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Opining About Terry Collins & His Status

When the Mets fired Jerry Manuel at the end of 2010, I admit I was part of the majority who wanted the job immediately handed over to Wally Backman. Clearly, that wasn’t going to occur, but Wally…Read More

Rising Apple Report: Ep. 4 – @MetsGM’s Got the Hardy-Har-Hars

With all the sudden Mets news that rushed in Thursday morning, the most recent Rising Apple Report almost didn’t make an appearance on the site of its name. Yes, the morning after recording the show,…Read More

Rising Apple Off-Season Player of the Week: Wally Backman

Each week during the off-season, I will be selecting a random, former Met to highlight. This will be taking place of our usual Friday segment, Rising Apple Player of the Week, until the regular season…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 1984 – Wally, Keith and Hubie Set Pace as the Orange and Blue Beat Expos at Shea

The 1984 New York Mets have rejuvenated a franchise and their fanbase. After 6 straight losing seasons, manager Davey Johnson in his first year at the helm has the Mets 14 games over .500. Though a terrible…Read More

Mets Minor League Profile: Cory Vaughn, Righty OF, St. Lucie Mets – Adv. A

Back in 2010, I was living in Brooklyn and exploring the historic landscape that is baseball in the Ol’ City of Churches. Add to that, Wallyball had entered The Revival, and the 2010 Brooklyn Cyclones…Read More

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Mets Diamond Notes: Johan Santana Not ‘Untradeable,’ Bisons Shuffling out of Buffalo

Johan Santana‘s recent rough patch has been well documented through the media, and in the Mets…Read More

Matt Harvey Touched Up in Third Outing

His first ever MLB start in Arizona went brilliantly.  In his second start in San Francisco, he pitched…Read More

Matt Harvey Performs Well in His Audition in Buffalo

Matt Harvey‘s start for the Buffalo Bisons against the Toledo Mud Hens was more than just a regular…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 1986 – Mets Continue to Dominate with 11-0 2-hitter by El Sid

In Spring training, 1986, Davey Johnson said the Mets would dominate.  On July 11, 1986, he appears…Read More

Valentino Pascucci Wins Triple-A Home Run Derby

While Prince Fielder was busy winning the 2012 MLB Home Run Derby against Jose Bautista in Kansas City,…Read More

Pedro Beato to Join Mets Bullpen

Due to the unavailability of Kirk Nieuwenhuis Wednesday afternoon with his bruised hand, Terry Collins…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 1982: Mike Scott Beats Expos, 2-1, with Help from Relief Corps

The 1982 New York Mets are a scrappy folk. Celebrating the Metropolitans’ 20th anniversary, Manager…Read More

Ruben Tejada Returns, Frank Francisco Hits DL

While the Mets were able to activate both Ruben Tejada and Ramon Ramirez last night, there had to be…Read More

Twelfth Season of Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball by the Seashore… Fuhgeddaboudit!

The New York-Penn League Class-A (Short Season) affiliate of the New York Mets; The Brooklyn Cyclones;…Read More

“Wright” Player to Top Mets’ All-Time List

The first true highlight of the Mets’ 50th Anniversary Season has come.  There is a great measure…Read More

Photo: Wally Backman and Jenrry Mejia Chatting

Is the Pendulum Swinging Toward Bob Melvin over Terry Collins?

Folks, it looks like we are only two or three days away from finding out who will manage the New York…Read More

Mets Pick Up Jose Reyes’ Option; Managerial Interviews Begin

Didn’t get a chance to report this news from yesterday, but the Mets decided to pick up Jose Reyes’…Read More

The Baseball Season is Over…Let the Mets Hot Stove Chatter Commence

With one last Brian Wilson fastball and one final swing and a miss by Nelson Cruz in Texas last night,…Read More

Fred Wilpon Sticks Middle Finger Up At Mets Fans: Omar Will be Back

Guess what folks. It looks like your bumbling fool of a General Manager, Omar Minaya will be back in…Read More