Latest Pete Alonso News

Keaton Winn sharp again and Michael Conforto homers against former team as Giants beat Mets 5-2

Apr. 23, 2024 01:00 AM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Michael Conforto homered against the team that drafted him in the first round a decade ago, helping to back rookie Keaton Winn's latest stellar outing as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-2 on Monday night. Nick Ahmed hit a two-run single in the...

Marte's 3-run homer and Alonso's brilliant play carry the Mets to a 6-4 win over the Dodgers

Apr. 20, 2024 20:50 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Starling Marte hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth and first baseman Pete Alonso made a spectacular rally-killing play in the bottom of the inning for the New York Mets, who beat the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 Saturday to extend their winning streak to six...

Mets rally in 7th and score the go-ahead run on a balk for a 3-1 victory over the Pirates

Apr. 17, 2024 00:39 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Hernandez balked home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Jeff McNeil added an RBI double and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Tuesday night. Joey Wendle came off the bench and delivered a tying double for the Mets, who have won nine of...

Mets stop Royals' 7-game winning streak with 6-1 victory behind Severino, Baty and Alonso

Apr. 13, 2024 00:36 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered and Luis Severino earned his first win for the New York Mets, who snapped Kansas City's seven-game winning streak Friday night with a 6-1 victory over the Royals. Brett Baty hit a two-run double and the Mets scored all five of their runs off...

López throws 6 strong innings, Acuña scores 3 runs as Braves hold off Mets 6-5

Apr. 09, 2024 22:58 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. scored three runs and stole three bases, Reynaldo López threw six scoreless innings in his first home start for Atlanta, and the Braves held off the New York Mets 6-5 on Tuesday night. The Braves led 6-0 before Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer...

Alonso hits tying HR in 9th, Mets rally past Tigers 2-1 in nightcap for 1st win of season

Apr. 04, 2024 21:28 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso launched a tying home run leading off the ninth inning, Tyrone Taylor lined a game-winning single and the New York Mets — after going 13 innings without a hit — rallied past the Detroit Tigers 2-1 for their first victory of the season Thursday and a doubleheader...

Phillies-Braves and Brewers-Mets openers postponed a day to Friday due to rainy forecasts

Mar. 27, 2024 17:09 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball openers in New York and Philadelphia were postponed a day until Friday because of rainy forecasts in both cities. Pete Alonso and the New York Mets were scheduled to host the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon, a day featuring the first full slate of...

MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in '24-25 class

Mar. 27, 2024 10:56 AM EDT

Baseball’s next free agency class won’t have a two-way star like Shohei Ohtani, and almost certainly no deals like his record-shattering $700 million over 10 years to switch teams in Los Angeles this year. But there could still be All-Star sluggers and Cy Young Award winners available. ...

J.D. Martinez finalizes $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets

Mar. 24, 2024 09:54 AM EDT

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — J.D. Martinez and the New York Mets finalized a $12 million, one-year contract on Saturday. The 36-year-old designated hitter gets a $2.5 million signing bonus, $2 million this year and $7.5 million in deferred money, payable in $1.5 million installments...

J.D. Martinez agrees to $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets, AP source says

Mar. 21, 2024 23:26 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — J.D. Martinez has a new home, agreeing to a $12 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a...