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Ross Cameron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Colin Keane"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 thoughts about Friday’s bold NY Mets lineup that’s so crazy it might just work</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-lineup-bold-3-thoughts-friday-so-crazy-might-work?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Boyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knwdbdp6v5</guid><description>Three thoughts about Friday&#39;s bold New York Mets lineup that&#39;s so crazy it might just work.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:23:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4769,h_2682,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01knwdeb4931pwhqa5s7.jpg" caption="Apr 9, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) on the field before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. 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Guard-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Wang"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A theme running through many NY Mets decisions they aren’t getting enough credit for</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-decisions-theme-arent-getting-enough-credit?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Boyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knqw04btvq</guid><description>A theme running through many New York Mets decisions they aren&#39;t getting enough credit for.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5461,h_3071,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01knqw3v2weq86s7wsh6.jpg" caption="Apr 7, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; The sun shines behind the lights at Citi Field during the seventh inning between the New York Mets and the Arizona Diamondbacks. 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Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images | Robert Edwards-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Here’s how the big 4 NY Mets players who left this offseason are doing in 2026</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-how-4-former-players-doing-2026?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Colin Keane</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kngeksp975</guid><description>New York Mets fans are naturally curious about how Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Díaz, and Jeff McNeil are performing in 2026 with their new clubs.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2838,h_1596,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kngepmcgzwqtqyxy6v.jpg" caption="Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso. | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Colin Keane"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NY Mets have found a human Band-Aid amid injury scares, slumping hitters</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-injured-players-jared-young-juan-soto-slumping-hitters?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Boyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kng49pgsvz</guid><description>Jared Young has been a human Band-Aid for injured New York Mets players and other slumping hitters.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3670,h_2064,x_0,y_877/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kng4emcvz4vfjxwmc5.jpg" caption="Mar 30, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets first baseman Jared Young (29) scores after left fielder Juan Soto (22) was walked with the bases loaded during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The significance of today’s NY Mets game and what the results could mean</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-game-significance-kodai-senga-results-start?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Boyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knf1mgjet9</guid><description>The significance of today&#39;s New York Mets game and what the results could mean.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7088,h_3987,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01knf3bjec2eqd99j8g8.jpg" caption="Mar 31, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) reacts after the third out of the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Frustrating NY Mets depth piece is off to another bumpy start in AAA</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-depth-piece-frustrating-bumpy-start-alex-carrillo?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Boyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kndhdehbka</guid><description>Frustrating New York Mets depth piece Alex Carrillo is off to another bumpy start in AAA.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3371,h_1896,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kndhfk0gm7ms2cakm6.jpg" caption="Feb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA;  New York Mets pitcher Alex Carrillo (84) throws weighted wall ball drills during the New York Mets spring training workouts at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images | Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Predicting when the NY Mets give up on the Bo Bichette at 3B experiment</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-predicting-give-up-bo-bichette-3b-experiment?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephen Parello</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knc93k9drm</guid><description>The New York Mets will soon learn that Bo Bichette cannot handle third base and will hand the keys to the position over to Brett Baty by June 1.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8192,h_4608,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kndjp50v2adxgw3v4y.jpg" caption="Mar 5, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) looks on from the dugout against the Washington Nationals during the third inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephen Parello"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>First NY Mets game without Juan Soto didn’t become the controversy it could have</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-first-game-without-juan-soto-didnt-become-controversy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Boyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knekrwqp9p</guid><description>The first New York Mets game without Juan Soto didn&#39;t become the controversy it could have.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4685,h_2635,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01knekwdj5dpbh7cg5gp.jpg" caption="Apr 4, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Mets pinch hitter Tyrone Taylor (center) celebrates his three-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning at Oracle Park. 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Ross Cameron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NY Mets-Orioles trade from last summer is going from bad to worse</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-orioles-trade-last-summer-cedric-mullins-anthony-nunez?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brandon Glick</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knctkygfqv</guid><description>Cedric Mullins&#39; half-season struggles with the New York Mets were disappointing, but the emergence of Anthony Nunez in Baltimore is a devastating turn of events.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:44:15 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_1011/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01knd09phnkrgqcm77ar.jpg" caption="Feb 18, 2026; Sarasota, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Anthony Nunez (66) poses for media day. 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Meanwhile, he&#39;s hitting .364 in Triple-A and one of the few bright spots for the team.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3213,h_1807,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01knb0ekk2cp45x780ct.jpg" caption="Nov 9, 2025; Mesa, AZ, USA; New York Mets outfielder Nick Morabito during the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>It&#39;s not Richard Lovelady who should be most nervous about the latest NY Mets signing</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-signing-not-richard-lovelady-luke-jackson-luis-garcia?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Boyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kncbfy42qe</guid><description>It&#39;s not Richard Lovelady who should be most nervous about the latest New York Mets free agent signing.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2734,h_1537,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kncbj7t9y96z9cwj2e.jpg" caption="Seattle Mariners pitcher Luke Jackson (77) throws against Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of ALDS Game 4 at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Locked-in Yankees are showing NY Mets clubhouse leaders how to take care of business</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-clubhouse-yankees-locked-in-message?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephen Parello</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn9m046ba8</guid><description>The New York Mets need to look at what the New York Yankees&#39; leadership is doing and emulate it in order to break out of their early season funk.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4511,h_2537,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01knb2f45tf3a3dnmd6m.jpg" caption="May 11, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) celebrates with right fielder Juan Soto (22) after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field. 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Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Wolff"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Excuse for how the NY Mets are using Richard Lovelady isn’t good enough </title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-richard-lovelady-usage-excuse?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nick Deeds</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn9qvrpcex</guid><description>The Mets made the confusing decision to roster Richard Lovelady on Opening Day, and Carlos Mendoza&#39;s usage of him hasn&#39;t justified that decision so far.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2904,h_1633,x_0,y_76/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kn9r0mhjfadpcy1tc9.jpg" caption="Mar 29, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Richard Lovelady (55) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the tenth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nick Deeds"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rays are learning the Cedric Mullins truth the NY Mets discovered the hard way</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-cedric-mullins-rays-truth?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Boyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn9kkqvt2m</guid><description>The Tampa Bay Rays are learning the Cedric Mullins reality the New York Mets discovered the hard way last year.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3036,h_1707,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kn9kngmhxyr5k5cm6f.jpg" caption="Sep 20, 2025; New York City, New York, USA;  New York Mets center fielder Cedric Mullins (28) at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Exciting NY Mets prospects get a reality check in early season beating</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-prospects-exciting-reality-check-jonah-tong-ryan-lambert?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Wang</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn8wvzaybe</guid><description>Jonah Tong and Ryan Lambert have had rough starts to the season, signaling a need for more time before being called up.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6808,h_3829,x_0,y_89/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kn8y4m636ngtkc797n.jpg" caption="Feb 25, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA;  New York Mets pitcher Jonah Tong (21) talks with catcher Hayden Senger (6) after giving up a three-run home run in the third inning to the St. Louis Cardinals at Clover Park. 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Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images | Robert Edwards-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 bigger NY Mets concerns right now than Francisco Lindor’s mental errors</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-5-bigger-concerns-francisco-lindor-mental-errors?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Boyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn6x80ajwy</guid><description>Five bigger New York Mets concerns right now than Francisco Lindor&#39;s mental errors.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3737,h_2102,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kn6xtmzn58pyy6q01e.jpg" caption="Apr 1, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) after he was picked off during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NY Mets prospect traded in 2024 looks ready to break out in a big way</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-prospect-traded-2024-rhylan-thomas-looks-ready-mariners?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nick Deeds</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn5h9sv22r</guid><description>Mariners outfielder Rhylan Thomas was once a low-level Mets prospect, but after being traded he could be breaking out in a big way. Visit Rising Apple for more.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5538,h_3115,x_0,y_329/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kn5hmtnq7gb0r52gs3.jpg" caption="May 2, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Rhylan Thomas (31) bats against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nick Deeds"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NY Mets offense picked an inconvenient time to go silent</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-offense-inconvenient-time-go-silent?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Derek Praschak</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn5q3meae1</guid><description>The Mets put all their cards (no pun intended) on the table for this game. And their offense failed to deliver.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5601,h_3150,x_0,y_122/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kn5qg7zryn3xs705df.jpg" caption="Apr 1, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) flips his bat after striking out against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. 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