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In baseball, a player’s walk-up song can be as much a part of their identity as their batting average or fielding ability. For New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, the recent switch to Don McLean’s classic hit “American Pie” as his walk-up song has not only captured the attention of fans but also provided […]

Dirty laundry can smell of many things. As of late Tuesday Night, October 8, Pete Alonso’s good-luck luggage smells of success. The New York Mets had to make a late run through a sixteen-day, hurricane-affected road trip just to break into the National League Divisional Series. It’s been such a whirlwind that unpacking before Game […]

When the New York Mets went into the top of the 9th inning of Game 3 of their Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers trailing 2-0, it appeared that their season would be over in a matter of minutes. The Brewers had ace closer Devin Williams on the mound and the Mets had just […]

The New York Mets are amid a miracle run through the postseason. Pete Alonso struck a three-run home run in the ninth inning to push them to the NLDS. After they beat the Brewers, the Mets slugger showed MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo the pumpkin which is their new good luck charm. This is the playoff pumpkin. […]

The New York Mets kept the miracle alive on Friday night with an improbable victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Pete Alonso hit an iconic home run in the ninth inning to give the team the lead. They were able to hold on in the bottom of the ninth to win. Longtime radio play-by-play broadcaster Howie […]

The New York Mets had their backs against the wall. The team was facing a 2-0 deficit in the ninth inning of a winner-take-all playoff game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the Wild Card round. New York had runners on the corners with one out and Pete Alonso at the plate. The Mets slugger cracked […]

Down 2-0 in the top of the ninth inning in a win-or-go-home Game 3 of the Wild Card round to the Milwaukee Brewers, it looked like the New York Mets were about to bow out of the postseason. Then, up stepped Pete Alonso. With runners on first and third and one out, Alonso worked a […]

The New York Mets are one game from elimination after the Milwaukee Brewers staged a late rally in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card series on Wednesday. A Garrett Mitchell home run in the bottom of the eighth inning gave Milwaukee a 5-3 win and forced a decisive Game 3 on Thursday. If the […]

With the 2024 MLB regular season drawing to a close, free agency is right around the corner. Once the World Series is over, the frenzy begins. Numerous high profile free agents, most notably outfielder Juan Soto, starting pitcher Corbin Burnes and first baseman Pete Alonso. While Alonso could certainly return to the New York Mets […]

The New York Mets were defeated 6-0 by the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The Mets are trying to clinch a postseason spot, but they are battling with the Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Wild Card. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres already clinched the No. 1 spot in the NL Wild Card. […]

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso will be one of the top available free agents this offseason. With the regular season coming to a close, it looks like Alonso’s market is beginning to take shape. While the Mets have been expected to try and re-sign their star first baseman, one of their NL East rivals […]

The New York Mets played their final home game of the regular season Sunday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Citi Field. It also may have marked the last time Pete Alonso wears a Mets home uniform. Mets fans and home plate umpire John Libka recognized such and delivered a touching moment for […]

The Los Angeles Angels are in the midst of another lost season, as the team is currently in last place of the AL West. They sit 19 games behind the division leading Houston Astros, and it’s clear that a lot of work is needed to get the major league squad back to the postseason. Franchise […]

Despite various trade rumors, Pete Alonso remains with the New York Mets. He will at least finish out the 2024 season there. Whether the playoffs are in his immediate future or not, he has made his mark with the Mets. In the Mets’ 8-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Alonso drilled an oppo taco that […]

We are getting right into the most heated part of the MLB season as there is about a month remaining before the playoffs. Division and Wild Card races are heating up as teams desperately try to get into playoff position. It’s a fun time of year, and the next couple months of baseball will be […]

After a sluggish start, the season seemed to be slipping away from the New York Mets. The team even contemplated moving slugger Pete Alonso at the MLB trade deadline. However, the Mets started to turn things around in the middle of June. The team is 12-8 since the All-Star break and in the thick of […]

The New York Mets have been the hottest team in baseball for six weeks. They have posted the best record since June 12 and launched themselves into a playoff spot. After Thursday night’s dramatic win over the Atlanta Braves, some clarity has come to their MLB trade deadline picture from SNY’s Andy Martino. “I asked […]

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso could be the biggest name dealt at the MLB trade deadline. The slugger is an unrestricted free agent after the season and has not performed to his career averages this year. Alonso’s OPS of .767 is his lowest ever and below his career OPS by 89 points. Despite […]

The future of New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is up in the air as he is approaching free agency this winter, and he addressed his future during his media session at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game in Texas. “I’m super happy to be a Met, super proud to be a Met,” Pete Alonso […]

There are a few beliefs around the Home Run Derby that keep some of the best sluggers in baseball from returning year after year. Some say it messes with their timing, others prefer the extra day of rest, and some just don’t see the draw after doing it once and crossing the item off their […]

There are a lot of reasons to love baseball, but the long ball will forever remain the most exciting part of the sport. Now, eight of the best home run hitters in MLB will face each other in the 2024 Home Run Derby as a part of All-Star Week. The winner will be crowned the […]

For the third year in a row and fourth overall in his career, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is going to play in the MLB All-Star Game after getting selected as a reserve behind Philadephia Phillies star Bryce Harper. “I am so honored to be selected as an All-Star and represent the @Mets!” […]

If the season ended today, the Seattle Mariners would win the AL West and make their second postseason in three years. Of course, the season doesn’t end today and the Mariners have 73 more games to play. That’s a long time to stay afloat on the strength of an excellent starting rotation with a dearth […]

The New York Mets are in the midst of an uneven season, and the team is facing some tough choices ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Mets have looked to move infielder Pete Alonso, but that approach may be changing. New York will reportedly move Alonso if the team isn’t within five games of […]

The Chicago Cubs are back to being cellar dwellers in the National League Central which has fueled speculation of a team revamp this offseason or at the trade deadline Sunday. Manager Craig Counsell and the Cubs could find themselves in the midst of a bidding war for New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso by […]

The New York Mets (36-39), with the help of McDonald’s mascot Grimace, have inserted themselves back into the wild-card race. Now, New York’s NL representative finds itself in a precarious position as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The Mets could be both buyers and sellers this summer, via The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Will the Mets be buyers […]

Up until the last couple of weeks, “grimace” was indeed a familiar term for the New York Mets. It was a reaction made by the repulsed fanbase in Queens, along with the team itself, after they finished the first two months of the season at 24-33. But now, the term “grimace” has gone from a […]

The MLB trade deadline is roughly six weeks away, which gives teams like the New York Mets until July 30 to figure out what, if any, moves they want to make. While the Mets are likely out of contention for a playoff spot, they may want to push the reset button and look to stock […]

The New York Yankees have had a promising start to the 2024 season. However, the team is rumored to be eyeing moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The major developments in New York’s interest surround the improvement of their bullpen and Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. With a 50-22 record, the Yankees have a […]

The New York Mets are caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to first baseman Pete Alonso. The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, and Alonso could be one of the biggest names on the market. That’s if the Mets decide to trade him. Apparently, New York is waffling back and […]

The Seattle Mariners are expected to be very active in the coming weeks before the MLB trade deadline with reports noting that they are almost definitely going to add a big bat to their roster. “The question isn’t whether they’re going to add offense. It’s whom they’re going to add,” Jeff Passan of ESPN wrote […]

Many are expecting the New York Mets to move first baseman Pete Alonso by the the July 30 MLB trade deadline, but could the Mets trade the slugger and then attempt to re-sign him in free agency next offseason? Apparently, it’s a strategy New York may employ, via Jim Bowden of The Athetic. The Mets […]

The Seattle Mariners have been labeled as a prime trade destination for New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, and with the July 30 MLB trade deadline inching closer and closer, Alonso trade speculation will continue to grow. But could the Mariners employ an interesting strategy in their potential attempt to swing a deal for […]

The Seattle Mariners have taken control of the AL West! A large power vacuum formed in the division with the collapse of the Houston Astros and the defending champions Texas Rangers. With both teams struggling, Seattle has stormed into the playoff picture. Their record isn’t exactly stellar (36-30, compared to the other division leaders’ 40+ […]

If the New York Mets decide to go nuclear and blow things up at the MLB trade deadline, first baseman Pete Alonso will likely be the most high-profile player they move. The Mets are still technically in the thick of the National League Wild Card hunt, but that says a whole lot more about the […]

The New York Mets are not exactly having a great 2024 campaign, leading to speculation that they could ultimately trade first baseman Pete Alonso before the MLB trade deadline as a result. But why would the Mets trade their most popular slugger? Well, Alonso is set to be a free agent after the season, so […]

The New York Mets are in the midst of another horrible season, sitting at 24-34 and 16.5 games out of first place in the National League East. The playoffs already feel like a serious longshot and we’re not even at the All-Star break. There have already been trade rumors surrounding this ball club due to […]

After a miserable month of May that saw them go just 9-19, the New York Mets fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-5 on Saturday. The Mets did their best to rally, scoring four runs in the ninth inning. That included a Pete Alonso home run, which was his 13th of the season. Alonso was sarcastic […]

The New York Mets’ disappointing season took another scary turn on Wednesday as Pete Alonso left the game after being hit by a pitch. However, the Mets received some encouraging news on the Alonso injury front on Thursday, per a report from Jon Heyman. ‘Pete Alonso has a bone bruise, no break was found.’ Andy […]