A day later, Pete Alonso checked in ... realize how much has to go in to getting there,” says Alonso. “That’s addicting. That playoff feeling, playing that high-leverage baseball ...

“We’re thrilled to have Pete back, and I think Pete ... But for now, Cohen, Stearns, Grimace and the playoff pumpkin can all rest easy knowing Alonso is right where he wants to be.

Early Monday morning, ahead of the New York Mets’ first full-squad workout of spring training, Pete ... was it,” Alonso said in his first news conference since the Mets’ playoff exit four ...