Pete Alonso Finds New Club as Orioles Pull Off Major Deal

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00:00Pete Alonso finds new club as Orioles pull off major deal.

00:05The Baltimore Orioles, stung by a frustrating 75-87 finish in 2025,

00:10just sent a shockwave through the American League by landing highly sought-after Pete Alonso.

00:15After months of speculation, false starts, and rejected overtures, Baltimore landed its marquee bat.

00:21Pete Alonso is heading to Camden Yards.

00:25ESPN's Jeff Passan reported a five-year, $155 million deal

00:29that sets the highest average annual value ever for a first baseman.

00:34This was not just a signing, it was a declaration of intent.

00:38Long viewed as conservative and prospect protective, the front office finally swung big.

00:43Coming off a bounce-back 2025 with 38 home runs, a National League lead in doubles,

00:48a .272 average, and an .871 OPS,

00:51the 30-year-old who bet on himself and New York cashed in.

00:55Long known as the heart of the New York Mets lineup,

00:58and one of the most feared right-handed power hitters in the game,

01:01Alonso arrives as a centerpiece.

01:04He represents a serious upgrade.

01:06For the Orioles, Alonso's signing fills the middle of the lineup void left by Kyle Schwarber's departure,

01:12providing veteran presence and consistent power.

01:15His arrival likely makes Kobe Mayo and Ryan Mountcastle expendable

01:19and could create a timeshare with Samuel Basalo,

01:23though Alonso will be the everyday first baseman.

01:26Strategically slotted in the cleanup spot,

01:28he will protect Basalo or catcher Adley Rutschman,

01:31who struggled in 2025 with a .220 average,

01:34potentially easing pressure and improving pitch quality for Rutschman.

01:38The Orioles, long criticized for hoarding prospects instead of pursuing immediate success,

01:44signal a new win-now approach with Pete Alonso's signing.

01:47In a division with the high-spending Yankees and analytically strong Rays,

01:51Alonso won't solve every problem,

01:53but the Orioles' playoff relevance may hinge on this strategic gamble.

01:57They've secured their marquee player.

01:59Now the real test begins.

02:00We'll see you next time.