{
  "id": 7452145,
  "title": "Mets news: NY fans show Pete Alonso respect with incredible pregame gesture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/mets-news-ny-fans-show-pete-alonso-respect-with-incredible-pregame",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T02:42:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mets-news-ny-fans-show-024224047.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday night at Citi Field, the New York Mets took on the Baltimore Orioles, marking Pete Alonso's official return to the team. Prior to the game, New York fans demonstrated their affection for Alonso with an extraordinary pregame gesture. According to SNY Mets, they chanted Alonso's name throughout the stadium, echoing \"Pete Alonso!\" The resounding chant throughout Citi Field served as a clear indicator that the love for Alonso had not diminished over the years.\n\nAlonso signed a five-year, $166 million deal with the Orioles following his departure from New York in December. Since his return, he has been batting .269, with 151 hits, 35 home runs, 100 RBIs, and 89 runs scored. Former Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson believes that not re-signing Alonso damaged the organization in the long term. During his seven seasons in New York, Alonso made a significant impact, winning the National League Rookie of the Year in his debut season, setting the franchise record for home runs, and earning five consecutive National League All-Star selections. He also helped the Mets reach the postseason in 2022 and 2024, ultimately losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS in 2024. Currently, the Mets are in last place in the National League East Division with an 69-80 record.",
  "summary": "The New York Mets faced the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night at Citi Field. It also marked the official return of Pete Alonso as a member of the Orioles. Before the game, the New York fans showed their love for Alonso with a special gesture, per SNY Mets. They chanted Alonso’s name, “Pete Alonso!” “Pete Alonso!” That chant reverberated throughout […] The post Mets news: NY fans show Pete Alonso…",
  "key_points": [
    "New York fans chant \"Pete Alonso!\" throughout Citi Field.",
    "Alonso signs five-year, $166 million deal with Orioles.",
    "Former GM Sandy Alderson regrets not re-signing Alonso."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The outpouring of fan support for Alonso on his return to New York shows his enduring popularity and validates former GM Sandy Alderson's assertion that not re-signing him had long-term repercussions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}