MMO 2020 Top 30 Prospects: No. 7 David Peterson, LHP

No. 7 David Peterson LHP B/T: L/L Age: 24 (9/3/1995) Height: 6’6’’ Weight: 240 lbs Acquired: Drafted in the 1st round (20th overall) of 2017 Draft from University of Oregon ETA: 2020 Previous Rank: 6 2019 Stats (Double-A): 3-6, 4.19 ERA, 3.19 FIP, 2.91 xFIP, 116.0 IP, 122:37 K:BB, 1.345 WHIP Since being selected as the Mets’ first-round draft pick in 2017, Peterson has made steady progress...

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Morning Briefing: Dellin Betances To Make First Spring Appearance

Good morning, Mets fans! 19 days until opening day! Michael Wacha took the mound for the Mets’ rare spring training night game against Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros. The former St. Louis Cardinal threw 2.2 innings gave up one run and five hits while struck out two and walked one during the outing, lowering his spring ERA to 1.17. Brandon Nimmo started the game off with a...

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Mets Bats Go Silent in 3-2 Loss Against Astros

The New York Mets took on the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark in Palm Beach, Florida on Friday evening and lost 3-2 on a walk-off homer. The Mets sent right-hander, Michael Wacha to the mound, with Lance McCullers Jr. starting for Houston. Check the box score here  Pitching Michael Wacha had a solid outing on Friday where he went 2 1/3 innings, allowing five hits, one walk, and only one run....

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J.D. Davis Hit Home Run Off Jacob DeGrom

J.D. Davis has been out of the New York Mets lineup for nearly two weeks now, as he works his way back from a shoulder injury he sustained trying to make a diving stop at third base. Davis has been making steady progress towards returning, with hopes that he will be ready for Opening Day. Friday marked the biggest step in Davis’ path to get back on the field, when he took live batting...

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Spring Training Game Thread: Mets vs Astros, 6:05 PM

The Mets play the Astros on Friday night in West Palm Beach. The game starts at 6:05 p.m. ET with no TV availability. Earlier today, J.D. Davis homered off Jacob deGrom in a simulated game. Recapping Yesterday The Mets and Cardinals entered yesterday’s game each with a win-loss record of 5-7 and they left with a win-loss record that was the same. Spring Training Baseball! For the Mets it was...

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Why I’m Grateful For Baseball

In typical fashion, I’m writing this piece while watching the Mets play the Cardinals during Spring Training (we need player’s mic’d up for every game but that’s a discussion for another day). Although there is plenty to talk about out of Mets camp, today I wanted to share something a little more personal with you all. Unfortunately, March 6 marks one year since we lost my grandpa, Tom Siragusa,...

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