Rick Peterson has grown up knowing baseball his entire life. His dad, Harding William Peterson, played professionally as a catcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a limited role in the mid-to-late ’50s, appearing in a total of 66 games. With his playing career behind him, Peterson later adapted to life in the front office. He was the Pirates’ Scouting Director from 1969-76, then...
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The New York Mets lost 1-0 today to the Washington Nationals at The Ballpark of Palm Beaches. The Mets are now 0-4 this spring against the Nats with one final meeting on March 27. Pitching Robert Gsellman looked to strengthen his grip on the fifth starter spot with another good outing. He went 5.1 innings allowing only an unearned run on four hits, two walks and two strikeouts. The 23-year old...
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Budweiser’s long standing tradition of creating team cans for Major League Baseball is taking on a whole new personality – one that embodies the fandom of the hometown supporter. Each design pulls from the archives of team moments, city icons and fan appreciated memories as local artists, in partnership with Budweiser, commissioned one-of-a-kind works for select market teams and the New York...
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The New York Mets travel to The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches to play the Washington Nationals. Fifth starter hopeful Robert Gsellman will be on the mound for the Mets against right-hander Erick Fedde for the Nats. Gsellman will be making his fifth appearance this spring (fourth start) with a 2.25 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP in 12 innings. He is battling for the Mets final rotation spot with Seth Lugo...
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During Spring Training, Paul Sewald has emerged as a real possibility for the Opening Day bullpen. The issue with adding Sewald to the Opening Day roster is he’s not on the Mets 40-man which is currently full. Therefore, if the Mets want to carry either Sewald on the Opening Day roster, the team is going to have to make a roster move. First and foremost, the need to make a move will be...
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Opening Day is just eleven days away. The New York Mets roster is finally starting to take shape. However, one thing that still needs to be figured out are the last two bench spots. There are some obvious candidates that standout. Michael Conforto is having an outstanding spring, hitting .348/.362/.609, but is expected to being the season with the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s to play everyday....
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