Ryan Schlachter

Ryan is a lifelong, die-hard Mets fan who has been a contributor for Rising Apple since 2020. His moments as a fan of the Mets have included highs, like being at the game for Mike Piazza's home run after 9/11 and lows, like having tickets to Johan's no-hitter but going to Outback instead.

Feb 23, 2023; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA;  New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Butto (70) poses for a

Jose Butto impresses in spring debut

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New York Mets v New York Yankees

1 difference Buck Showalter can make in 2023 for a deeper run

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Wild Card Series - San Diego Padres v New York Mets - Game Two

A Jacob deGrom, Mets reunion should happen only if the price is right

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Wild Card Series - San Diego Padres v New York Mets - Game Two

What we learned from the Mets' early exit

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New York Mets v Miami Marlins

Did the Mets win or lose the deadline?

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Philadelphia Phillies v New York Mets

10 Commandments of being a Mets fan

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The New York Mets finally took the field on Monday, March 14, 2022, for a shortened spring training

Are the Mets good enough to win the World Series right now?

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Oakland Athletics v Chicago White Sox

3 moves the New York Mets should make once the lockout ends

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85th MLB All Star Game

Why Max Scherzer means more than the Mets realize

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Detail of the Nike shoes worn by Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on April 14, 2021 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

NY Mets: Ranking the top 10 trade targets this offseason

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OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 30: Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker #80 of the Vanderbilt is pulled from the game by Head Coach Tim Corbin of the Vanderbilt in the top of the fifth inning during game three of the College World Series Championship at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha on June 30, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

NY Mets News: “Ship-Rocked” with failure to sign Kumar Rocker

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 11: Jonathan Villar #1 and Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets talk with Adam Frazier #26 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during a game at Citi Field on July 11, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

NY Mets: Top 5 best trade deadline targets ranked

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OMAHA, NE - JUNE 25: Pitcher Kumar Rocker #80 of the Vanderbilt Commodores delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Michigan Wolverines during game two of the College World Series Championship Series on June 25, 2019 at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

NY Mets are ready to rock with draft pick Kumar Rocker

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WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 21: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets throws a pitch during a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on March 21, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Mets get above and beyond from Jacob deGrom’s first start

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Mar 27, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) fields a ground ball before throwing out Houston Astros left fielder Kyle Tucker (30, not pictured) in the 2nd inning of the spring training game at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Mets: Francisco Lindor is another promise kept by Steve Cohen

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the first inning at Citizens Bank Park on September 16, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Where the Mets 2021 rotation ranks amongst the rest of the MLB

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