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The New York Mets set their sights on acquiring All-Star right fielder Juan Soto this offseason. After landing the prized free agent, the Mets were in no rush to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso. Still, the six-year veteran wanted to stay in New York. And two months after signing Soto, the Mets opted to bring […]

There was much uncertainty if Pete Alonso would re-sign with the New York Mets. It also caught outfielder Brandon Nimmo’s attention as well. Throughout the offseason, Nimmo was making his input known to the front office, and Alonso himself. Luckily, the Mets and Alonso agreed on a two-year contract. Pairing the slugger with Juan Soto […]

Juan Soto shocked the baseball world by leaving the New York Yankees and signing a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Mets fans erupted with excitement over the blockbuster deal, and his new teammate Pete Alonso is just as eager to welcome the Dominican slugger. In an interview with Foul Territory, […]

The New York Mets had a very eventful offseason. Their big splash was Juan Soto, who signed the richest contract in North American sports history. But fan favorite Pete Alonso was a free agent as well and the negotiations were grueling. Alonso spoke with Erik Kratz from Foul Territory about his free agency process and […]

With the Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not coming to an agreement on a contract extension this offseason, there is much speculation about where he could end up playing in 2026 and beyond, and the New York Mets are a team that could be involved, with Pete Alonso likely opting out of his […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has never seen an MLB superstar that he didn’t want on his team, so with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. headed for free agency, it’s only natural to expect the Mets to pursue him. When the Toronto Blue Jays were unable to agree to an extension with their first baseman by […]

Once the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract in the offseason (can reach $805 million), they were guaranteed to enter the 2025 campaign with towering expectations. Even so, management and fans both recognized that the team was lacking protection in the middle of the lineup. The return of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the story of the 2025 MLB offseason, signing a plethora of big name free agents. However, the New York Mets have done their part to continue improving a team that made a surprise playoff run, ultimately finishing just two wins shy of a World Series appearance. The Mets landed […]

The New York Mets didn’t reach their final goal last season as they flamed out in the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, they still produced one of the most memorable moments of the playoffs when Pete Alonso sent the Milwaukee Brewers home with a towering ninth-inning home run off Devin […]

The New York Mets have had themselves quite the offseason. The organization managed to steal Juan Soto away from the New York Yankees, signing the slugger to a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal. On top of that, the Mets brought back Pete Alonso on a two-year contract, giving them a daunting power duo in the […]

After protracted negotiations, the New York Mets signed slugger Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million contract Wednesday. While it seemed at times as if the two sides would be unable to reach an agreement, a deal got done thanks to a sit-down between Alonso and Mets owner Steve Cohen. As it turned out, a […]

The New York Mets have finished off their free agency by bringing back Pete Alonso. His free agency was a two-year saga that featured a lot of contract offers and a bridge deal that will put these sides back at the table soon. After bringing Juan Soto in on a historic contract, David Stearns drove […]

The New York Mets are gearing up for an explosive 2025 season, with Pete Alonso officially returning to Queens and Juan Soto anchoring the lineup for the foreseeable future. According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million contract with a $10 million signing bonus and an opt-out after the first year, securing […]

Pete Alonso will be returning to the New York Mets for this upcoming season as he and the team agreed on a new contract. Alonso was a free agent this offseason and there were a lot of rumors about him potentially signing elsewhere, but he ended up reaching a deal with the Mets and will […]

Slugger Pete Alonso is staying in Queens. The New York Mets and Alonso have agreed to a two-year, $54 million contract, according to multiple reports. The deal includes a $10 million signing bonus and an opt-out after the first season, giving the star first baseman the flexibility to re-enter free agency next year. Alonso has […]

As spring training inches closer, longtime New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso has not found his free agent home. While the Mets and Toronto Blue Jays have been the two teams most often linked to Alonso, another contender has joined the sweepstakes. The Cincinnati Reds have emerged as a potential landing spot for Alonso, via […]

The New York Mets have had a busy offseason thus far, including most notably signing free agent superstar Juan Soto to a record-breaking contract to pry him away from the crosstown rival New York Yankees. The move gave the Mets an extra jolt of momentum after their surprisingly deep playoff run this past fall and […]

With Spring Training just weeks away, Pete Alonso remains unsigned. The two-time Home Run Derby winner and lifelong New York Met doesn’t seem to be on the same page as his former club in terms of contract negotiations, leaving his ultimate destination wide open. Coming off of three straight All-Star appearances, Alonso brings plenty to […]

The New York Mets’ offseason drama continues to center around free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso. At Citi Field’s Amazin’ Day event, fans made their feelings known, chanting “Let’s sign Pete!” and “Pete Al-on-so!” during a panel featuring Mets owner Steve Cohen. While the energy in the room was palpable, Cohen’s response was brutally honest about […]

New York Mets fans are delighted but not satisfied. The franchise shed its “little brother” label, at least from a free agency standpoint, when it signed four-time All-Star Juan Soto to a 15-year contract that could be worth up to $800 million. The jubilation surrounding that feat will rapidly diminish if success does not follow, […]

As there have been rumors about the future of New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, the team could be planning to not have him on the roster due to working out other players at the position. With the Mets and Alonso working out the relationship, such players as third baseman Mark Vientos have been […]

A report surfaced early on Thursday that suggested the Toronto Blue Jays and Pete Alonso were advancing their free agency contract discussions. The report did not say that a deal was guaranteed to occur, but it was a promising update for the Blue Jays. However, the latest report suggests otherwise, via Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. […]

As Pete Alonso’s free agency trudges along, the Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a suitor. While the first baseman’s market has been cold for much of the offseason, the Blue Jays now seem prepared to heat it up. Talks between Toronto and Alonso are “advancing,” per Andy Martino of SNY. There is not a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have taken a lot of heat over the course of this offseason for failing to make a big move. Toronto missed out on big targets such as Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott. Despite striking out on most of the top pitchers this offseason, the Blue Jays turned their attention to the […]

Much like they did with Shohei Ohtani a year ago, the Toronto Blue Jays swung and missed on signing Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki, who ended up agreeing to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, the Jays are trying to move on with a pair of All-Stars, Anthony Santander and Pete Alonso. After another […]

It appears that slugger Pete Alonso’s time with the New York Mets may be growing short. The two sides had been talking for quite a long time, and the Mets reportedly made a last-ditch offer to Alonso that he turned down. "I'm not convinced the Mets want Pete."@Ken_Rosenthal thinks if the Mets really wanted to […]

While the New York Mets long seemed like the favorites to sign Pete Alonso, talks between player and team have now deteriorated. But if Alonso ends up signing with another team, the Mets can at least say they put a strong effort forward. New York reportedly offered Alonso a three-year contract worth $68-70 million. The […]

The New York Mets are ready to move on from Pete Alonso. Reports indicate that the negotiations have fallen off and the team is preparing for a post-Alonso world. Immediately, the Blue Jays emerged as favorites to sign Alonso. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale unveiled the Vladimir Guerrero Jr plan if Toronto lands the Mets’ first […]

As Pete Alonso’s free agency continues to spark discussion, the Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a potential destination for the slugging first baseman. According to sources, the Blue Jays are one of three teams engaged in discussions for Alonso, and they are reportedly keen on retaining Vladimir Guerrero Jr. even if Alonso joins the […]

The New York Mets are preparing for a future without Pete Alonso, their longtime slugging first baseman, as contract negotiations continue to stall. According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets now view Alonso signing with another team as the “most likely” outcome. “The Mets have pivoted to plan B, post-Alonso. They now consider it […]

With Corbin Burnes signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman are two of the top remaining free agents for agent Scott Boras, who did not hold back on teams who are simply not willing to spend when it comes to the two players. “You’re seeing so many teams that are actually not […]

The New York Mets suffered a disappointing end to a great season last year, falling in the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets were very close to being able to compete for a World Series title, and now they are trying to continue building their roster to get over the hump next season. […]

The New York Mets currently have no first baseman. Pete Alonso is still a free agent and negotiations have stalled. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays were the bridesmaids again this offseason, losing out on Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes. With star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr entering a contract year, the Mets have made some […]

Although he’s been the star in which the New York Mets have built their last few contending teams around, first baseman Pete Alonso still remains a free agent. He recently turned 30 and is one of the majors’ best power hitters. With outfielder Juan Soto now calling Citi Field home, and superstar Francisco Lindor also […]

Most of this off season’s big free agents have signed new deals, most notably outfielder Juan Soto’s record-breaking pact with the New York Mets. Even with names like Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman and Roki Sasaki on the market, the pace of signings has slowed down a bit. This reportedly has had an effect on how […]

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of the MLB offseason by signing Juan Soto. And they did not stop there, bringing back Sean Manaea and signing Frankie Montas. But one player is still available that could end up back in Queens. Pete Alonso has had a slow free agency period but his agent […]

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of free agency by signing Juan Soto. His record-breaking contract did not mean they were done spending, however, as they brought back Sean Manaea and signed Frankie Montas. But one prominent player is still available for New York to re-sign after their great 2024 season. Pete Alonso […]

The Toronto Blue Jays aren’t doing much to inspire their tortured fanbase right now. After striking out on Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes, the Canadian club is turning its attention to a few other names, via Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi. “To wit, they’re staying in the game on Anthony Santander, although they’re probably not the favourite […]

The MLB free agency hot stove has cooled off significantly in the new year. Corbin Burnes and Teoscar Hernandez made the most of the holiday season by signing new contracts. But that does not mean the offseason is over. With Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, and Jack Flaherty available, teams can still improve into January. Who […]