Happy Halloween Mets Fans

Breaking News: Captain Shorts Attempting To "High Five" Hurricane Sandy Back Out To Sea

Good luck and Godspeed, Captain!

The Apple Weather Center Says Hurricane Buddy Could Be The Real Problem

While millions along the east coast are prepared for Hurricane Sandy, the Apple Weather Center is issuing a new warning about Hurricane Buddy, a smaller but potentially more dangerous storm following closely behind.  Residents are urged to cover their property in plastic sheeting as Buddy is expected to "wiz" all over the place. You should also hide your slippers or expect to find them all chewed up on Tuesday morning.

It is currently unclear when exactly Hurricane Buddy will make landfall as local officials have launched a plan to distract the hurricane by running a giant can opener. More details as they become available.

Winners Of The Apple's Yankees Elimination Celebration Contest

Thanks to everyone who submitted entries. Here were the winners I chose.

Caption Contest Winner:

"Nobody move. The reporters can't see you if you don't move." (by Joe Cook) 

Honorable Mentions

• "You guys want to have a money fight after the game before we clean out our lockers??" (by Eddie Donovan)
• "Join the Yankees they said, 27 rings they said, well at least I'm getting paid." (by Lenny Matos)

Captain Shorts T-Shirt Update: A Quarter Of The Way Home

We're a quarter of the way home already. Larger sizes have been added as well so order yours today! 

Order Your Captain Shorts T-Shirt Today And Support The Movement

He's a man, a myth and a hashtag, and now the time has finally arrived. Captain Shorts t-shirts are now available to order...well sort of.  You see I wanted to make sure people wanted the shirts first so I've started this Kickstarter project to gauge interest.

$20 will get you a Captain Shorts shirt in the size of your choice. $35 gets you two shirts. (Mens sizes S-XXL only...for now).  Those prices include all shipping charges.

Enter The Apple's Yankees Elimination Celebration Contest

The 2012 World Series is fast approaching.  This year's fall classic promises to be an exciting matchup if for no other reason than the fact that our neighbors in the Bronx won't be there. I have to admit I almost felt bad for the Yankees this year, what with the 3-ring A-Rod circus and all their hitters forgetting how to hit at the same time.

Yup, I ALMOST felt bad for them, but then I remembered they're the Yankees. So let the celebration begin! To kick things off I'm giving away two copies of THE WORLD SERIES: HISTORY OF THE FALL CLASSIC DELUXE DVD SET courtesy of A+E Networks Home Entertainment/MLB Productions.

Yankees Pumpkin Goes Boom...

From the mad scientists at The Noc.

Meet Some Of Your Favorite Mets And Go To Bat For A Member Of The Mets Family

For those of you who don't already know, Mets senior director of media relations Shannon Forde, was diagnosed earlier this year with stage IV breast cancer.  Shannon is one of the hardest working people in the Mets organization and has been a big supporter of The Apple.  If you enjoy the silliness I produce on this site then maybe you'll consider helping lend some support to a friend in a time of need. 

Shannon's friends and family have joined up with  The Daniel P. Ryan Foundation and The Chic Charity Club to raise money and support Shannon with the medical expenses as well as her household expenses. They are hosting a fundraiser at the Westmount Country Club on November 1, 2012.

The fundraiser will consist of a dinner and auction, and a Mets meet & greet.

Time To Get A-Rod Back In The Lineup? The NOC Thinks So...

Another hilarious video from the guys over at The NOC. This time A-Rod Stewart appeals to Joe Girardi for some playing time. Enjoy!

The Apple: Proud Sponsor Of The 2013 "12 Months Of Orange And Blue" Calendar

This year The Apple has joined forces with OnTheBlack, Mets Bro, Guys From Queens and  McFadden's to sponsor the 2013 edition of The 7 Line's world famous 12 Months of Orange & Blue calendar. We'll be kicking off the festivities with a party at McFadden's Citi Field on November 10th.  Details to follow shortly but for now, here's a preview video to whet your appetite...

The 12 Months of Orange and Blue 2013 (The 7 Line Calendar Girls) from The 7 Line on Vimeo.

R.A. Dickey Fan Appreciation Contest Winners

The winners of the R.A. Dickey Fan Appreciation Contest are:

1st Place: Kyle Paul for A Butterfly Against The Wind & Music Video by Kyle Paul.

2nd Place: Hey Dickey! by Tom Kosmic

3rd Place: All Star by Ed Leyro

Tom and Ed will receive a copy of the 50 Greatest Mets DVD while Kyle will receive a Mets 50th Anniversary DVD collection. All prizes are courtesy of A+E Home Entertainment/MLB Productions.

Thanks to everyone who contributed. You guys were R.A. Diculous!

Video: The NOC Sums Up The Mets (And Every Other Team's) Season In Two Sentences

The guys over at The NOC (you may remember them from this hilarious fantasy baseball video starring Ike Davis) have come up with another hilarious video. This time they've managed to sum up the thoughts of the fans of every team in Major League Baseball including our beloved Mets. Watch the video and then read below for details on how to enter to win a free New Era cap from The NOC.

R.A. Dickey Fan Appreciation Contest: The Finalists

Last week I asked you to send in your tributes to Dickey and the response was "RA-Diculous". We got Photoshop pictures, song parodies, poetry and even a music video. Here are the top entries. Check out each entry below and then vote on your favorite. The top vote-getter gets a Mets 50th Anniversary DVD Set and 2 runners up get a Mets 50 Greatest Players DVD. (courtesy of A+E Home Entertainment/MLB Productions)

The Apple's 2012 Mets Season In Review Music Video

Well I've wasted another year of my life Photoshopping the Mets, so please waste four and a half minutes of your life and check out this year's best set to AWOLNATION's "Sail".

The R.A. Dickey Fan Appreciation Contest: Praise Dickey, Win Mets Prizes

Dickey's done it! Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey became the first Mets pitcher in 22 years to win 20 games on Thursday and Mets fans are pumped up. Here's your chance to turn all that passion into some cool Mets prizes.

The Apple has teamed up with A+E Networks Home Entertainment/MLB Productions to bring you the R.A. Dickey Fan Appreciation Contest.