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Amazin’ Look Back – June 18, 1973: Streak Over as Mets Lose to Phillies, 9-6, at the Vet

The New York Mets, after winning 5 in a row to get within a game of .500, opened a 7-game road trip by dropping to 28-30 with a 9-6 loss to the Phillies at Veterans Stadium on Monday, June 18, 1973. Jim…Read More

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

4/28 Game Recap: Game Turns In Seventh Inning, Not Before Jon Niese And Cole Hamels Duel Through Six – Mets Fall 5-1; Phillies Sweep Series

There was no joy in METville today.  In truth, the visiting Philadelphia club turned New York’s weekend into a rather somber affair by completing a three game sweep Sunday afternoon over their…Read More

4/26 Game Recap: Philadelphia’s Kyle Kendrick Tosses Three Hit, Complete Game Shutout Over Mets

If you were at Friday night’s opening game against the Philadelphia Phillies, I’m sorry.  If you watched at home, at least you were able to run out, and catch a movie while the night was still…Read More

Rising Apple Report, Ep. 19 – Dodgers Series Wrapup & Phillies Preview with Ted

Yesterday evening, I was happy to be joined by staff writer Will DeBoer for the first time since the inaugural episode of the Report. We discussed the likes of Jordany being Jordany, Terry Collins’…Read More

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Rising Apple Report, Ep. 19 – Live at 6:30PM EST

The Rising Apple Report is back for it’s 19th episode of the year! I will host, with staff writer…Read More

Rising Apple Report, Ep. 17 – Phillies Wrapup & Twins Series Preview with Ben Noble

It was a blast hosting the latest edition of the Rising Apple Report, though it unfortunately proceeded…Read More

Rising Apple Report New Schedule – Ep. 16: Met Silverman of “Swinging ’73″

With the 2013 season becoming familiar to us, the Rising Apple Report has adjusted and added to its schedule.…Read More

4/8 Game Recap: Matt Harvey Battles & Mets Infect Phillies’ “Doc”, Win 7-2

What started out after the 1st inning looking like a possible pitcher’s duel quickly turned into…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

Phillies Sign Delmon Young; Should Mets Fans Care?

Yesterday, MLB Trade Rumors reported the Phillies had agreed to sign free agent outfielder Delmon Young…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

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

Rising Apple Mets’ First-half MVP Award: David Wright

The Rising Apple staff will be starting a weekly feature where one player will be chosen and highlighted…Read More

This Date in Mets History Double Header: Gm. 2: 1996 – Huskey and Ochoa Lead the Way as Mets Beat Phillies, 10-6, at the Vet

The 1996 New York Mets are a team trying to break out of an ugly era in Metropolitan history. They’ve…Read More

Dickey Wants Contract Extension, Is It Time For Mets To Offer?

On December 23, 2009, the Mets organization signed a rather unsuccessful pitcher — who once had a promising…Read More

Jeremy Hefner May Get Another Start as Batista Struggles in Double-A

Terry Collins was asked last night whether or not Jeremy Hefner earned his next start in the rotation…Read More

Game Recap: Hefner Uses Bat and Arm to Win 6-3

Once again, a game started by Jeremy Hefner featured a rain delay that lasted over an hour, but this…Read More

Series Preview: Phillies @ Mets

It’s that time again; the Phillies and Mets are getting together for their third match-up of the…Read More

Terry Collins Looking to Give David Wright a Rest

If you’re Terry Collins, it’s been very tough to sit David Wright this season; in fact, the…Read More