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The Baltimore Orioles suffered through a brutal season in 2025, and that did not sit well with the team’s management, the players or Orioles fans. The Orioles had been American League playoff participants in 2023 and ’24, and most observers believed the team was going to be a postseason contender once again. Instead, the season […]

The Baltimore Orioles could see one of their newest stars take the international stage prior to the 2026 MLB season, as first baseman Pete Alonso has made his interest in joining Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic clear. Alonso recently signed a five-year, $155 million contract that runs through the 2030 season, positioning […]

The Baltimore Orioles reshaped their roster this offseason with a major addition, and questions quickly followed. After the signing of Pete Alonso, attention shifted to how the move impacts Coby Mayo and the broader roster outlook as the Orioles look ahead to the 2026 season. Baltimore committed five years and significant money to Alonso, solidifying […]

The Baltimore Orioles are not taking last year’s brutal season lightly. The Orioles are continuing to make moves so that they can get back to the form they had in the 2023 and ’24 seasons when they were participants in the American League playoffs. The Orioles made headlines at the Winter meetings when they signed […]

It’s been an interesting offseason for the New York Mets so far, but the team faces scrutiny after losing both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz in free agency. The critics are seemingly getting louder, especially after a recent article blasted the franchise for not being able to re-sign Alonso. Those comments are not sitting well […]

The Baltimore Orioles made one of the biggest splashes of the season when they signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract. Alonso’s impact is already being seen before he has even donned a Baltimore jersey. Taylor Ward will also be a first-year member of the Orioles after coming over in a […]

Less than two months after the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series, we are back. The Winter Meetings provided enough to chew on, especially with Pete Alonso leaving the New York Mets and joining the Baltimore Orioles. The first edition of the 2026 MLB Power Rankings is here, taking into account all […]

The New York Mets entered the 2025 MLB offseason searching for answers and found one in second baseman Jorge Polanco. The veteran infielder agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract, a move that ushers in the first major step of David Stearns’ 2026 plan. The signing came just days after the team lost slugger Pete […]

The Baltimore Orioles are no longer tempering expectations as the franchise pushes deeper into contention. Entering the heart of the 2025 MLB offseason, sweeping changes to the Orioles lineup—highlighted by recent comments from former GM and currently president of baseball operations Mike Elias and the blockbuster Pete Alonso signing—have reshaped how the organization and the […]

The Baltimore Orioles stole the spotlight from the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings, and that contrast says everything about how far the franchise has come. Los Angeles still had a strong showing, signing elite closer Edwin Diaz to address its most obvious weakness and reinforce a roster chasing a third consecutive […]

Undoubtedly, the aftereffects of the Baltimore Orioles signing Pete Alonso to a $155 million deal are still being felt. Moreover, there is insight into what led to the historic signing, courtesy of Alonso’s agent Scott Boras. On Friday, Boras shared with reporters about the conversation he had with Alonso about what the Orioles were offering […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of baseball’s busiest teams this offseason. After failing to reach the playoffs in a dismal 2025 campaign, Baltimore appears committed to bolstering the roster for a bounce-back in 2026. Following a flurry of moves, the Orioles’ made a splash by signing Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million deal. […]

Pete Alonso was introduced to the Baltimore Orioles’ media and fans Friday. In addition to wearing his Orioles No. 25 jersey and hat, he was able to provide some background on his “Polar Bear” nickname. “They’re the only known species to actively hunt humans.” -Pete Alonso when asked how he got the Polar Bear nickname […]

The Baltimore Orioles made one of the biggest splashes of free agency when they signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract. Now, Alonso is getting settled into his new home. When the slugger dons his Orioles jersey for the first time, he will be wearing the No. 25. It’s in honor […]

It is a new chapter for Pete Alonso and his family after the star slugger agreed to join the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year contract worth $155 million. Alonso is bidding goodbye to the New York Mets, where he spent his last seven seasons, becoming one of the league’s biggest stars. Alonso’s wife, Haley Alonso, […]

Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein initially perpetuated the false hope that had eroded fans for decades. Following a passive winter and dispiriting 2025 campaign, the billionaire Birds boss is doing his part to move the franchise forward. The O’s made a strong push for Kyle Schwarber before agreeing to a five-year, $155 million contract with […]

New York Mets fans are still sorting out their emotions following the news that franchise great Pete Alonso is heading to the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million contract. They are angry with management, confused about the direction the team is taking, and hurt over losing the Polar Bear. Alonso just posted an Instagram […]

Michael Keaton is not happy about Pete Alonso signing with the Baltimore Orioles. The Oscar-nominated actor posted a photo of from MLB.com about the news with the caption, “and of course i’m sure the Pirates never even took a look. Thought probably never crossed their (coma like) mind.” Fans were in agreement with Keaton sharing […]

The Baltimore Orioles may have pulled out the biggest move of Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings when they signed slugger Pete Alonso to a five-year contract that is worth $155 million. The Orioles signed Alonso away from the New York Mets, the team that he had risen to stardom with during his seven-year career. Alonso […]

The Baltimore Orioles kicked off one of the loudest days of the club’s 2025 MLB offseason after finalizing a five-year deal with Pete Alonso, unleashing a tidal wave of emotion across social media. The Orioles, determined to reshape the top of the American League after an incredibly underachieving 2025 campaign, surged through MLB free agency […]

After the New York Mets have lost out on a bevy of players so far this offseason, like being unable to re-sign Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, plus losing the Robert Suarez sweepstakes, the team could still obtain a big star, with one in particular still lurking. As the Mets will be surrounded by rumors […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Mets’ offseason went from bad to worse when it was announced that star first baseman Pete Alonso would be taking his talents to Baltimore to join the Orioles, abandoning the team where he had become a household name throughout his career in the process. This was preceded by star […]

After missing the playoffs, the New York Mets were expected to attack free agency in hopes making a quick return. However, the Mets have now seen Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz walk away from the organization. Diaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers while the Baltimore Orioles signed Alonso to […]

The New York Mets have had a disastrous start to the offseason. They lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, saw Kyle Schwarber re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, and lost Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles. With Brandon Nimmo gone as well, there will be significant changes for the Amazins in 2026. The Mets […]

On Wednesday, Pete Alonso decided to put his signature on the dotted line for the Baltimore Orioles, signing a five-year, $155 million contract that now makes him the current richest first baseman in terms of average annual value at $31 million. This is a huge step for the Orioles as they look to put the […]

The New York Mets entered the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings hoping to stabilize their roster, yet the week has brought a jarring twist as they react to former slugger Pete Alonso inking a five-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles. The Mets now find themselves responding to the contract development that stunned many across the league, […]

On Wednesday, Pete Alonso finally found himself a new home. After spending the first seven seasons of his career with the New York Mets, it was reported that Alonso had decided to sign with the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million contract — a deal that would pay him an average of $31 million […]

The entire baseball world is still feeling the effects after Pete Alonso signed a contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Now, Red Sox fans will not be pleased when they hear the Alonso contract offer their favorite team made before choosing to go to a divisional rival, according to Red Sox beat writer Tim Healey. “The […]

The Baltimore Orioles set the tone for the offseason by prying Pete Alonso away from the New York Mets on a five-year, $150 million agreement. Despite committing $31 million annually to Alonso, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi reports that Baltimore “remains engaged with the top end of the starting pitching market” and has already held […]

Pete Alonso surprised the MLB world by signing with the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million contract. That means the New York Mets will not have one of their stars next season, but it seems like they were fine with letting him walk to another team, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. “The […]

The MLB world may have been surprised when the announcement came out that Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles were finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract. When Alonso and the New York Mets could not get a long-term deal done, it looked like the writing could be on the wall, and it indeed was. Now, […]

The Baltimore Orioles are apparently pushing their chips in. After reports swirled that they made a $150 million offer to Kyle Schwarber, who ended up back with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Orioles stunned MLB by signing Pete Alonso. Alonso is signing a five-year, $155 million deal to come to the Orioles in a massive surprise […]

The baseball world is still reeling after Pete Alonso signed a massive contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Now, the baseball world looks forward to the first chance Alonso will get to play the New York Mets at Citi Field, according to a post by Talking Baseball. “Pete Alonso will return to Citi Field for the […]

Blockbuster deals are being made throughout MLB. On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles decided to sign first baseman Pete Alonso to a whopping $155 million contract. In the process, Alonso cemented a monumental mark for first basemen with the stroke of a pen, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal gives him the highest Average Annual […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Mets learned that they would be losing star first baseman Pete Alonso in free agency to the Baltimore Orioles. This comes just a day after the team also watched reliever Edwin Diaz walk out the door to join the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team that beat the Mets in […]

The Baltimore Orioles have made a massive splash in MLB free agency, signing first baseman Pete Alonso. In his second consecutive free agency winter, Alonso has finally landed the long-term deal he desired. Alonso is now an Oriole after inking a five-year, $155 million deal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the news from the Winter Meetings. […]

The New York Mets had a disastrous day on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings. Not only did Kyle Schwarber return to the Philadelphia Phillies, but closer Edwin Diaz left Queens for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso is a free agent, but New York is hesitating, which has opened the door […]

When the New York Mets suffered one of the most painful collapses in franchise history last season, it was clear that changes were needed. But most fans are not enthused about bidding farewell to fan favorite Brandon Nimmo and All-Star closer Edwin Diaz. They may combust if Pete Alonso signs elsewhere in free agency. With […]

With rumors surrounding New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso and his potential next destination as he tests free agency to get the best situation for him, his agent Scott Boras has laid out long-term demands. As Alonso is meeting with the Boston Red Sox during the Winter Meetings, there will be people in the baseball […]