PETE ALONSO

Cardinals Mets Baseball New York Mets' Pete Alonso celebrates his walk-off two-run home run with teammates during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, May 19, 2022, in New York. Albert Pujols hit a run-scoring double play grounder in the 10th of the Cardinals' first-extra inning game this year. With the automatic runner on second, Alonso drove the second pitch from Giovanny Gallegos (0-2) into the left field second deck for his third career game-ending home run. It was the 10th home run of the season for Alonso, who leads the major leagues with 33 RBIs. The ball whizzed just over the head of Alonso, who has been hit on the helmet twice this season.

Hours after the Mets learned Max Scherzer will join fellow ace Jacob deGrom on the injured list, Pete Alonso kept New York rolling with a two-run homer in the 10th inning for a 7-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Max Scherzer pulled himself from a start with discomfort in his left side before the New York Mets finished off an 11-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins dodged a major problem this past week.

Mets Phillies Baseball New York Mets designated hitter Pete Alonso (20) follows through on a three-run home run during the fifth inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) (Laurence Kesterson)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Pete Alonso homered twice, had three hits and drove in five runs to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game for a doubleheader split Sunday. Alonso almost single-handedly lifted the Mets in the nightcap, driving a changeup from Cristopher Sánchez (0-1) deep to left for a two-run homer in the first. “I thought we played well the first game and the second game got away from us,” Harper said. “Heck of a run,” Scherzer said.

Pete Alonso homered twice, had three hits and drove in five runs to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and a doubleheader split.

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New York Mets starter Tylor Megill and four relievers combined on the first no-hitter of the Major League Baseball season, teaming up to throw a whopping 159 pitches and beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0.

The New York Mets are upset after several of their hitters have been hit by pitches over the first few weeks of the season.

The New York Mets’ hit-by-pitch frustrations boiled over when reliever Yoan López threw a pitch near Nolan Arenado’s head, sparking a benches-clearing brawl that led to Arenado’s ejection in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 10-5 victory.

Mets Cardinals Baseball New York Mets' Pete Alonso, right, takes his base after being hit by a pitch from St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Kodi Whitley (38) during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)ST. LOUIS — (AP) — Chris Bassitt pitched six strong innings, and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 Tuesday night for their franchise-best sixth straight series win to start a season. Marte greeted rookie relief pitcher Andre Pallante with a single down the left field line to drive in McCann and put the Mets up 2-0. CALL FOR ARMSThe Mets have signed veteran right-handed relief pitcher Tommy Hunter on a minor league contract. The 35-year-old did not allow an earned run in 8 1/3 innings over four appearances with the Mets in 2021.

Chris Bassitt pitched six strong innings, and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 for their franchise-best sixth straight series win to start a season.

At a time when ball clubs are valuing lineup versatility like never before, the communication between managers and players over who is playing — and where — has taken on greater importance.

Giants Mets Baseball San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb, left, cannot handle the ball as New York Mets runner Starling Marte (6) scores on a wild pitch during the first inning of the first game of a baseball double-header Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in New York. Replays showed Alonso just barely held the base with his right foot — Alonso jumped for joy when a freeze frame appeared on the video board — and umpires overruled the safe call. The Mets nearly ended it in the ninth, when Giants closer Camilo Doval walked Eduardo Escobar and Robinson Canó leading off the ninth. Mets: RHP Jacob deGrom (right shoulder) will have a new round of imaging taken next Monday. UP NEXTA showdown of aces in the nightcap, with Giants RHP Logan Webb (1-0, 1.29 ERA) facing Mets RHP Max Scherzer (2-0, 3.27), making his first home start in Queens.

Max Scherzer pitched no-hit ball into the sixth inning of his anticipated home debut and the New York Mets rode their $130 million ace to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants for a doubleheader sweep.

Pete Alonso had Francisco Lindor's back. It's no stretch to say Alonso earned the souvenir. Lindor lined a walk-off single in the 10th after a big reach by Alonso bailed him out in the top of the inning, and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 Tuesday to open a doubleheader.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball Arizona Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara hits a two-run home run off New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (67) in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) (John Minchillo)NEW YORK — (AP) — Sergio Alcantara snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Ketel Marte added an RBI double and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 3-2 Saturday. New York won that series finale the next day and swept three-game sets in 2018, 2019 and 2021 before winning Friday’s opener. Seth Beer led off with an infield single against Rodriguez, and Lugo struck out Carson Kelly before Alcantara homered to right field. LONG ENOUGHOnly two other teams have endured longer road losing streaks against the Mets than the Diamondbacks.

Sergio Alcantara snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Ketel Marte added an RBI double and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 3-2.

Francisco Lindor homered from both sides of the plate to back another stingy start from newcomer Chris Bassitt, and the New York Mets routed the sloppy Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 in their home opener.

Mets Phillies Baseball New York Mets' Pete Alonso (20) celebrates with Starling Marte (6) after hitting a 3-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) (Laurence Kesterson)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Max Scherzer settled in after working out of an early jam, Pete Alonso drove in five runs with a homer and two doubles and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-6 Wednesday. Alonso and the rest of New York's offense provided more than enough run support for the 37-year-old three-time Cy Young Award winner. The Mets also knocked around the Phillies bullpen, which went five relievers deep after Nola's short start and with an off day coming up. Phillies: Kyle Gibson takes the mound Friday night for the opener of a three-game series at the Miami Marlins.

Pete Alonso drove in five runs to help the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-6 in the finale of their three-game series.

Tylor Megill delivered his second straight scoreless start for the Mets, Brandon Nimmo homered and New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.

Cruz, who put the Nationals ahead in the first inning with his first home run for Washington. The Mets have not swept the Nationals in Washington since 2018. Francisco Lindor’s first homer tied the game in a 34-pitch fifth, when Canha hit a go-ahead single. Mets starter Carlos Carrasco retired 15 consecutive batters after allowing a first-inning single to Josh Bell. Nationals: RHP Aníbal Sánchez is “doubtful” for Monday’s expected start in Atlanta because of a stiff neck.

Nelson Cruz hit his 450th home run and added a tiebreaking two-run single in three-run eighth inning that lifted the Washington Nationals over the Mets 4-2 and prevented New York from an opening four-game sweep.

A benches-clearing interruption after Mets star Francisco Lindor was hit by a pitch overshadowed Max Scherzer’s return to Nationals Park even as the three-time Cy Young Award winner pitched New York to a 7-3 victory over Washington.

Benches and bullpens emptied and the Mets and Nationals confronted each other on the infield grass after Francisco Lindor was struck by a pitch from Steve Cishek in the fifth inning.

Francisco Lindor wasn’t the franchise-altering shortstop the New York Mets were hoping for last season.

Rookie of the Year winners Randy Arozarena and Yordan Álvarez and All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette were among 16 players whose contracts were renewed by their teams rather than reach negotiated agreements.

(AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File) (Jed Jacobsohn)PHOENIX — (AP) — Patience is often rewarded for both free agents and general managers during most Major League Baseball offseasons. The biggest news Monday was when Oakland traded All-Star first baseman Matt Olson to Atlanta in exchange for four players, including promising young outfielder Cristian Pache. Plenty of other teams are getting in on the action over the past few days, preparing for the April 7 opening day. Sometimes there are unfounded rumors and long negotiations as teams and players adopt different strategies and test the market. "I’m really thankful that I’m healthy.

Patience is often rewarded for both free agents and general managers during most Major League Baseball offseasons.

Patience is often rewarded for both free agents and general managers during most Major League Baseball offseasons. As expected, free agents are flying off the market and trades are getting done at a breakneck pace following MLB's 99-day lockout that froze the league's transactions for more than three months. “It’s like drinking out of a firehose,” said Andrew Friedman, the president of baseball operations for the Dodgers.

Alonso said the accident will not impact his ability to play, and told reporters that he's "just really thankful to be alive."

All Star HR Derby Baseball FILE - National League's Pete Alonso, center, of the New York Mets, hits during the second round of the MLB All Star baseball Home Run Derby, July 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Gabriel Christus, File) (Gabriel Christus)PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — (AP) — New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he was unhurt when his car flipped over in an accident in Tampa on Sunday. My car flipped over probably about three times and a guy ran a red light, T-boned me, and to me I'm just really thankful to be alive. I'm really thankful that I'm healthy. But today I just feel really blessed to be here, not just alive but health as well."

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he wasn't hurt when his car flipped over in an accident in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday.

Luis Rojas has been let go as manager of the New York Mets after two losing seasons.

Luis Rojas was let go as manager of the New York Mets on Monday after two losing seasons. The team declined its option on Rojas’ contract for 2022, making the announcement a day after finishing third in the NL East at 77-85 in Steve Cohen’s first year of ownership. “I want to share such heartfelt gratitude to so many in the Mets organization for not only the last two seasons as manager, but for the last 16 years in a variety of roles,” Rojas said in a statement released by the team.

Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado each hit one of St. Louis’ four homers, and the Cardinals flashed some fantastic outfield defense in beating the New York Mets 11-4 for their fifth straight victory.

Aaron Judge tied it with his second homer of the game in the eighth inning, Mets infielder Javier Báez gave away the lead with an error a few at-bats later and the New York Yankees beat their crosstown rival 8-7 at Citi Field following a stirring ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

The city's baseball teams held a Subway Series game on Sept. 11 for the first time on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, as stadium's around the country paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 killed in the terrorist attacks. Highlights of that game were played on the video board before Bobby Valentine and Joe Torre — the 2001 managers of the Mets and Yankees, respectively — threw the ceremonial first pitches. Navy-Air Force took center stage to some degree as the American sports world observed the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Burnett, a native of Minnesota, was one of the passengers on Flight 93, which crash-landed in rural Pennsylvania on 9/11. I think it’s important that we continue to remember and honor everyone affected by (9/11) all these years later."

The Mets and Yankees held a Subway Series game on Sept. 11 for the first time on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, as stadium’s around the country paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 killed in the terrorist attacks.

Javier Báez and his New York Mets teammates turned the boos at Citi Field to cheers this weekend — and turned their thumbs upside down at frustrated fans.

Miguel Cabrera is back home in Detroit on Friday night, one home run shy of 500, when the Tigers face Cleveland right-hander Zach Plesac.

Max Scherzer makes his second start for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they visit the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies in a potential playoff preview Tuesday night.

Mets Phillies Baseball Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Philadelphia. Realmuto also homered for the Phillies, who moved 2 1/2 games ahead of the Mets in the NL East. Following an emotional ceremony to retire the jersey of Roy Halladay, Wheeler (10-6) pitched like the late Hall of Famer. Offense continued to be a struggle for the Mets, and they have 20 total runs in the last nine defeats. … 1B Rhys Hoskins (groin) sat for the third straight game, and SS Didi Gregorius (left elbow) missed his second consecutive contest.

Zack Wheeler pitched a two-hitter and struck out 11, Bryce Harper homered and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies finished off a three-game sweep for their eighth straight victory, 3-0 over the fading New York Mets.

APTOPIX Mets Phillies Baseball Philadelphia Phillies' Ian Kennedy reacts after striking out New York Mets' J.D. The Phillies won 5-3. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) (Derik Hamilton)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Brad Miller homered twice and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies withstood a ninth-inning rally for their seventh straight victory, 5-3 over the sinking New York Mets on Saturday. Odubel Herrera hit a three-run homer and doubled for the Phillies, who increased their NL East lead over New York to 1 1/2 games. Kevin Pillar greeted him with a hard single to left, but pinch-hitter Jeff McNeil fouled out before Brandon Nimmo walked.

Brad Miller homered twice and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies withstood a ninth-inning rally for their seventh straight victory, 5-3 over the sinking New York Mets.

Jeff McNeil laced his second go-ahead hit in two days Monday night, when his RBI double in the fifth inning sent the New York Mets to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader split.

Shohei Ohtani donated his earnings from this week’s Home Run Derby to members of the Los Angeles Angels' support staff.

All Star Home Run Derby Baseball National League's Pete Alonso, of the New York Mets, reacts during the second round of the MLB All Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 12, 2021, in Denver. Batting second, Alonso trailed 22-17 after the first two minutes of the final round, then hit six homers on six swings over the first 28 seconds of his final minute. Alonso hit a first-round record 35 dingers, seven more than Josh Hamilton in 2008 at the original Yankee Stadium, and topped Kansas City’s Salvador Pérez with 27. Alonso, batting second, beat Soto 16-15 in the second round. Mancini knocked out Story 13-12 in the second round, hitting second and advancing with a drive to center.

Pete Alonso danced to his second straight Home Run Derby title, besting Shohei Ohtani, Trey Mancini and Juan Soto on a night of record long balls in the thin Rocky Mountain air of Coors Field.

All Star Home Run Derby Baseball National League's Pete Alonso, of the New York Mets, cheers during the first round of the MLB All Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 12, 2021, in Denver. Wielding his blue-and-orange bat, Alonso hit 14 homers and with 63 seconds left called timeout. 6 seed Trey Mancini earned a spot in the final of the Home Run Derby by knocking off hometown favorite Trevor Story. He’s trying to join Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. (1998-99) and Yoenis Céspedes (2013-14) as the only back-to-back Home Run Derby champions. This is the second Home Run Derby held at Coors Field, with Ken Griffey Jr. winning in 1998.

All Star Home Run Derby Baseball American League's Shohei Ohtani, of the Los Angeles Angeles, hits during the first round of the MLB All Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 12, 2021, in Denver. Ohtani struggled early in his first round but rallied during his final minute to match Soto with 22 homers. He’s trying to join Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. (1998-99) and Yoenis Céspedes (2013-14) as the only back-to-back Home Run Derby champions. This is the second Home Run Derby held at Coors Field, with Ken Griffey Jr. winning in 1998. The top-seeded Shohei Ohtani warmed up for Monday night’s Home Run Derby in Denver by hitting one into the third deck in batting practice.

(AP Photo/Gabriel Christus) (Gabriel Christus)DENVER — (AP) — The Latest on the Home Run Derby (all times local):7:15 p.m.Pete Alonso began his Home Run Derby title defense in grand style by swatting a first-round record 35 homers to knock off Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals. He’s trying to join Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. (1998-99) and Yoenis Céspedes (2013-14) as the only back-to-back Home Run Derby champions. This is the second Home Run Derby held at Coors Field, with Ken Griffey Jr. winning in 1998. The top-seeded Shohei Ohtani warmed up for Monday night’s Home Run Derby in Denver by hitting one into the third deck in batting practice. Ohtani kicks off a big All-Star week with the Home Run Derby.

Mets slugger Pete Alonso took a step closer to defending his Home Run Derby title by beating Juan Soto and advancing to the final.

As five dozen players sat outside Coors Field ahead of the All-Star Game, they looked forward to the Greatest Sho on Earth.

Debates about right and left at the All-Star Game used to deal with pitchers or perhaps batting orders.

Mets Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' Gio Urshela reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets on Sunday, July 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) (Adam Hunger)NEW YORK — (AP) — Gio Urshela hit a three-run homer and the New York Yankees saved a little face by beating the Mets 4-2 Sunday night to avoid a Subway Series sweep. They were 10 1/2 games back of the AL East-leading Red Sox before winning the second game. Brandon Nimmo followed with a two-run single and Francisco Lindor added an RBI hit as the Mets piled on. Yankees: RHP Jameson Taillon (3-4, 5.43) faces Mariners LHP Justus Sheffield (5-7, 5.88) on Tuesday night in the opener of a series at Seattle.

Gio Urshela hit a three-run homer and the New York Yankees saved a little face by beating the Mets 4-2 to avoid a Subway Series sweep.

Taijuan Walker took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Brandon Nimmo provided a spark in his return from the injured list and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 8-3 to open a three-game Subway Series.

Royals Red Sox Baseball Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez runs after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) (Elise Amendola)Kansas City catcher Salvador Pérez will join Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles, Pete Alonso of the New York Mets and Trevor Story of the Colorado Rockies in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver's Coors Field on July 12. Pérez will become the fourth Kansas City player in the derby after Bo Jackson (1989), Danny Tartabull (1991) and Mike Moustakas (2017). Perez, a seven-time All-Star, entered Friday ninth in the AL with 19 home runs. Alonso won the most recent derby in 2019.

Kansas City catcher Salvador Pérez will join Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles, Pete Alonso of the New York Mets and Trevor Story of the Colorado Rockies in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver’s Coors Field on July 12.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joined his father as an All-Star and Fernando Tatis Jr. accomplished a feat his dad never achieved.

Kyle Schwarber homered twice, becoming the first player in major league history to hit 15 home runs in a 17-day span, and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 8-4.

Phillies Mets Baseball Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Nola delivers a pitch during the sixth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets, Friday, June 25, 2021, in New York. Nola tied Tom Seaver’s mark for consecutive strikeouts set 51 years ago, but the Mets rallied to win the first game 2-1 in eight innings on big hits by Francisco Lindor and Dominic Smith. Neris struck out Smith to end it as Philadelphia's beleaguered bullpen finally closed one out to snap a four-game slide. Harper hit his 11th homer on an 0-2 pitch from starter David Peterson in the sixth to put the Phillies in front 1-0. Phillies starter Matt Moore allowed three hits over five scoreless innings in an encouraging return from the injured list.

Bryce Harper blew kisses at a booing crowd to punctuate his home run, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 2-1 in eight innings for a doubleheader split after Aaron Nola matched a long-standing major league record with 10 straight strikeouts in the opener.

Phillies Mets Baseball Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Nola delivers a pitch during the third inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets, Friday, June 25, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola struck out 10 straight New York Mets batters Friday, tying a major league record that stood alone for more than five decades. Featuring a nasty knuckle curve, Nola started and ended his streak with punchouts of Conforto, who came off the injured list Wednesday. The right-hander struck out Conforto, Alonso and Dominic Smith in succession to keep New York off the scoreboard — and didn't slow down. The streak alone gave Nola his 19th career double-digit strikeout game and third this season.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola has struck out 10 straight New York Mets batters, tying a major league record that stood alone for more than five decades.

Cubs Mets Baseball New York Mets' Pete Alonso hits a two-run single during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in New York. Alonso won the derby at Cleveland’s Progressive Field in 2019, the last time it was held, by defeating Guerrero 23-22 in the final round. Guerrero, who shared the MLB home run lead with Ohtani heading into Wednesday's play, spoke before the Blue Jays' game in Miami. Guerrero said he decided to skip this year's event after consulting with his father, Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero. Guerrero Jr. said he'll be at the derby as a spectator.

Cubs Mets Baseball New York Mets' Pete Alonso hits a two-run single during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — The New York Mets' Pete Alonso will defend his Home Run Derby title at Coors Field on July 12. He joins Japanese two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels in the derby, held on the night before the All-Star Game. Ohtani and Guerrero are tied for the major league lead with 23 home runs each this season. The derby and All-Star Game were canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, which delayed the start of the Major League Baseball season until late July.

The New York Mets’ Pete Alonso will defend his Home Run Derby title at Coors Field on July 12.

Jacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder soreness, but the New York Mets bullpen stepped up to finish a three-hitter in a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Mets Alonso Accusations Baseball New York Mets designated hitter Pete Alonso runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Travis Lakins Sr. during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Baltimore. New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso is accusing Major League Baseball of manipulating the baseballs to harm the earning potential for star free agents and players eligible for arbitration. “I didn't know Pete was a conspiracy theorist,” Scott said with a laugh Friday before New York opened a series against San Diego. In 2019, 3.6% of plate appearances ended in a homer, a number that has dropped to 3.1% this year. Asked about the sticky substance debate, Scott said the uncertainty over future enforcement is presenting challenges for scouts and analysts.

Mets acting general manager Zack Scott refuted a charge by New York star Pete Alonso that Major League Baseball has been manipulating baseballs to hurt potential free agents, saying changes to the ball would have “no influence on how players are valued or paid.”.

MLB informed teams in February that it planned to slightly deaden the baseballs for the 2021 season following a years-long surge in home runs. In 2019, 3.6% of plate appearances ended in a homer, a number that has dropped to 3.1% this year. As far as the original question was concerned, Alonso did not seem terribly concerned with what opposing pitchers might be putting on the ball. The Rays said Wednesday that he had finally been released from the hospital, saying family will remain with him in Durham to help with his recovery. Greinke (6-2, 3.38 ERA) threw a six-hitter in a 13-1 victory at Toronto on Friday for his first complete game since 2017.

Mets slugger Pete Alonso uncorked a major allegation Wednesday, accusing MLB of manipulating its baseballs to harm the earning potential for star free agents and players eligible for arbitration.

(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez)BALTIMORE — (AP) — New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso accused Major League Baseball of manipulating the baseballs to harm the earning potential for star free agents and players eligible for arbitration. He was responding to a question about the crackdown on sticky substances used by pitchers. ... Maybe if the league didn't change the baseball, pitchers wouldn't need to use as much sticky stuff.”When asked a follow-up question about this, Alonso remained firm. MLB informed teams in February that it planned to slightly deaden the baseballs for the 2021 season following a years-long surge in home runs. Alonso hit 53 home runs as a rookie in that 2019 season and 16 in 57 games last year.

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso accused Major League Baseball of manipulating the baseballs to harm the earning potential for star free agents and players eligible for arbitration.

The Rays and Yankees renew their intense AL East rivalry with a Memorial Day matinee in the Bronx to begin a four-game series.

Braves Mets Baseball A billboard at CitiField announces the postponing of a baseball game Friday, May 28, 2021, in New York. The game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets was postponed due to inclement weather. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — The game between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves was postponed due to a forecast of rain on Friday night. The manager said he initially thought Alonso, one of 17 Mets on the injured list, would need a rehab assignment. The Braves on Friday placed outfielder Marcell Ozuna on the injured list and recalled Johan Camargo from Triple-A Gwinnett.

(AP Photo/John Minchillo) (John Minchillo)NEW YORK — (AP) — Mets acting general manager Zack Scott wasn't thrilled by Francisco Lindor's fuzzy explanation for a dugout dispute Friday night. “You’d have to ask the players why they chose to handle it that way,” Scott said Saturday. “The rat or possum story is something that our guys were talking about early this afternoon,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. The apparent clash between Lindor and McNeil came a half-inning after they miscommunicated on an infield single by Nick Ahmed. Neither Scott or manager Luis Rojas confirmed the exact parameters of the argument.

Mets Cardinals Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker, left, is congratulated by catcher James McCann as they head off the field after working the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, May 6, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)ST. LOUIS — (AP) — Taijuan Walker allowed one hit in seven innings, the Mets scored three runs on bases-loaded walks and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Thursday. Walker (2-1) struck out eight and walked none as the Mets salvaged a split after dropping the first two of the four-game series in St. Louis. He walked six and struck out five as St. Louis dropped its second straight after having won six in a row. Cardinals: RHP Miles Mikolas (right shoulder) began his rehab assignment Wednesday night in a start for Memphis against visiting Durham.

(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) (Jeff Roberson)NEW YORK — (AP) — Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor learned from phone messages that the New York Mets had fired hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant Tom Slater, a move that left players unhappy. Hugh Quattlebaum, the team's minor league director of hitting development, was promoted to big league hitting coach. Kevin Howard, who was director of player development, was appointed the assistant hitting coach. After Saturday night’s 5-4 win at Philadelphia, Alonso made a curious reference to the contributions of a new coach. “We just made a nice, new hire: Donnie,” Alonso said then.

Mets Coaches Fired Baseball FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, file photo, New York Mets hitting coach Chili Davis watches from the top of the dugout steps during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros in West Palm Beach, Fla. Late Monday, May 3, 2021, the Mets fired Davis and assistant hitting coach Tom Slater. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) (Jeff Roberson)NEW YORK — (AP) — Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor learned from phones messages that the New York Mets had fired hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant Tom Slater, a move that left players unhappy. Scott was hired by team president Sandy Alderson after new owner Steven Cohen bought the Mets last fall. After Saturday night’s 5-4 win at Philadelphia, had Alonso made a curious reference to the contributions of a new coach. “He’s a nice -- he’s a great hitting/slash approach coach.

Mets Phillies Baseball New York Mets' Jonathan Villar, from left, Michael Conforto, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil celebrate after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (Matt Slocum)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Pete Alonso capped New York's six-run eighth inning with a three-run double, and the Mets used a defensive meltdown by Philadelphia and a replay reversal to beat the Phillies 8-7 on Sunday night. A replay review showed the ball hit the top railing of the fence on the out-of-town scoreboard in right, never clearing the wall itself. Didi Gregorius and Andrew McCutchen homered for Philadelphia, and Hoskins had two hits and two RBIs. After Gregorius' three-run shot lifted the Phillies to a 4-2 lead in the sixth, the Mets went ahead to stay in the eighth.

Mets slugger Pete Alonso visited the National September 11 Memorial & Museum on Tuesday to donate the custom cleats and baseball bat honoring first responders that he used in a game on the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. "Just being here in New York, I just wanted to show every bit of gratitude I could," Alonso said. The museum reached out to Mets Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon about acquiring Alonso's shoes. "I barely got the words out of my mouth that the museum wanted them and Pete was saying, 'Absolutely,'" Wilpon said. A closer look at the cleats and bat Pete Alonso donated to the 9/11 Museum today.

SEINFELD - (1989 - 98) Actor Michael Richards, actress Julia Louise-Dreyfus, and comedian Jerry Seinfeld attend the DVD Release Party for the first three seasons of 'Seinfeld' held on November 17, 2004 at the Rainbow Room in Rockefeller(CNN) - Will there really be a "Seinfeld" reboot? It all started with Jerry Seinfeld's apparent admiration for New York Mets star Pete Alonso, who just set a MLB record for the most home runs in a season by a rookie. "Deeply contemplating "Seinfeld" re-boot if I can lock up @Pete_Alonso20 for next episode of "The Boyfriend," the comedian wrote. In the episode Jerry meets Hernandez, his idol, and wants to make a good impression but grows disenchanted after the baseball star breaks their plans to go on a date with Elaine. "Oh my," Jessica Seinfeld wrote in the Instagram caption of a photo showing her husband's tweet.

Mets rookie Pete Alonso has a million-dollar swing. New York's newest slugger outlasted a worn-down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the final round of the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night to win $1 million nearly double his 2019 salary. Pete Alonso, of the New York Mets, reacts during the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 8, 2019, in Cleveland. John Minchillo / APNeeding 23 homers to beat Guerrero, Alonso connected for a homer to left-center before flipping his bat high into the air and hugging his pitcher, cousin Derek Morgan. Alonso has hit 30 home runs this year and will play in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.