Mets Acquire Brandon Hicks From A’s; Willie Randolph To Join Team USA as Coach
It was another day of small moves for the Mets, as they acquired utility infielder Brandon Hicks from the Oakland A’s for cash considerations. The 27-year-old was picked in the 3rd round of the 2007…Read More
Mets Sign Reliever Wanel Mesa
The Mets signed right-handed reliever Wanel Mesa to a minor league contract. News of the agreement was first reported by Baseball America. The 25-year-old hurler has spent most of his time in the Nationals…Read More
Year in Review: Tim Byrdak
Rising Apple’s Year in Review series takes a look at yet another reliever that had a significant role with the team before he was lost for the remainder of the season due to injury. Tim Byrdak signed…Read More
Mets Diamond Notes: Flores and Montero Win Players of the Year, Keith Hernandez to Shave Mustache?
The Mets released a statement yesterday that said they will be honoring both infielder Wilmer Flores and pitcher Rafael Montero on Saturday at Citi Field as the Sterling Organizational Player and Pitcher…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; he tried to negotiate an extension for David Wright earlier this year, but the third baseman was…Read More
Mets Diamond Notes: Byrdak’s Surgery Scheduled, Pelfrey Progressing
While most of the news from the Mets today concerned the looming contract extension negotiations for…Read More
Mets Diamond Notes: 2013 All-Star Logo Unveiled, Jason Bay Not Going Anywhere
Although the logo was leaked last week, the Mets held an official press conference yesterday afternoon…Read More
Daily Mets Diamond Notes: Wheeler Makes Triple-A Debut, Byrdak Out For Season
After a 10-6 record and 3.26 ERA through 19 starts with Double-A Binghamton, Zack Wheeler made his debut…Read More
Mets Notes: Harvey to Make Citi Debut Friday, Santana to Return Next Weekend
Although his focus will be on executing his pitches against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in the…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
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
MLB Trade Rumors: Scott Hairston Drawing Interest
According to Assistant GM Jon Ricco, the Mets are still planning on trying to make some “minor…Read More
This Date in Mets History: 2011 – The Orange and Blue Survive a rough 5th by Niese, win Beltran’s Last Game 8-6, At The Great American
“The Mets improved to 52-51 and got their second straight victory in a week that has at times been…Read More
MLB Trade Rumors: Could the Mets Deal Daniel Murphy?
This question has been asked plenty, and even though the Dodgers almost acquired him over the winter,…Read More
Mets Bullpen: The Reoccurring Nature of These Blown Saves is Bordering Insanity
Look what Jordany Valdespin did…again. He hit a three run pinch hit homer in the top of the ninth…Read More
MLB Trade Rumors: Francisco Rodriguez and Huston Street “Too Pricey”
Sandy Alderson spoke with the media before the Mets took the field in their series opener against the…Read More
Game Recap: Mets’ Bullpen Implodes In Second Straight Loss To Braves
The Mets dropped their second straight in Atlanta. And that’s not good. They are now 5 1/2…Read More
Game Recap: Mets Power Down in Atlanta; Short Circuit In First Game of Second Half.
Game Number Eighty-Seven Final: New York Mets 5; Atlanta Braves 7. And we’re off. …Read More
Little Jerry Seinfield Lives On
After Frank Francisco decided to describe the Yankees as “chickens” since he feels they complain…Read More
Jon Rauch Demoted From Mets Setup Role
After a string of unproductive outings, Terry Collins finally had the last straw as Jon Rauch gave up…Read More





















