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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>3-letter word no NY Mets player should ever be allowed to utter again</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-3-letter-word-no-player-allowed-ace?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephen Parello</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqex28fgx9</guid><description>Every time the word ace is mentioned in regard to a New York Mets starter, things immediately go awry with Kodai Senga serving as the latest victim of the curse.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5224,h_2938,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kqex51qwqy2zxaktc6.jpg" caption="Mar 7, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA;  New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga (34) walks off the mound in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Wolff"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NY Mets manager record for every skipper fired mid-season</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-manager-record-fired-midseason?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Wolff</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqbk71cfq1</guid><description>The New York Mets have fired plenty of managers during the season. Here is every skipper let go mid-year and the record that led to the Mets making the change.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1902,h_1069,x_0,y_61/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kqceaw7maacve9276n.jpg" caption="May 4, 2007; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Mets manager (12) Willie Randolph against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-US Presswire Copyright Rick Scuteri  | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Wolff"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Freddy Peralta vs. the “inevitable” NY Mets free agent signings</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-free-agent-signings-inevitable-freddy-peralta-vs?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brandon Glick</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq8adtwmm0</guid><description>The New York Mets failed to sign Ranger Suárez and Framber Valdez in free agency, though they pivoted to Freddy Peralta in a late-offseason trade. How does that decision look one month into the 2026 season?</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:33:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2270,h_1276,x_0,y_34/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kq8af0phch39rad5a7.jpg" caption="New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brandon Glick"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Carlos Mendoza endorsement from NY Mets front office is meaningless</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-front-office-carlos-mendoza-endorsement-meaningless?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nick Deeds</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqa3ma9x74</guid><description>With the Mets in freefall, Carlos Mendoza is on the hot seat as manager. David Stearns is supporting him, but how much do his comments matter?</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:52:34 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_466/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kqa3t09xkygj9er3vb.jpg" caption="Apr 17, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) speaks before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nick Deeds"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NY Mets have an obvious move they need to make with power-hitting prospect</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-prospect-obvious-move-ryan-clifford-first-base?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Wolff</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq8qqmej9m</guid><description>The New York Mets need to make Ryan Clifford their everyday first baseman in Triple-A as first base struggles continue and the team searches for better in-house options.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7733,h_4349,x_0,y_742/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kq8qvy7sfmgmjtc721.jpg" caption="Feb 13, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets infielder Ryan Clifford (87) works during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Wolff"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Biggest NY Mets miscalculation of 2026 comes from the ticket sales office</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-miscalculation-ticket-sales-office?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Boyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq8sq7hj76</guid><description>The biggest New York Mets miscalculation of 2026 comes from the ticket sales office.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2437,h_1370,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kq8sxyfg6tyr0vrdx8.jpg" caption="Apr 26, 2026; New York City, New York, USA;  A fan sits alone in the sixth inning of the game between the Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets at Citi Field. 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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>Trying to solve one-half of the ongoing NY Mets pitching problem</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-pitching-problem-trying-solve-one-half-tobias-myers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Boyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq4ptad1mx</guid><description>Trying to solve one-half of the ongoing New York Mets pitching problem they&#39;re facing.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6124,h_3444,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kq4pwf9evbfdq06f94.jpg" caption="Apr 19, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  New York Mets pitcher Tobias Myers delivers against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Matt Marton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Star NY Mets player may be Alex Cora’s biggest advocate if chance opens up</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-player-star-francisco-lindor-alex-cora?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Wolff</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq3t8kfams</guid><description>Francisco Lindor’s strong relationship with Alex Cora could make the Mets star a top advocate for the former Red Sox manager if Carlos Mendoza’s seat gets any hotter in Queens.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5022,h_2824,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kq3tk4tj0smay2pnsm.jpg" caption="Sep 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Wolff"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 questions the NY Mets need to answer before Francisco Lindor returns from the IL</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-3-questions-need-answer-before-francisco-lindor-returns-il?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Boyle</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq3f2q3asn</guid><description>Three questions the New York Mets need to answer before Francisco Lindor returns from the IL.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3946,h_2219,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kq3f4kf5neys5bakn4.jpg" caption="Apr 18, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) warms up before a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 NY Mets contracts Steve Cohen may have to eat part of before they run out</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-3-contracts-steve-cohen-eat-before-run-out?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Wolff</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpyx152hyv</guid><description>Steve Cohen may soon have to eat part of three costly Mets contracts as underperforming veterans continue to raise concerns.</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2537,h_1427,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kq23hn44exsh3gy1a0.jpg" caption="Mar 29, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Sean Manaea (59) reacts after the top of the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field. 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With the closer&#39;s role up for grabs, there&#39;s five most realistic options on the roster who could make a big impact in the ninth inning for the team.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3510,h_1974,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kq0bpbrxsbqpxecrdw.jpg" caption="Apr 21, 2026; New York City, New York, USA;  New York Mets relief pitcher Devin Williams (38) reacts after walking in a run in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field. 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Just one month into his MLB career, that decision is looking smart.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5536,h_3114,x_0,y_50/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kpktvnjk4j08fvsffx.jpg" caption="Houston Astros starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai. | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brandon Glick"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Promising NY Mets prospect finally heating up, looking like a solution</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-prospect-promising-finally-heating-up-ryan-clifford?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Wolff</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpdwyt29ad</guid><description>Ryan Clifford is squandering a golden opportunity to reach the Mets sooner, as first base struggles and injuries have created the kind of opening a top prospect should be forcing his way into.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4219,h_2373,x_0,y_156/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kphw4ra5eznb7fgpwz.jpg" caption="Feb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets  infielder Ryan Clifford (87) looks on during spring training at Clover 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>Ranking Francisco Lindor&#39;s first 20 NY Mets games in all 6 seasons</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-francisco-lindor-first-20-games-all-6-seasons-ranked?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Colin Keane</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpeswckm14</guid><description>New York Mets&#39; Francisco Lindor is off to another cold start to the regular season, but 2026 isn&#39;t his worst 20-game start in a Mets uniform.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2970,h_1670,x_0,y_60/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kpeyq7enyf86xg8j32.jpg" caption="Francisco Lindor. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Colin Keane"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>&#34;He’ll be fine&#34; doesn’t apply to these 3 struggling NY Mets players</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-3-struggling-players-hell-be-fine-doesnt-apply?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephen Parello</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpe31c0weh</guid><description>The New York Mets have plenty of slumping players, but the data and context surrounding these three guys prove that they won&#39;t easily snap out of their early-season scuffles.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5428,h_3053,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kpe34m1m7k7vxsv8et.jpg" caption="Apr 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA;  New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) reacts after striking out in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. 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Ross Cameron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Boyle"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Freddy Peralta isn&#39;t the NY Mets free agent they need to think about keeping around</title><link>https://risingapple.com/ny-mets-free-agent-freddy-peralta-clay-holmes?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Wolff</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp7p2depp3</guid><description>The Mets should re-sign Clay Holmes over Freddy Peralta, prioritizing value, performance, and flexibility to pursue a top free agent like Tarik Skubal next offseason</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1654,h_930,x_0,y_73/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/3/01kp7p6bg0agswhshmtg.jpg" caption="Mar 26, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) reacts after a two run home run by Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (not pictured) during the first inning at Citi Field. 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