Every pitching staff needs a workhorse, and that's what David Peterson has become for the New York Mets. Coming off his first good season as a starter last year, it was hard to know what to expect from Peterson in this volatile Mets rotation.

Twice this season, a Mets starter has completed eight innings in a game. The list is as follows: David Peterson and David Peterson. Five times this season, a Mets starter has at least pitched into the eighth: Peterson,

With a stretch of 26 games in 27 days, the New York Mets could significantly benefit from moving to a six-man rotation.

The New York Mets could promote ace prospect Brandon Sproat amid a pivotal NL East stretch. Is the Triple-A standout ready to for the bigs?

The Nationals survived the first of four consecutive series against playoff contenders from Philadelphia and New York, splitting their four-game series with the Phillies. Next up, it’s the Mets, who come to town in a bit of a tailspin,