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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has showcased some incredible power in his first MLB season, and one of his bats paid the price for that noteworthy strength during Sunday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Alonso was not happy …
Pete Alonso won the evening on Monday in more ways than one. The New York Mets rookie put on a show at the Home Run Derby, clubbing 23 dingers in the final round to edge Blue Jays phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To celebrate the feat, Alonso pranced …
The 2019 Home Run Derby may feature some of the most dedicated contestants the event has seen in years, and Pete Alonso is among those who appear to be taking it very seriously. Like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alonso has spent time this week practicing …
One of Major League Baseball’s brightest young sluggers is taking his talents to the Home Run Derby. New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso confirmed Friday that he will be participating in the 2019 Derby in Cleveland, becoming the third …
It’s only June 23 and Pete Alonso has already set the New York Mets’ rookie home run record. Alonso smacked a solo home run in the fourth inning Sunday to tie the Mets and Chicago Cubs at one. That was Alonso’s 27th home run of the …
Each MLB season brings a new crop of rookies to excite and intrigue fans across the sport. Some are highly-touted, while others are further off the radar and may even be journeymen. Even those who have completely conquered the minor leagues can have …
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso took home MLB’s NL Rookie of the Month Award after an impressive first April in the majors, and that drew a strong response from San Diego Padres rookie pitcher Chris Paddack. Considering how much time is …
New York Mets rookie Pete Alonso is becoming a fan favorite, and the competitive edge he displayed on Sunday is a great example of why that is happening so quickly. Alonso was hit on the hand with a pitch during Saturday’s game against the St. …
Anybody can have a really good two weeks in Major League Baseball, but it looks especially good if you do it at the start of the season. There is something to be said for getting off to a hot start and putting your name near the top of the league …
Pete Alonso is quickly entering star status for the New York Mets and can add a cool honor to his list of accomplishments early this season. The rookie slugger hit the hardest home run of the season — an absolute laser to center against the …
Pete Alonso already appears to have won over the local fans in his first season. The rookie first baseman helped the New York Mets complete a come-from-behind 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. With the team trailing 5-3 in the …
The New York Mets have insisted they are committed to doing everything they can to win games in 2019, and they took another step toward convincing fans of that in advance of Opening Day. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that Pete Alonso, the top …
You can’t always draw much from spring training statistics. The hitters are usually ahead of the pitchers, and the star players are generally more focused on working on process and physical fitness than actually getting results. The sample …
Baseball players are constantly making tweaks and adjustments to their stances, their deliveries, and their mental approaches to the game. The sport is challenging and tough to adapt to; sometimes players conquer the minors and get to the majors only …
The agents for New York Mets prospect Peter Alonso are not happy with the team over their decision not to promote their client to the big leagues with a September call-up. Mets assistant GM John Ricco told reporters on Tuesday that they will not be …
