Pete Alonso named lone Mets All-Star Game representative
PITTSBURGH — The Mets will be bringing in a repeat player for the All-Star Game. On Sunday, Pete Alonso was the Mets’ lone representative when he was surprisingly selected to the National League All-Star team. Alonso was selected as the backup first baseman behind starter Bryce Harper. “I’m really fortunate,” Alonso said after the Mets […]
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 […]
‘You Were Not Made Uncomfortable?’: MSNBC Host Presses Pete Buttigieg On Biden’s Capacity To Serve Second Term
MSNBC host Chris Jansing pressed Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on President Joe Biden’s capacity to serve a second term following his disastrous debate performance. Democrats and the liberal media have not minced words regarding Biden’s raspy voice and stuttering of words during the Thursday night debate against former President Donald Trump. Buttigieg argued […]
Pete Maravich’s son, Josh, dead at 42
COVINGTON, La. — Former Louisiana State University basketball player Josh Maravich, son of the late basketball Hall of Famer Pete Maravich, has died at the age of 42, the university announced Saturday night. He died at his home on Friday, according to a statement from LSU. The cause of death was not released. Josh Maravich […]
Stars coach Pete DeBoer gives NSFW answer to rip reporter’s question
Pete DeBoer was buoyed by the Dallas Stars being described as “lackluster.” They squandered a chance to maintain home ice advantage. Losing a crucial fifth match The Stars are in danger of elimination after losing to the Oilers in the Western Conference finals. DeBoer, in his second year as head coach, was infuriated by a […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso delivers clutch pinch-hit double one day after injury scare
As Pete Alonso said about his injured right hand before Thursday’s 3-2 win over Arizona, he didn’t just dodge a bullet, he shot one. Alonso started Wednesday’s game against the Dodgers on the bench after being hit in the hand by a 93 mph fastball, but he came in to pinch hit for Brett Beatty […]
What Pete Alonso, Mets stars could bring back in potential fire sale
The Mets look incredibly bad right now, but I can see why they shouldn’t be sold just yet: they have a near-record $330 million payroll and don’t have a ton of talent, but they should do a lot better than 22-33. That being said, the team should start preparing for that possibility, because being on […]
Pete Alonso avoids serious injury as Mets finally catch a break
The Mets’ season may be a bust, but in a rare positive development, Pete Alonso’s hand is not. A CT scan of the first baseman’s right hand showed no fracture, The Washington Post confirmed Thursday. Alonso is on a wait-and-see basis after suffering a bone bruise after being hit by a 93 mph fastball in […]
Sec. Pete Buttigieg calls out Rep. Lauren Boebert over infrastructure post
Transportation Sen. Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) for taking credit for securing federal funding for a bridge in her district, when in fact she voted against a bipartisan infrastructure bill that funded the project. “Great meeting with Glenwood Springs City Councilman and former Mayor Jonathan Godes,” Boebert said. Post Posted X […]
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 […]