Game Recap: Pair of Home Runs Not Enough as Mets Can’t Complete Sweep in 3-2 Loss
For the second game in a row, the Mets and Phillies finished their contest with a final score of 3-2. Unlike last night, New York was on the short end of the stick, as Jonathon Niese wasn’t able…Read More
Mets Diamond Notes: Scott Hairston Claimed on Waivers, Terry Collins’ Job Safe
A day after the Mets placed Scott Hairston and Andres Torres on waivers, an unknown team has claimed Hairston, reported Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Hairston (.272/.312/.512) has been having a great season…Read More
Mets Diamond Notes: Hairston and Torres Put on Waivers, Murphy to Have MRI
Before the Mets took the field in their 2-1 win yesterday afternoon at Citi Field, they made some headlines, as both Scott Hairston and Andres Torres were placed on waivers. Although Sandy Alderson has…Read More
Game Recap: Bullpen Wastes Solid Start From Matt Harvey in 5-2 Loss
Matt Harvey continued his impressive run with the Mets last night, as he put together another solid start, and has now struck out 43 batters in his first 36 innings pitched in the Big Leagues. That’s…Read More
Should Scott Hairston Get a Chance To Start For The Mets?
While watching pre-game coverage on SNY before R.A. Dickey and the Mets took on Alex White and the Rockies, Kevin Burkhardt started an interesting conversation with his fellow reporters, then kept it…Read More
Game Recap: Jeremy Hefner, Mets Lose Rubber Match in Washington, 5-2
After what ended up being a 2.5 hour rain delay, the series finale between the Mets and Nationals was…Read More
Mets Diamond Notes: Possible Scott Hairston Extension, Kirk Nieuwenhuis Expected Back in September
Sandy Alderson has shown that he’s more than willing to negotiate contracts with players in-season;…Read More
Game Recap: Johan Santana Struggles Again in 6-4 Loss
Johan Santana was entering this start hoping he could turn around what has been a nightmare-ish four…Read More
Mets Acquire Kelly Shoppach
The Mets announced they have claimed back-up catcher Kelly Shoppach off waivers for a player to be named…Read More
Mets Diamond Notes: Trading Scott Hairston, Shutting Down Johan Santana?
Once the Mets went through their second half tailspin coming out of the gate following the All-Star break,…Read More
Game Recap: Matt Harvey’s Home Debut Spoiled By Braves in 4-0 Loss
Last night was a special night for Matt Harvey; it was his first start in the Major Leagues in front…Read More
Mets Diamond Notes: Jason Bay Becomes Platoon Player, Ike Davis on Twitter
Well, stage one of phasing Jason Bay out of the Mets starting lineup has already been put into place.…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
Lack of Moves by Mets at Trade Deadline Explained
The 4pm deadline yesterday afternoon for the non-waiver trade deadline came and passed, and as expected,…Read More
Game Recap: The Tim Lincecum of Old Silences Mets Bats in 4-1 Loss
The Giants made plenty of news Tuesday afternoon before the trade deadline passed, as they acquired Hunter…Read More
Does Sandy Alderson Care What You Think?
Sandy Alderson differs from Omar Minaya in many ways, not the least of which is his interview style.…Read More
Game Recap: Scott Hairston’s Two Homers Help Mets in Wild 8-7 Win
The bullpen had a hard time holding the lead in the late innings, but the Mets were able to put together…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
David Wright: Mr. Wilpon Should Already Know If He Is Committed Long Term
Know this now before reading on – this is not a request on my part to trade David Wright. So…Read More
Game Recap: R.A. Dickey Shows All-Star Form in 5-1 Win
Since they took two of three from the Phillies in the beginning of the month, the Mets have lost five…Read More





















