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5/17 Game Recap: Matt Harvey Earns Fifth Victory And Delivers Game Winning RBI As Mets Edge Cubs, 3-2

The Mets were in the Windy City today starting a three game weekend series against the Cubs.  Matt Harvey climbed the hill for a traditional daytime affair at Wrigley Field, opposed by Chicago’s…Read More

Rainy Lara Continues Mastery Over South Atlantic League – Savannah Sand Gnats Blank Augusta GreenJackets In Eleven, 6-0

Savannah Sand Gnats pitcher Rainy Lara, 22, continued his mound dominance over the South Atlantic League Thursday evening with a brilliant eight inning, shutout performance over the Augusta GreenJackets. …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

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 him.  Based on his last three outings, the Mets top prospect is back to fulfilling everyone’s…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 Savannah, the second place Rome Braves gained a series split Friday with a 3-2 victory, and closed to…Read More

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5/10 Game Recap: Shaun Marcum Too Inconsistent, Doesn’t Last Five; Mets Bow To Pirates 7-3

In game two this evening against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, Shaun Marcum climbed the mound in…Read More

Harrisburg Senators Toss Combined No-Hitter Over Binghamton; Mets Lose 6-1, Spoiling Feat With One Unearned Run

Is there such a thing as bypassing the indignity of getting no-hit over nine innings at home, by still…Read More

Noah Syndergaard Dominates, As PSL Mets Thump Palm Beach Cardinals 17-1

Entering tonight’s series opener versus the Palm Beach Cardinals, the Port St. Lucie Mets, were…Read More

Series Preview: Savannah Sand Gnats Versus Rome Braves; The Battle For First Place – Brandon Nimmo Headed For Disabled List

Let the battle for first place begin.  Currently leading the South Atlantic League’s Southern…Read More

What Are Sandy Alderson’s Remaining Organizational Options For Improving The Bullpen?

Mets minds think alike.  While I was putting this piece together, fellow Rising Apple staff writer Rich…Read More

Frank Francisco Returns to Mound as PSL Mets Shut out Daytona Cubs 1-0; Hansel Robles Pitches Tonight

The man who would be Mets closer – Frank Francisco‘s return from off-season elbow surgery…Read More

Zack Wheeler Finding His Groove; Wins Second Straight – Las Vegas 51′s Down The Sacramento River Cats, 6-2

Zack Wheeler celebrated Cinco de Mayo by posting his second consecutive impressive start Sunday afternoon,…Read More

The Battery Of Catcher Kevin Plawecki and Pitcher Rainy Lara Continue To Power The First Place Savannah Sand Gnats

So far during this stilll young season, baseball fans in Savannah have been treated to good times. …Read More

5/3 Game Recap: Terry Collins, Four Home Runs, Solid Defense, And A Comeback Spirit All Help Chop Down Atlanta Braves, 7-5 In 10 Innings

After enjoying Thursday off, the Mets arrived at their second destination during this quick two city…Read More

Just Keep Watching

“Just keep watching, just keep watching, just keep watching watching watching.”  I think…Read More

Amazin’ Look Back: April 1973 – Jerry Koosman Wins N.L. Pitcher Of The Month; Cleon Jones’ Injury Under Scrutiny; Time For Yogi To Show Jim Fregosi The Bench

The Mets are hopefully enjoying a few days off with their families, or just spending quality time away…Read More

Zack Wheeler Pitches Impressively To Earn First Victory Of Season – Las Vegas 51′s Bury Reno Aces, 10-2

With each passing start, the surge of drama during Zack Wheeler‘s early season struggles increasingly…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…Read More

Binghamton Mets Hurler Logan Verrett Putting Himself On The Radar

Who is Logan Verrett?  That used to be a difficult question considering Verrett did not start the 2013…Read More

Savannah Sand Gnats Roundup – Plus, The 2012 Brooklyn Cyclones’ Sensational Six; How Are They Doing Now?

Entering Saturday’s action down in Savannah, the trio of first baseman Jayce Boyd, catcher Kevin Plawecki,…Read More