The Mets walked off the Pirates last night, winning 4-3 thanks to a game-winning sacrifice fly by Pete Alonso in the bottom of the ninth. Heading into Monday's game, New York knew they were going to be in for a tough matchup as they were facing perhaps the league's most exciting young starting pitcher in Paul Skenes,

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.

Alonso worked on getting his hips in the correct position and it's paying dividends: "With that, I can see the ball better."

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.

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. New York's National League franchise has scorched out to a 26-15 start this season,

New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso was brutally honest about whether he felt ill will towards the team’s front office. The four-time All-Star could not reach a long-term extension with the franchise,

The New York Mets are looking like serious contenders in the National League. However, they will face a big decision this offseason.

Pete Alonso is reaching new heights for the New York Mets this season. Across his seven professional seasons, Alonso has never had a month like he just had. The