Preview the Aug. 20 matchup between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

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.

Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending New York's three-game winning streak.

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,

Pantalones Organic Tequila, cofounded by Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila Alves McConaughey, will be served at New York Mets games at Citi Field.

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?

Anthony DiComo, MLB.com’s Mets beat reporter, held an “Ask Me Anything” this week on Reddit with Mets fans at r/NewYorkMets. This mailbag features excerpted questions and answers from that event (some lightly edited for clarity).

Kodai Senga couldn't provide quality length in the Mets' deflating road loss to the division-rival Nationals on Wednesday night.