Pete Alonso: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 2

Pete Alonso's Message to Jackson Holliday After Signing With Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles made one of the biggest moves their franchise had seen in years when they signed Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract in December.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Are the Mets Better with Bo Bichette than Pete Alonso?

Like an annual rite of passage, the New York Mets seem to have an offseason more eventful than a Game of Thrones season finale every year. This winter has been no different, as they let Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz walk, traded Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil, and signed Devin Williams, Bo Bichette, and Jorge Polanco.

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Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / January 26

Pete Alonso wants to be a key part of ‘New Oriole Way’

Power hitting first baseman Pete Alonso enjoyed his time at the Birdland Caravan, appearing with manager Craig Albernaz at the Senator Theatre on Thursday night to answer questions from fans.

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Kurtz vs Alonso 2026 Fantasy Comparison

Let’s look at this in three ways, from a snake draft perspective for Rotisserie and for points plus value in an auction. So few people play in dynasty and keeper leagues, so honestly who the heck am I to give them advice?

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / January 25

Orioles news: Guessing about Pete Alonso’s “New Oriole Way”

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 23

Pete Alonso willing to do ‘whatever it takes’ to bring World Series to Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles suffered through a brutal season in 2025, and that did not sit well with the team’s management, the players or Orioles fans. The Orioles had been American League playoff participants in 2023 and ’24, and most observers believed the team was going to be a postseason contender once again.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / January 14

Where the Orioles’ offseason ranks among MLB

It’s been an exciting offseason for the Baltimore Orioles, with some big-name signings and blockbuster trades. Although a few stars remain on the free-agent market, some have already called the Orioles’ offseason the best in the league.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / January 14

Boston Red Sox Sign Ranger Suárez

The Boston Red Sox this offseason have missed out on first baseman Pete Alonso and third baseman Alex Bregman, among others. Today, a report surfaced that they’re turning their attention to the starting pitching market after Bregman signed with the Cubs over the weekend.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Details emerge on Mets’ contract offer to Kyle Tucker

The New York Mets apparently mean business after losing Pete Alonso and others this offseason. The Mets have made a sizable offer to free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker in free agency, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Tuesday.

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MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 12

Mets should consider ex-rival for Pete Alonso replacement

It has been exactly one month and one day since former New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles in free agency, thus marking the first time he has played with another team aside from the Mets in his big league career.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 8

Blue Jays: Why trading Anthony Santander this off-season would be a bad decision

The Toronto Blue Jays don’t appear to be done this off-season. On the pitching side of things, they’ve signed Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, and Tyler Rogers, while recently also signing Kazuma Okamoto to play third base, first base, and even some outfield.

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MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 6

Ex-GM sees Pete Alonso problem in Mets' Cody Bellinger pursuit

Arguably, the biggest reason why people believe the New York Mets' current offseason has been a failure to this point was their inability to re-sign longtime stars Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 26

Orioles have met with top free agent starting pitcher

It’s been a busy offseason for the Baltimore Orioles, but also one that has provided direction for the club. With the aggressive additions of first baseman Pete Alonso and starting pitcher Shane Baz, the O’s are pushing to compete in the crowded AL East.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Orioles Lose Player to Mets After Pete Alonso News

The Baltimore Orioles made their biggest move of the MLB offseason one week ago, signing first basemanPete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract, effectively ending his tenure with the New York Mets.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Orioles' Pete Alonso Announces News Away From Baseball on Monday

The Baltimore Orioles are looking to return to the MLB playoffs in 2026, and if they do, a major reason will be the addition of Pete Alonso. The Orioles signed the 31-year-old right-handed slugger to a five-year, $155 million contract last week to serve as the team’s everyday first baseman.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 13

Pete Alonso signing complicates the Orioles' first base picture

The Baltimore Orioles have shown unprecedented urgency this offseason, landing their biggest acquisition yet by signing Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Pete Alonso picks an interesting new jersey number with Orioles

Pete Alonso has a fresh new team and also a fresh new jersey number. The five-time MLB All-Star slugger Alonso was officially introduced by the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Report: Mets eyeing a former 38-HR hitter after Pete Alonso’s departure

The New York Mets appear to be in full-on contingency mode after Pete Alonso’s exit. The Mets have recently made trade inquiries about Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Thursday.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 11

Intriguing Red Sox, Mets trade rumor emerges after Pete Alonso news

The Boston Red Sox and New York Mets were the two teams who caught by far the most heat for Pete Alonso signing with the Baltimore Orioles.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Cubs Met With Pete Alonso At Winter Meetings

First baseman Pete Alonso is now an Oriole, as his five-year deal with Baltimore was officially announced today. He drove from his Tampa home to the Winter Meetings in Orlando to meet with clubs before locking that deal down.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 11

Why Red Sox Didn't Sign All-Star Slugger Pete Alonso

The Boston Red Sox were heavily in the mix for former New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso, but didn’t get a deal over the finish line. Alonso reportedly agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Mets could target ex-Yankee to replace Pete Alonso

The New York Mets are losing Pete Alonso, but may target a former New York Yankee as his short-term replacement. The Mets have internally discussed first baseman Paul Goldschmidt as a potential option to replace Alonso, according to Tim Healey of the Boston Globe.