PETE ALONSO NEWS

Mets' Pete Alonso responds to trade rumors New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been the subject of recent trade rumors.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • NJ.COM

Is Pete Alonso toxic? 'Ridiculous.' But Mets, Polar Bear in need of cold compromise

People throughout the Mets organization are bristling at a recent claim that Pete Alonso is toxic. But there's real concern that the superst...

AUGUST 30, 2023

MLB Execs Believe Mets Have Made a Decision on Pete Alonso A number of MLB executives believe the New York Mets have made a decision on whether to trade Pete Alonso or not.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Batting cleanup Sunday Alonso (head) is starting at first base and batting cleanup Sunday versus the Angels.

Impact Alonso took a pitch to the head/neck area Saturday, but he cleared concussion protocol. The 28-year-old slugger has registered an .846 OPS with 39 home runs and 95 RBI through 122 games this year for New York.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Focus on Shohei Ohtani, Pete Alonso in Angels-Mets finale Shohei Ohtani's productivity at the plate in the aftermath of the injury that ended his time on the mound for at least this season was the s...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Benches clear after Alonso hit by pitch in neck NEW YORK -- Pete Alonso ducked his head and flinched, bracing for the type of impact he had felt too many times before. As he did, José Sori...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Passes concussion protocol Alonso has passed concussion protocol after being hit in the head/neck area by a pitch in Saturday's loss to the Angels, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alonso was plunked by a wild breaking ball from Halos reliever Jose Soriano in the eighth inning and was removed from the game for a pinch-runner. It sounds like he's going to be fine, though, with Mets manager Buck Showalter saying he doesn't anticipate the slugger needing to undergo any more tests in the morning.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves following HBP to head Alonso was lifted from Saturday's game versus the Angels in the eighth inning after being hit in the back of the head by a pitch, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Angels reliever Jose Soriano missed badly with a breaking ball, striking Alonso in the back of the head/neck area after his helmet had fallen off. The slugger seemed to be OK as he got up quickly and walked to first base, but the Mets opted to play things cautiously and go ahead and remove him. Alonso is likely set to go through concussion testing. He was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts prior to the hit by pitch.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets Legend Hopes Pete Alonso Stays With Team This New York Mets legend is hoping to see Pete Alonso in Queens for a long time.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Did Brewers almost acquire Pete Alonso from Mets at trade deadline?

The Brewers were reportedly close to acquiring All-Star Pete Alonso from the Mets before the trade deadline.

AUGUST 23, 2023

Ken Rosenthal report indicates Brewers were in play to trade for slugging first baseman Pete Alonso A report from Ken Rosenthal indicates the Brewers had serious discussions with the New York Mets to acquire slugger Pete Alonso.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Launches 39th homer Alonso went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

Impact The slugging first baseman took Dakota Hudson deep in the fourth inning, Alonso's fourth homer in the last five games and his 39th of the year. He's been flexing his muscles in August, slashing .254/.376/.690 through 20 games with nine long balls and 19 RBI as he closes in on his third career 40-homer campaign. Alonso also sits six RBI shy of his third season in triple digits.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clobbers another homer Alonso went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and two additional runs scored in Saturday's 13-2 victory over the Cardinals.

Impact Alonso plated Jeff McNeil on a two-run homer off Andrew Suarez in the seventh for the first baseman's third long ball of the last four games and his 38th of the campaign. Alonso trails only Matt Olson and presumptive AL MVP Shohei Ohtani in the home run column this season and is on pace to reach 40 long balls for a second straight year.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ball from Masyn Winn's first career hit retrieved after Pete Alonso's 'bad brain fart'

Pete Alonso felt awful after throwing souvenir into stands, but Cards rookie took it in stride: "It was very funny, and I'm really glad she...

AUGUST 19, 2023

Mets' Pete Alonso sorry for 'complete bonehead move' that made him 'feel like a piece of crap' "In the heat of the moment you just kind of get lost," first baseman says

AUGUST 19, 2023 • NJ.COM

Pete Alonso apologizes for throwing first hit ball into stands: 'I feel like a piece of crap' Pete Alonso said he felt \

AUGUST 19, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Cardinals' Masyn Winn reunited with ball from first MLB hit after Pete Alonso's Alonso hurled the ball into the crowd, tossing away a milestone marker for the Cardinals' top prospect. "I feel like an idiot."

AUGUST 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Winn gets 1st MLB hit, but Alonso throws ball into stands ST. LOUIS -- Undoubtedly, Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn will never forget his first MLB hit. Fortunately for him, he’ll have the souvenir b...

AUGUST 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cranks 37th homer in win Alonso went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's victory over the Cardinals.

Impact Alonso launched a two-run, 437-foot home run off Adam Wainwright in the top of the fourth to put the Mets up 2-0 and was also hit by a pitch later in the game. The first baseman has now homered in back-to-back contests and is up to seven long balls in the month of August, adding 16 RBI and nine runs scored over that stretch. He currently ranks third in the major leagues with 37 home runs.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues power surge Alonso went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, two walks and a stolen base in a 4-3 victory versus the Cubs on Wednesday.

Impact Alonso did what he does best in the fourth inning, tying the contest with a two-run shot off Kyle Hendricks. It was his third straight game with a homer and pushed his season total to 35, third-most in the majors. Alonso needs just five more home runs to match last season's total of 40, and he could even feasibly challenge his career-best mark of 53 long balls that he established as a rookie in 2019.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Alonso homers yet again in Mets' win over Cubs NEW YORK — Too late for it to matter in the bigger picture of the Mets’ season, Pete Alonso is hot again.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Goes deep again Alonso went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Alonso's first-inning, two-run homer was initially ruled a double, but was confirmed to have cleared the center field fence upon review, giving him three long balls in two days. After a tough start to the second half, the 28-year-old slugger has returned to form, boasting a remarkable 1.171 OPS over his last 17 games, which includes eight home runs, 22 RBI and 12 runs scored in 73 plate appearances during that stretch.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crushes Cubs with two homers Alonso went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs and six RBI in Monday's 11-2 win against the Cubs.

Impact Alonso provided muscle early, slamming a three-run homer in the first inning and a two-run shot in the third. The first baseman finished his productive day with a run-scoring single in the eighth. The six RBI tied a career high, and the multi-homer effort was his fourth of the campaign. Alonso ranks third in the majors in both home runs (33) and RBI (83) on the season.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mashes 31st homer Alonso went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Royals.

Impact The first baseman turned on a sub-90 mph sinker from Zack Greinke in the second inning and drove it over the fence in center field for a solo shot that got the Mets on the board, although they eventually lost 7-6. Alonso has regained his swagger at the plate, slashing .349/.396/.791 over the last 11 games with five homers and 15 RBI, and his 31 long balls on the season ranks second in the NL behind Matt Olson's 36.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trade deadline selling spree turns Mets into most incomplete team money can buy

The Mets boasted the largest payroll in MLB history before their hand busted. They appear to have a new plan, but it might take them multipl...

AUGUST 2, 2023