The Orioles signed Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract because of his leadership, his veteran presence and, perhaps most importantly, his powerful bat. The Polar Bear wasted little time showcasing his most impressive tool.

New York Mets Owner Steve Cohen caught a stray from Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy on social media.

The Baltimore Orioles provided a crucial injury update on Pete Alonso’s teammate, marking an early-season setback for the infield heading into 2026.

One MLB executive, in a survey from The Athletic's Jayson Stark, said that Alonso, now on the Baltimore Orioles, was the biggest loss of the offseason. They went as far as to compare Alonso to New York Yankees ' Aaron Judge, saying the two owned New York City as a way to emphasize how big a loss Alonso will be for the Mets in 2026.