{
  "id": 7684236,
  "title": "“You Kicked Him Out”: Mets Owner Under Fire by MLB Analyst Over Pete Alonso’s Reception by Fans on Homecoming",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/you-kicked-him-out-mets-owner-under-fire-by-mlb-analyst-over-pete",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T02:04:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kicked-him-mets-owner-under-020447136.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 14, 2026, Mets owner Steve Cohen faced criticism from MLB analyst Evan Roberts for welcoming back former star Pete Alonso to Citi Field. Roberts argued that the Mets never offered Alonso a contract, allowing him to sign a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles. The analyst called out Cohen for claiming that Citi Field would always be Alonso's home, stating that the statement was false. Fans responded by showing Alonso standing ovations and chants of \"Fire Stearns,\" while the team played a tribute video before his game. Despite Cohen's warm welcome, Roberts emphasized that the fans were angry and upset that Alonso was not welcomed back to the team.",
  "summary": "First, the Mets let Pete Alonso walk. Then, on his first trip back to Citi Field, Steve Cohen welcomed him like nothing happened.",
  "key_points": [
    "MLB analyst Evan Roberts criticizes Mets owner Steve Cohen over Pete Alonso's reception.",
    "Cohen claimed Citi Field would always be Alonso's home, which Roberts deemed false.",
    "Fans chanted \"Fire Stearns\" and gave Alonso standing ovations during his homecoming game."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "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."
}