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5/15 Game Recap: Shaun Marcum Finally Pitches Well But It’s Not Enough; Mets Lose 4-2

Shelby Miller’s no-hit streak lasted only 2 batters tonight, as David Wright chopped a two-out single up the middle (he eventually stole second base), but Miller nonetheless collected three strikeouts…Read More

It’s Time For Ike Davis To Go To Vegas

Ike Davis came into tonight’s game with a .169 batting average.  Including tonight’s game he has struck out in all but three games in May.  It has gotten to the point where I am happy to…Read More

Recap: Terry Collins’ Interview on WFAN

A few minutes ago, Mets manager Terry Collins wrapped up his weekly spot with Mike Francesa on WFAN.  Here are the highlights:   On whether the Mets want to get rid of Jordany Valdespin: No, we need…Read More

Zack Wheeler Examined in NY, Result is “All Good”

UPDATE – MAY 15th, 4:27 PM: Per Zack Wheeler’s agent Al Goetz and relayed by Jorge Castillo of the Star Ledger, Zack Wheeler was examined today in New York by the Mets’ team doctors. …Read More

Amazin’ Look Back: May 15, 1973 – Cubs Outlast Mets 4-3 In Wrigley

After an off day, the Mets were in Chicago today for a one game showdown against the first place Cubs.  April’s Pitcher of the Month, Jerry Koosman took the mound this afternoon against Burt Hooton…Read More

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Turning Two: Fun With Numbers

Sam Maxwell approached me last week to ask something to the effect of “Hey, have you noticed that the…Read More

5/14 Game Recap: Mets Trounced by Cardinals 10-4

Dillon Gee didn’t have much, Robert Carson had less, and the Mets got annihilated tonight in St.…Read More

GM And Salesman

The man in charge of bringing the Mets back to respectability is General Manager, Sandy Alderson. Alderson…Read More

Collin McHugh in St. Louis, Scott Atchison Placed on DL

UPDATE – 5:14 PM: Per the beat writers, the Mets have placed Scott Atchison on the disabled list.  …Read More

5/13 Game Recap: Mets Play Shoddy Defense, Lose to Cardinals 6-3

The Mets fell to St. Louis tonight 6-3 in the first game of a seven game road trip. Jeremy Hefner got…Read More

Rising Apple Top Ten: Hey, New Guy!

Ladies and gentlemen, here is tonight’s Top Ten list! Tonight’s category: Top Ten Things Overheard…Read More

Recap: Sandy Alderson’s Interview on WFAN

A little while ago, Sandy Alderson was a guest of Mike Francesa on WFAN.  Here are the highlights of…Read More

Mets Sign Rick Ankiel, Demote Andrew Brown to AAA

According to the beat writers and confirmed by Jon Heyman, the Mets have signed Rick Ankiel to a major…Read More

MLB Power Rankings: Week 6

  This week saw another change at the top, the Red Sox continue to tumble down the rankings, and…Read More

Amazin’ Look Back – May 13th, 1973: Mets Win 6-4, Sweep Pirates

The Mets put a nail in the coffin at Three Rivers Stadium, sweeping the stunned Pirates 6-4 on Mother’s…Read More

The Mets are a Disaster at the Moment…Now What?

The Mets started the season 7-4.  Since then, they’ve gone 7-16.  After today’s loss to…Read More

5/12 Game Recap: Mets Fall to Pirates 3-2 in Series Finale

Today at Citi Field, the Mets dropped the finale of a four game set to Pittsburgh by the score of 3-2. Matt…Read More

Zack Wheeler Turning His Fortunes Around In Vegas

Whether real or imagined, the problems which beset Zack Wheeler earlier this season appear to be behind…Read More

Morning Notes & Thoughts: On Wheeler, the Bullpen, & Valdespin

Here are today’s pertinent news and notes… Zack Wheeler is just about ready…what happens…Read More

Minor League Round-Up: Friday Recaps For Savannah, Port St. Lucie and Binghamton

Friday Final: Rome Braves 3; Savannah Sand Gnats 2 After dropping Thursday’s series opener in…Read More