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sports13 days ago•2 min saved

Alonso Mocks Mets Execs With 'F-king Formulas' Shirt, Hits Two Homers in Orioles Win

Pete Alonso wore a shirt mocking Mets executive David Stearns for his 'f-king formulas' before hitting two home runs in a 10-2 Orioles victory over the Yankees. The shirt, produced by BreakingT, celebrated Alonso’s 300th career home run while referencing his 2024 contract dispute. Alonso, who leads the American League with 43 home runs, is enjoying a successful first year in Baltimore despite the Orioles' overall struggles.

via New York Post|

#baltimore-orioles #david-stearns #mlb

sports14 days ago•18 min saved

Orioles Eliminated as White Sox Clinch Playoff Spot, Ending a Disappointing 2026 Season

The Baltimore Orioles were eliminated from the 2026 MLB playoff race after the Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals, securing a postseason berth. The Orioles, who finished with a sub-.500 record, are now focusing on the final games of their season and offseason planning. Key players like Pete Alonso and Gunnar Henderson underperformed relative to expectations, while injuries and roster turnover plagued the team. Manager Craig Albernaz cited divisional struggles as a primary factor in the team's failure to meet expectations.

via Baltimore Sun|

#baltimore-orioles #chicago-white-sox #craig-albernaz

sports17 days ago•5 min saved

Rays poised to clinch AL East as Alonso fuels Orioles’ hot season

Rays can clinch the AL East in Tuesday’s Rays–Yankees doubleheader in New York; MacKenzie Gore is cleared to start for Texas against the Mets; Pete Alonso belted his 40th homer for the Orioles, delivering a first-inning shot and an eighth-inning go-ahead two-run homer while posting a career-best OBP and 144 wRC+ with improved defense.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#al-east #mlb #pete-alonso

sports23 days ago•5 min saved

Alonso’s Queens Return Highlights Mets’ Front-Office Fallout

Mets were eliminated from the playoffs, and Pete Alonso’s return to Queens as an Oriole sparked ovations that underscored fan adoration for him while signaling frustration with the front office. His ninth-inning homer triggered a curtain call amid “Fire Stearns” chants, illustrating the season’s payroll-driven underachievement and the ongoing tension between Mets fans and management as the club eyes a rookie-filled rebuild.

via Defector|

#baltimore-orioles #curtain-call #david-stearns

sports23 days ago•1 min saved

Mets Frustration Grows as Alonso's Citi Field Return Hits 300th Homer

Pete Alonso's ninth-inning homer tied the game as the Orioles beat the Mets 7-5 in 11 innings at Citi Field; in his first return to Citi Field as a visitor, Alonso hit his 300th career homer there, while Mets starter Sean Manaea said fans' reactions to an opposing homer were 'crazy to me' and Alonso seemed to relish the moment. Francisco Lindor urged fans to also show love to rookie pitcher Jonah Tong, who walked Alonso earlier. Interim manager Andy Green stressed that external noise should not affect performance. The Mets sit near the NL East cellar, and attendance over the first two games against Baltimore reached 63,097, the club's best two-game home stretch since Aug. 18-19 vs Padres.

via Bleacher Report|

#citi-field #mets #orioles

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Bassitt slams MLB for 'cheap' tech stance amid Alonso foul controversy

Yankees pitcher Chris Bassitt criticized MLB for not using available camera technology to definitively call fair or foul on Pete Alonso’s seventh-inning ball, calling the league’s stance 'cheap'; Alonso’s foul stood after review, the Yankees won 5-3 in Baltimore, and the win pushed the Orioles 1.5 games behind the Twins for the final AL wild-card spot.

via New York Post|

#baseball #chris-bassitt #instant-replay

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Alonso's foul ruling on go-ahead homer fuels Orioles fury after review

Pete Alonso's go-ahead homer was ruled foul after a crew-chief review, the call stood, sparking fury from Orioles players and staff who cited iPad ball-tracking data (and AI analytics) in defense; the Yankees went on to win 5-3.

via Fox News|

#baseball #mlb #orioles

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Orioles push for foul-pole tech after Alonso call stands

Pete Alonso’s seventh-inning drive was ruled foul and upheld on review, costing Baltimore a game they led. The Orioles criticized MLB’s tech and pressed for foul-pole verification using laser or vertical cameras (and AI ball-tracking) to overturn calls. Alonso and manager Craig Albernaz cited limited camera angles for this play and urged 2026-era upgrades, noting the two-angle overturn rule and questioning why cost prevents adoption as the Yankees won 5-3.

via New York Post|

#baseball #foul-ball #mlb

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Controversial foul ruling on Alonso homer fuels Yankees' win over Orioles

Pete Alonso appeared to hit a go-ahead homer off Brent Headrick in the seventh that seemed fair, but home-plate umpire Ryan Wills ruled it foul after a lengthy replay delay; Alonso argued, remained at the plate, and struck out, as the Yankees later scored two runs in the eighth to beat the Orioles 5-3 at Camden Yards.

via New York Post|

#baseball #orioles #pete-alonso

sports7 months ago•4 min saved

Rodríguez dazzles in Yankees' spring debut as offense stalls in 2-0 loss to Orioles

Elmer Rodríguez looked sharp in his Grapefruit League debut, tossing three scoreless innings with a mid-90s sinker and multiple offspeed pitches, but New York’s offense was dormant aside from Pete Alonso’s two‑run homer as the Yankees dropped their spring opener 2‑0 to Baltimore.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#elmer-rodriguez #orioles #pete-alonso

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Mets Owner Cohen Apologizes for Postseason Collapse and Staff Uncertainty

David Stearns discussed the Mets' need to improve run prevention and defense, highlighting Pete Alonso's strong offensive season but defensive weaknesses, raising questions about his future with the team, possibly as a designated hitter, amid roster and financial considerations.

via New York Post|

#defense #free-agency #mets

sports1 year ago•6 min saved

Pete Alonso Becomes Mets' All-Time Home Run Leader

The article highlights the all-time home run leaders for each MLB team, with Pete Alonso setting a new record for the Mets. It discusses notable players like Henry Aaron, Babe Ruth, and Mike Trout, and explores the potential for current players to break franchise records in the future.

via FOX Sports|

#baseball-records #franchise-leaders #home-runs

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Pete Alonso Sets Mets Home Run Record with 253rd Blast

Pete Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry's Mets home run record with his 253rd and 254th homers, showcasing his durability and power, and the question now is how long he will hold the record and who might challenge it in the future.

via New York Post|

#baseball #darryl-strawberry #home-run-record

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Pete Alonso ties Darryl Strawberry for Mets all-time home run record

Pete Alonso tied the Mets' home run record with his 252nd career homer, matching Darryl Strawberry's record set over 37 years ago, and continues to be a key player for the Mets.

via ESPN|

#darryl-strawberry #home-run-record #mets

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Guardians edge Mets in close game as Soto's home run ends no-hitter bid

The New York Mets are experiencing a crisis, with players like Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, and Juan Soto facing intense fan criticism during a game, highlighting the team's struggles and frustration among players and fans alike.

via New York Post|

#crisis #francisco-lindor #juan-soto