outstanding or unique performance…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
MLB Trade News: Braves Make Moves, Soto and League Dealt
Now that the non-waiver trade deadline is just hours away, there have been a flurry of moves made by…Read More
MLB Trade Rumors: Mets Inquired About Geovany Soto
Sandy Alderson and the Mets won’t be making any big splashes before the trade deadline passes tomorrow…Read More
MLB Trade Rumors: Scott Hairston Drawing Interest
According to Assistant GM Jon Ricco, the Mets are still planning on trying to make some “minor…Read More
MLB Trade Rumors: Could the Mets Deal Daniel Murphy?
This question has been asked plenty, and even though the Dodgers almost acquired him over the winter,…Read More





















