With the ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement, the designated hitter is expected to be introduced to the national league on a full-time permanent basis. This brings a dilemma for the New York Mets, what to do with Pete Alonso? Ever since being called up to the big leagues, Alonso’s detractors have said he […] Pete Alonso should be the Mets everyday first baseman, not DH in 2022 - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community ..read more

We all love Jacob deGrom. And he is still undoubtedly the best pitcher in the world, posting a 1.08 ERA in 92 innings pitched before getting injured this year. But maybe, just maybe, it is becoming unrealistic as he ages for him to be able to handle the workload we expect of him, as a […] NY Mets: Consider this new role down the road for star Jacob deGrom - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community ..read more

We saw him in 2021 briefly and the results were poor. Khalil Lee, who joined the New York Mets last offseason in a three-team trade, struck out in 13 of his 18 plate appearances at the major league level. He picked up only one hit before getting sent back down to Triple-A. This wasn’t the […] NY Mets: 1 prospect most likely to make the Opening Day roster - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community ..read more

The New York Mets finished 77-85 last season, winding up in third place in the National League East and missing the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. They held first place for more than 100 consecutive days before collapsing in August and September, finishing with a losing record for a second straight year. The Mets […] NY Mets Free Agents: Where each will sign and for how much - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community ..read more

The New York Mets need to get better this offseason, and they may have to choose between getting rid of two of their better assets to do so. In the brief time that Dominic Smith and J.D. Davis have been at the big league level, they have been productive in their own respects, but also […] NY Mets: What they should do with Dominic Smith, J.D. Davis - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community ..read more

Heath Bell was a sparingly used reliever pitcher in parts of three seasons with the New York Mets from 2004-2006. The results weren’t promising. In 108 innings of work, Bell was 1-5 with a 4.92 ERA. Already past his age 28 season, he wasn’t exactly a guy the franchise had hopes on developing much further. […] NY Mets: How the Heath Bell trade backfired immediately - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community ..read more

It’s not quite prepare for the worst, hope for the best. However, I do think New York Mets fans are once again falling into a trap of thinking this offseason is going to blow our minds. Last winter, things were definitely different. The Wilpons would not have made the move to trade for Francisco Lindor […] NY Mets Monday Morning GM: Prepare to be underwhelmed - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community ..read more

As the 2022 MLB off-season gets underway, the New York Mets are going to have plenty of holes to fill. Among them include potentially replacing Michael Conforto, as well as many other offensive contributors. That being said, here is a way-too-early look at what the Mets 2022 Opening Day batting order may look like… Mets […] NY Mets: Too early 2022 Opening Day batting order prediction - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community ..read more

Get Jon Gray away from the Colorado Rockies and watch him reach a whole new level. I understand this way of thinking. Plus, to plug any pitcher onto the New York Mets roster, they get the benefit of having the pitcher-friendly confines of Citi Field to back them up for half of the season. Gray […] NY Mets: 1 reason to stay away from free agent Jon Gray - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community ..read more

Ever since 2008, there has been one man on the Los Angeles Dodgers that has struck fear into the New York Mets. That man is none other than three-time Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw. Arguably the best pitcher of this generation, Kershaw has been utterly dominant against the Mets. Over his career, Kershaw has owned […] NY Mets: Clayton Kershaw signing will remain a dream - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community ..read more