Pete Alonso’s Home Run Derby status dependent on All-Star nod
PITTSBURGH — Pete Alonso is waiting to qualify for the All-Star Game before considering whether to participate in the Home Run Derby. The Mets first baseman said Friday he’s taking the same approach as last season, waiting until the All-Star roster is announced before playing in his fourth consecutive Home Run Derby. Alonso won the […]
Pete Alonso’s free agency blueprint to stick with Mets still evolving
Last June, the Mets tried again to sign Pete Alonso to a long-term contract. Through his agency at the time, Apex Baseball, he received a seven-year offer worth $158 million. At the time, the Mets’ baseball operations department, led by general manager Billy Eppler, was trying to sign Alonso to a multi-year deal that would […]
Fernando Alonso’s penalty at Australian Grand Prix, explained
In the final stages of the 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix, the drama that could not be resolved until the end was the battle for 6th place between Fernando Alonso and George Russell. The Mercedes driver had been chasing the veteran on a newer set of tires, but the battle seemed to end abruptly when […]
Mets’ Steve Cohen isn’t sweating Pete Alonso’s likely free agency
PORT STREET LUCIE — Upon arriving at camp, Pete Alonso indicated he was open to negotiating a new contract with the Mets during spring training or even during the season. However, Mets owner Steve Cohen has other ideas about how to use a first baseman with long-hitting power. “We haven’t had any discussions. I think […]
Pete Alonso’s defensive gem one of highlights of Mets’ practice
Notable items during the Mets’ spring training practice Friday in Port St. Lucie: D-Lightful Pete Alonso may have been happiest during infield practice when he charged in, hit a soft ground ball, and hit third baseman Brett Batty with a strike. The first baseman let out a roar of celebration and received applause. Pete Alonso […]
Mets’ Steve Cohen opens up on Pete Alonso’s free agency
Mets slugger Pete Alonso is in his final year managing the team before becoming a free agent, and a contract extension has been on every Mets fan’s mind for years. For that, Mets owner Steve Cohen. “We want to keep him. He is an important part of our team now and hopefully in the future […]
There are no guarantees in Pete Alonso’s Mets future
PORT STREET LUCIE — It’s been a lot of fun watching Pete Alonso play baseball the last five years. We’ve allowed him to hit more home runs than anyone since entering MLB, visibly improve his defense, play solid ball consistently, and log 157 games a year. I enjoy watching him bring his very unusual lunch […]