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Pete Alonso’s truth bomb explains Mets’ hot start

The New York Mets are one of the hottest teams in the MLB to start the season, as they’re 18-7 and in first place in the NL East. After their win against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 23, Pete Alonso shared why the Mets are off to such a great start to the season, and it seems like it has to do with the chemistry.

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Pete Alonso Makes More Mets History After Tuesday’s Win

Unlike new teammate Juan Soto, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is quickly living up to the expectations that come with a new contract. Alonso entered play Wednesday hitting .349 with six home runs, 25 RBI, and an incredible 1.150 OPS over his first 104 plate appearances.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 22

Mets defeat Phillies to remain perfect on homestand

Pete Alonso and Luis Torrens had RBI hits during a three-run seventh inning Tuesday night for the surging New York Mets, who beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 in the second game of a three-game series between the National League East rivals.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 22

The Mets X-Factor going into Division series vs the Phillies

The New York Mets roll into Philadelphia with momentum, confidence, and a red-hot Pete Alonso, setting the stage for an NL East showdown against the Phillies.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / April 22

New York Mets Starting Pitching With Great 11 Games

The New York Mets have received great production from its pitching staff to begin the regular season. They are the first team in the modern era(since 1901) to have their starting pitchers allow fewer than 15 runs and no home runs in the first 11 home games of a season.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Pete Alonso’s hot start earns otherworldly praise from Mets GM

New York Mets star Pete Alonso is putting the league on notice with one of the most electric starts of the 2025 MLB season. As a result, New York’s front office is making sure everyone knows just how special it is as they sit first in the National League East.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 21

Stats show why Alonso is enjoying a hot start to 2025 season

Stats show why Mets' Pete Alonso is enjoying a hot start to 2025 season

Alonso reportedly rejected a seven-year, $158M contract extension offer from the Mets in 2023 and then looked out of sorts throughout 2024 until he hit one of the most clutch postseason home runs in franchise history.

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Mets Star Pete Alonso Makes Announcement After Cardinals Game

The New York Mets completed a sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Winners of four straight games, New York sits atop the National League East with a 15-7 record.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / April 20

Pete Alonso, Mets look to keep doing 'phenomenal job' vs. Cards

Pete Alonso is feeling as locked-in as he ever has as a professional, but he knows he's not the only reason for the New York Mets' fast start. The Mets will look to complete a sweep of the visiting St.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / April 19

Kodai Senga, Pete Alonso lead Cardinals past Mets

Kodai Senga tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings Saturday and Pete Alonso continued his hot start by knocking in two runs as the New York Mets blanked the visiting St.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 19

Who are the New York Mets stars of week 3?

The New York Mets continued their strong April with a 5-3 record over the past eight days, featuring big road wins against the A’s, a hard-fought series against the Twins, and a dramatic win in walk-off fashion back at Citi Field last night.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

Mets re-signing Pete Alonso looks like steal of offseason

The New York Mets are off to a hot start this season, owning a 12-7 record through their first 19 games played. The franchise is in first place in the NL East, and much of the success is thanks to the prolific play from Pete Alonso.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / April 17

Pete Alonso Has Entered 2025 as the Best Version of Himself

When Pete Alonso came up in 2019, he was tabbed as an all-fields hitter with tremendous power potential. This became apparent when the ESPN crew marveled at his ability to use all fields during his home run derby victory over Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 16

Expert assesses Pete Alonso's Team USA World Baseball Classic roster hopes

The World Baseball Classic has quickly blossomed into arguably the most exciting event for baseball fans aside from the MLB World Series. The baseball community was captivated by the 2023 World Baseball Classic, as the sport's best players suited up for their respective home countries and battled it out for bragging rights.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / April 16

Pete Alonso Socks Another Home Run to Move Closer to New York Mets Legend in History

The New York Mets lost 6-3 to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night at Target Field. With the loss, the Mets are now 11-6 while the win moves the Twins to a still-disappointing 6-12.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15

Could Soto's Judge comment bother Mets teammates amid Alonso's hot streak?

Could Juan Soto's Aaron Judge comment bother Mets teammates amid Pete Alonso's hot streak?

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / April 15

Pete Alonso, Mets aim to continue torrid stretch vs. Twins

Pete Alonso waited for much of the offseason without knowing where he would play in 2025. Everything came together just before the start of spring training, and Alonso ended up returning to the only team he has known: the New York Mets.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Pete Alonso Sends Clear Message Amid Red-Hot Start for Mets

The New York Mets are off to a scorching start in 2025, sitting atop the National League East with a 10-5 record. Much of that early success can be traced to the bat of first baseman Pete Alonso, who looks like a man reborn at the plate.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 13

The real reason Pete Alonso is expected to thrive in free agency

If New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso triggers his opt-out clause after the 2025 season, the free-agent market could treat him much differently than what everyone saw just months ago.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 11

Pete Alonso reveals stance on possible contract extension with Mets

The New York Mets' hot start to the 2025 regular season is largely owed to slugger Pete Alonso. Fresh off signing a two-year, $54 million contract with the Mets about a week before spring training began in February, Alonso has a .333 average, 1.118 OPS, 3 home runs, and 15 RBIs through 12 games.