The Mets walked off the Pirates last night, winning 4-3 thanks to a game-winning sacrifice fly by Pete Alonso in the bottom of the ninth. Heading into Monday's game, New York knew they were going to be in for a tough matchup as they were facing perhaps the league's most exciting young starting pitcher in Paul Skenes,

A 4-3 win over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates might register as another tally in the standings, but for the New York Mets, it was another data point in a growing case for Pete Alonso as the heartbeat of their 2025 campaign—and perhaps, a National League MVP candidate.

The New York Mets signed Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million deal last offseason. However, his deal includes a player option for 2026.

Scott Boras' latest Pete Alonso praise won't be enough to sway the New York Mets to give the first baseman the mega-deal he seeks.

The New York Mets squeezed out a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, and although it can be considered another win, it meant so much more. Pete Alonso again showed the world why he is the pulse of the team.

The New York Mets are looking like serious contenders in the National League. However, they will face a big decision this offseason.

There hasn't been a Triple Crown winner in the National League since 1937, but one pundit thinks New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso could achieve the feat in 2025.

If not for New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, Alonso would currently be the best hitter in baseball. Given his sizzling start, Yahoo Sports MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman predicts Alonso will win the Triple Crown this season, despite his career-high batting average being just .271.