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Quick Hits: Lucas Duda Isn’t Struggling at the Plate

It’s a common narrative we’ve been hearing from bloggers alike. Lucas Duda has been a disappointment in Spring Training. His job is at risk.   I feel like for all we hear about spring…Read More

Rising Apple Report Ep. 10 – Leadership Skills, Byrd in Center? & Metsian Perseverance

Last night, I had the privilege of hosting the 10th Rising Apple Report and was happy to be joined by Staff Writers Dan Haefeli and Danny Abriano for the piping-hot half-hour of Mets talk. After a few…Read More

The Blessing-in-Disguise Absence of David Allen Wright

The Greatest Position Player in the History of the New York Mets went off on his way this past Saturday eager to start playing for his Country before playing for the City of New York and it’s Metropolitan…Read More

New York Mets – Grapefruit League Week One Review

Week One of Grapefruit League play is in the books.  Early on, the Mets catching situation looks to be benefiting from improvement.  John Buck, Anthony Recker, and Travis d’Arnaud, have combined…Read More

Rising Apple Report, Ep. 9 – Steve From “Kranepool” & Ted Berg Join the Report

Being my lucky number, I was thrilled to get the chance to host Episode 9 of The Rising Apple Report, with not only Steve Keane from Kranepool Society joining us, but SNY.TV’s former Senior Editor…Read More

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The Rising Apple Report Airs Tonight at 6:30 EST

The Rising Apple Report has arrived at its 9th episode of the year as hosting duties are once more bestowed…Read More

Will Matt den Dekker Just HIT ALREADY?!

By now I’m sure many of you heard of or have seen the catch Matt den Dekker made last night, robbing…Read More

Rising Apple Top Ten: #MattHarveyFacts

All of us here at Rising Apple have gotten very amped up for how Baller Matt Harvey seems to be. Even…Read More

The New York Mets Are Building Towards A New AGE In Flushing

In 1969, the Mets pitching staff average age was 25.8 years old.  The average age of the 1973 staff…Read More

Happy Valentine’s Day From Rising Apple!

I must admit, the main reason I wanted to wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day was to show all…Read More

Quick Hits – This Just In: Justin Turner’s Beard is Epic

The Utilityman, Justin Turner, aka @redturn2, has been spotted not only with an outfield glove (ready…Read More

Mets Notes from the First Official Day of Spring Training

Today is the official reporting date for Mets pitchers and catchers.  There will be tidbits from camp…Read More

Rising Apple Report: Ep. 6 – Tonight at 6:30

The Rising Apple Report returns this evening for our 6th Episode of the year. I will be hosting once…Read More

Red Sox Scouting Ike Davis; Jeurys Familia to Pitch in Relief This Winter

The last two weeks have been full of Ike Davis trade rumors, which would make room for Lucas Duda at…Read More

Spring Training Game 18: Mets Defeat Astros, 8-2

After winning just one game in their last ten, the Mets turned to starter R.A. Dickey to pick them up.…Read More

Spring Training Game 13: Tigers Shutout Mets, 9-0

The first reaction to a 9-0 defeat is usually “oomph.” But even though starter Johan Santana…Read More

Mets Re-Assign Matt Harvey, Among Others to Minor League Camp

As Spring Training trudges on, handing out red slips is only a natural part of the process. Today, Armando…Read More

Game 4 Spring Training: Marlins Drop Mets, 5-4

The New York Mets took on the Miami Marlins for the second straight game, but like Wednesday’s…Read More

Game 2A Spring Training: Mets Down Cardinals, 8-6

It was only two innings, but it was two innings more than he pitched in all of 2011. Johan Santana got…Read More

Spring Training Game 1: Nationals Defeat Mets, 3-1

Granted, it’s only Spring Training, but baseball has more or less arrived. The New York Mets took…Read More