Exclusive | Buck Showalter Endorses Orioles for Pete Alonso: ‘A Really Good Fit’

Exclusive | Buck Showalter endorses Orioles for Pete Alonso: ‘A really good fit’

While Mets fans may still be in shock over Pete Alonso’s departure from the Mets to the Orioles last week in a five-year, $155 free agent deal, Buck Showalter- who knows both Alonso and Baltimore well- is confident the first baseman will do well in his new home.

What’s Next for the Mets After Losing Alonso and Díaz?

The 2026 offseason hasn’t been kind thus far to the New York Mets One year after signing outfielder Juan Soto to the richest contract in league history, the fabric of the organization has completely changed. First, it was All-Star closer Edwin Díaz departing for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, out of nowhere, the Baltimore Orioles poached Pete Alonso on a five-year deal worth $155 million. The 2025 Mets season will forever be a “what if” scenario…

Orioles Outright Ryan Noda

The Orioles announced earlier this week that first baseman Ryan Noda has cleared outright waivers. Noda was designated for assignment by the Orioles last week. Noda, 30 in March, was plucked from the Dodgers’ system by the Athletics in the 2022 Rule 5 draft. His rookie campaign in 2023 was a strong one, as he slashed .229/.364/.406 (122 wRC+) with a 15.6% walk rate and 39 extra-base hits in 128 games. With that being said, a 34.3% strikeout rate…

Showalter thinks Alonso is the perfect fit for Orioles: 'If you’re going to give a guy a five-year contract, that’s the guy'

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Alonso’s arrival makes Orioles look and feel different after years of waiting

Friday’s press conference was fun and exciting, which aren’t adjectives we’ve used to describe the Orioles at this point in the offseason in a very long time.