Peter Alonso, New York Mets
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Here are the details for this weekend's three-game series at Yankee Stadium. Select games can be streamed regionally on fubo (try for free).
Alonso worked on getting his hips in the correct position and it's paying dividends: "With that, I can see the ball better."
Pete Alonso hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the New York Mets took advantage of a costly error by shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.
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.
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.
The Mets were shut out for the second time this season in a 4-0 loss to the Pirates Wednesday. Now, their attention moves to facing Yankees.
The New York Mets are looking like serious contenders in the National League. However, they will face a big decision this offseason.
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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