Pete Alonso lifts Mets over Pirates
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Alonso, 30, has already surpassed his Fangraphs WAR (2.3 to 2.2) from last year, and he’s close to matching his Baseball Reference WAR (2.6 to 2.2). Last season, he hit .240 with a 123 OPS+, 34 home runs and 88 RBI.
The New York Mets are looking like serious contenders in the National League. However, they will face a big decision this offseason.
A 4-3 win over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates might register as another tally in the standings, but for the New York Mets, it was another data point in a growing case for Pete Alonso as the heartbeat of their 2025 campaign—and perhaps, a National League MVP candidate.
How valuable is Pete Alonso? The answer was hard to pinpoint during his free agency this past winter. He has always been a dependable power hitter; his 226 homers from his debut year in 2019 through 2024 trailed only Aaron Judge's 232.
The New York Mets signed Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million deal last offseason. However, his deal includes a player option for 2026.
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The New York Mets are shelling out top dollar in 2025 (see their $324-million payroll), and as it is now, they're receiving the desired ROI. To sweeten the pie, the Mets are fresh off a thrilling Mother's Day victory over the Chicago Cubs—another perennial contender in the Senior Circuit.
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From Free Agency Drama to Playing Like MVP – Pete Alonso’s 2025 JourneyPete Alonso is on fire in 2025, playing like an MVP and proving all the doubters wrong. After a tumultuous offseason and a free agency saga, the New York Mets' star first baseman is back and better than ever.