Pete Alonso Articles - Page 9

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has surpassed Pete Alonso of the New York Mets as the MLB odds home run leader favorite, according to FanDuel. Judge’s odds now sit at +270, in front of Alonso’s +390 odds to lead MLB in home runs. Alonso previously led the odds before recently being surpassed by Judge. […]

When you have to go, you have to go, that’s just the fact. That was the case for New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso in a recent game. Alonso, who’s swinging the bat well in 2023, joined the Foul Territory podcast and told a wild having to use the bathroom-related story, per Foul […]

It has been a shaky 2023 season so far for the New York Mets, but the one constant that manager Buck Showalter can depend on is Pete Alonso’s elite power. Actually, it is quite historic. He blasted his MLB-leading 19th home run of the year in a 10-1 trouncing of the Chicago Cubs. He tied […]

We have a full slate of baseball today on 5/24/23 starting this afternoon at 12:35 P.M ET. We take a look at the top home run prop bets that will be having you cash out on this Wednesday afternoon. This will continue our MLB home run prop odds series this Wednesday, May 24th.  MLB Home […]

The New York Mets might be failing to live up to expectations so far in 2023, but Pete Alonso is surely doing his part. Down 7-3 against the Cleveland Guardians Friday, Alonso belted a 3-1 offering from James Karinchak over the fence in right-center field for a mammoth grand slam for his 17th home run […]

The city of New York had a ton of hype heading into the 2023 season. As it turns out, both the Mets and Yankees have had their fair share of struggles. Pete Alonso is who you should have your eyes on. Aaron Judge returns tonight from a 10-day IL stint after he suffered a hip […]

Pete Alonso has established himself as one of the best sluggers in Major League Baseball over the last four seasons. 2023 has been no different for the New York Mets star. The two-time all-star is powering the Mets with some insane numbers. Alonso has hit 10 home runs and leads the National League with 23 […]

Despite losing the final two games of their 10-game road trip this past weekend, the New York Mets are off to a solid 14-9 start this season. It’s an impressive record considering they’ve played 16 of 22 games on the road and have persevered through much adversity already. When examining the first four weeks of […]

The New York Mets managed to get back on the right track after being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers, as they came away with a 9-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. The Mets had multiple standout performers in their 2023 home opener, including Pete Alonso. The two-time All-Star slugged the fourth home run […]

Baseball has officially entered a brave new world now that the 2023 MLB Opening Day is underway. New rules have been implemented to increase the pace of play and amount of action. Essentially, the goal is to bring new eyes to the television screen and ballparks, specially those from the younger generation. The innovation everyone […]

As Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine once exclaimed, “chicks dig the long ball.” Let’s be real though, everyone loves dingers! We continue our MLB odds series with a special 2023 regular season home run leader prediction and pick. When Maddux and Glavine spoke, it was Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa chasing the 61-home run mark […]

With Justin Verlander in the fold and their payroll the highest in MLB history, the New York Mets are set to begin the 2023 season Thursday in Miami against the Marlins. We’ll make five bold predictions for Verlander and the Mets ahead of Opening Day. After winning 101 games last season, the Mets flamed out […]

Steve Cohen has proved over his run as owner of the New York Mets that he has no problem handing out $100 million-plus contracts in order to keep vital players on the team. He will once again have to do just that if he wants to prolong Pete Alonso’s stay with the Mets. Alonso is […]

New York Mets fans’ worst fears came true during Puerto Rico’s 5-2 win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, as closer Edwin Diaz suffered an injury while celebrating the team’s victory on the field. But it wasn’t just Mets fans who felt crushed. It was Diaz’ teammates as well. Mets star Pete […]

For the first time in six years, we’re back. The 2023 World Baseball Classic will take place from March 8-21, with the tournament being played in Japan, Taiwan, and the US. Speaking of the States, Team USA is of course one of the favorites to win it all after taking home the ultimate prize in […]

Could Mets slugger Pete Alonso author a record-breaking home run season in New York just one year after Aaron Judge did the same in the Bronx with the Yankees? Alonso’s Mets teammate Jeff McNeil certainly thinks it’s possible. McNeil acknowledged that “not too many” players could belt 62 homers, though he made sure to note […]

Spring training will be less about roster and position battles and more of a ramp up to the 2023 season for the New York Mets. Yet with high expectations and several new faces in camp, the Mets will be one of the more intriguing teams to watch this spring. We’ll have three bold Mets predictions […]

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso isn’t a stranger to contract negotiations. As a matter of fact, Alonso just signed a one-year, $14 million deal, the biggest arbitration contract ever for his position. With being signed for another season, the question is whether or not the Mets decide to sign Pete Alonso long-term. On […]

Steve Cohen is not only the owner of the New York Mets, he’s a long-time fan. So, as Pete Alonso inches closer to free agency, Cohen is in the unique position to understand the Mets’ checkered history with retaining their homegrown stars and in a position to reverse course moving forward. Billy Eppler does not […]

The New York Mets have been among the busiest teams since the end of the 2022 MLB season. They extended outfielder Brandon Nimmo, gave closer Edwin Diaz a new contract, and boosted their pitching staff with the additions of Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, Jose Quintana, and Adam Ottavino, but what about extensions for Pete Alonso […]

New York Mets superstar Pete Alonso made MLB history on Friday. The slugger signed a one-year $14.5 million deal with the club, which is the biggest arbitration contract for a first baseman ever, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. This is Alonso’s second year of arbitration before hitting free agency in 2024. And given what he’s […]

The New York Mets may have lost out on free agent superstar Carlos Correa, but they remain legitimate World Series contenders in 2023. However, the Mets no longer can be considered favorites to win a championship next season. Just three weeks ago, Mets owner Steve Cohen said as much. Breaking the news that New York […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Walker Buehler, Clayton Kershaw, and Andrew Heaney were recently asked which batter they would strikeout if they could strikeout anyone in MLB history, per Doug McKain. Buehler and Heaney shared entertaining answers, while Kershaw opted for a professional approach to the question. Walker Buehler, who’s currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, […]

After a 101-win season, the New York Mets fell extremely short of their World Series goal on Sunday night as the San Diego Padres knocked them out in the NL Wild Card series at Citi Field. Following the crushing loss, slugger Pete Alonso spoke about just how much this hurt for the Mets. Via Metsmerized […]

With their backs against the wall, the New York Mets are turning to ace Jacob deGrom. Max Scherzer labored in the team’s 7-1 Game 1 loss of the NL Wild Card Series. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso revealed his honest thoughts on deGrom getting the ball in Game 2 with the season on the line, […]

Playoff baseball can be so cruel at times. Despite winning 101 games during the regular season, the New York Mets already find themselves on the brink of elimination following a crushing 7-1 defeat at the hands of the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card round. But first baseman Pete Alonso is mustering the […]

The National League East turned out to be the lone must-watch division in the final weeks of the regular season. In the end, the Atlanta Braves had the last laugh over the New York Mets. The Braves clawed their way to first place in the NL East after they had trailed the Mets by 10.5 […]

For the first time since 2016 when they made it all the way to the World Series, the New York Mets are headed to the MLB postseason. They booked their ticket to the playoffs as early as Monday when they defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-2, on the road, thanks in large part to another outstanding […]

The New York Mets headed into their series against the Philadelphia Phillies with one goal: win. Their last series against the Atlanta Braves saw their lead in the division go down significantly. With the defending champions heating up, NY wants to keep as much of a cushion between them and their division rivals. Luckily, they […]

The New York Mets have emerged as one of the best teams in MLB during the 2022 season. A big reason for that is because they have their slugging first baseman Pete Alonso at the middle of their lineup. Alonso is once again proving that he is one of the best sluggers in the league […]

The New York Mets enter the 2022 MLB All-Star Break with the second-best record in the National League. So far, everything is going very well in Queens. Although the Atlanta Braves are catching up to them for the lead in the NL East, the Mets have dominated in the first half. Their pitching staff, even […]

Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez opened up the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby. Naturally, being a 21-year-old first-year player, many would expect Rodriguez to be showing his nerves. Well, if he was nervous, no one would have ever known it. The Mariners budding star clubbed 32 homers in the first round, equaling this wild feat […]

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso will be looking to make history on Monday night in the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby as he chases his third title in the event. That would make him only the second player ever to win it on three occasions, joining Ken Griffey Jr. While Alonso certainly wants to […]

The 2022 MLB Home Run Derby is finally upon us, with a number of different big names taking place in the prestigious event at Dodger Stadium in sunny Los Angeles. In this post, we’ll lay out how to watch the event, start time, preview, participants, and the rules. Watch MLB Games LIVE with fuboTV (click […]

The New York Mets usually play second fiddle to the New York Yankees. While the Yankees are the most dominant team in baseball so far in this 2022 MLB season, the Mets are also one of MLB’s best teams after owner Steve Cohen shelled out a lot of money for a talented roster. This includes […]

The 2022 MLB Home Run Derby takes place this Monday, but FanDuel wasted no time putting out the odds. Check out our MLB odds series, for more betting content on Major League Baseball.   New York Mets’ first baseman Pete Alonso comes in as the favorite to win the Derby once again. The two-time back-to-back […]

Pete Alonso is looking to defend his crown as the Home Run Derby champion. The All-Star first baseman for the New York Mets is a fantastic hitter and would be a supremely valuable designated hitter. Sluggers like Alonso are made for the DH spot in the lineup, especially now that the position is universal. Alonso […]

The 2022 Home Run Derby is set to get underway on Monday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The derby is a chance for MLB’s best hitters to showcase their elite power ability. We have seen a number of jaw-dropping performances at the event over the years. And the 2022 Home Run Derby might […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber was recently named to the NL All-Star team. However, the slugger is having an up-and-down season. On one hand, Schwarber is slashing just .219/.332/.524 as of this story’s publication. On the other hand, Schwarber leads the NL in home runs with 28, and trails only Aaron Judge for most homers […]