ryanpunzalan

Ryan Punzalan

Joined: Nov 21, 2014

Ryan most recently graduated with a journalism degree from Northeastern University. He's a lifelong Mets and Knicks fan and has been writing for both for some time now. Prior to Rising Apple, Ryan ran and edited his own site, Retire31.com. Since then, Ryan has ventured off into writing for the Knicks before becoming the editor for TheKnicksWall.com. Additionally, Ryan will do anything in order to get his hands on a burger.

Jun 16, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; A detailed view of the Washington Nationals gloves before the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Mets to hold private workout for Yulieski Gourriel

May 12, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Sean Gilmartin (36) pitches in the sixth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Mets recall Sean Gilmartin, place Jim Henderson on DL

Oct 31, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning in game four of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Mets’ Steven Matz is the most important starter for the Mets in 2016

Mar 9, 2016; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees during a spring training game at Tradition Field. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Jacob deGrom expected to start home opener for Mets on April 8

Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the 9th inning in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Mets sign Jeurys Familia to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration

Aug 21, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Antonio Bastardo (59) pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning at PNC Park. The Giants won 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Mets sign Antonio Bastardo to a two-year deal

May 20, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder Denard Span (2) singles to drive in the go ahead run in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park. The Nationals won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Denard Span signs three-year deal with Giants

Mets to face Volquez in Game 1 of the World Series

Mets: Listen to Yoenis Cespedes’ custom walk-up song

Mets’ Jacob deGrom needs to exorcise Wrigley Field demons

Mets need to be careful with Dexter Fowler and Chris Coghlan

Mets win behind Jacob deGrom’s gutsy performance

Mets’ Steven Matz throws five innings in simulated game

Mets must focus on Adrian Gonzalez, not just Kershaw and Greinke

Mets should start thinking about their potential playoff roster

Mets’ Curtis Granderson has been their MVP