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Mets Pitcher Calls Out Fans' 'Crazy' Reaction to Pete Alonso Home Run

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Sep 15, 2026

Newest development Sep 17, 2026 · 2 reportsPete Alonso offers awkward Yankees mention while thanking Mets fans for support

New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea said that the hometown crowd's reaction to Pete Alonso's game-tying home run was "crazy."

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  1. Mets’ David Stearns Makes Striking Move As Fans Cheer Orioles’ Pete Alonso

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    Mets Pitcher Calls Out Fans' 'Crazy' Reaction to Pete Alonso Home Run

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    Pete Alonso offers awkward Yankees mention while thanking Mets fans for support

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  1. New York Post

    Mets hope Pete Alonso gets ‘electric’ reception in Citi Field return (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Pete Alonso will make his long-awaited return to Citi Field Monday, as the Orioles visit the Mets and the first baseman is having another standout season.

  2. New York Post

    Pete Alonso has been everything Orioles wanted with the Mets in his rearview (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field on Monday with the Orioles, sitting at 299 career homers after the Mets let him walk in free agency.

  3. Newsweek

    Francisco Lindor Hopes Mets Fans Give Pete Alonso 'Crazy' Welcome (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Nobody knows whether Pete Alonso will hear cheers or jeers from New York Mets fans in his return Monday.

  4. Pix11

    Pete Alonso on his return to Queens: 'New York will always be special' (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    FLUSHING, Queens (PIX11) — Monday night is set to be an emotional reunion at Citi Field as the Mets take on the Baltimore Orioles. Former Met and still fan-favorite slugger Pete Alonso will take the field in Flushing for the first time since signing with Baltimore last winter.

  5. amNewYork

    Pete Alonso: Orioles’ enthusiasm eliminated hard feelings for Mets disinterest (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    QUEENS, NY — If time truly does heal all wounds, Mets fans probably need a bit longer when it comes to Pete Alonso. The star first baseman and Mets franchise home run king returned to Citi Field for the first time on Monday as a member of the Baltimore Orioles, following a winter in which his...

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field with Orioles on verge of 300th home run (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field on Monday night with the Baltimore Orioles on the verge of his 300th home run, likely to receive a warm reception from New York Mets fans

  7. New York Post

    Mets fans make their Pete Alonso allegiance clear in slugger’s return to Citi Field (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    If there was any question about how the first baseman would be remembered by Mets fans, that was erased quickly.

  8. New York Post

    Mets fans let Pete Alonso and those who let him get away know exactly how they feel (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Stearns was rescued by Tong completing his 1-2-3 inning, and then by a quick-thinking Citi Field staffer who put Howie Rose’s picture on the scoreboard.

  9. Newsweek

    Mets Send Emotional Message to Former All-Star Upon Return (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Former New York Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso received an incredibly warm welcome in his return to Citi Field on Monday.

  10. amNewYork

    Pete Alonso’s return gives Mets fans chance to show David Stearns where allegiances lie (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    The baseball gods usually have a sense of humor when it comes to the New York Mets, but the entirety of Monday night was a self-inflicted coincidence and comedically poor timing, which yet again leaves us coming away simply saying, “That’s so Mets.

  11. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pete Alonso receives thunderous ovations from Mets fans in return to Citi Field with Orioles (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Pete Alonso is still chasing his 300th career home run after making his first visit to Citi Field as an opposing player

  12. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Pete Alonso reacts to Mets’ disastrous season, shares his favorite Mets moment (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Pete Alonso weighed in on the Mets' struggles this season while making his return to Citi Field with the Orioles.

  13. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Did Mets fans show Pete Alonso too much love in Citi Field return? (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Mets fans made sure Pete Alonso felt the love in his return to Citi Field with the Orioles, but some will argue they went too far.

  14. New York Post

    Pete Alonso hits game-tying blast against Mets for 300th career homer (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Polar Bear finally broke the ice in Queens.

  15. New York Post

    Pete Alonso’s homer heroics help Orioles rally by Mets in extras comes with curtain call in surreal scene (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    What a gut punch — or maybe a punch directed a bit lower — for the Mets.

  16. WFMZ Allentown

    Alonso ties it in 9th with 300th homer and Orioles beat Mets 7-5 in 11 on Mayo's inside-the-parker (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.…

  17. New York Post

    Pete Alonso had his big Citi Field moment — it should serve as a turning point for Mets fans (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    He tossed the bat away triumphantly and took this 360-foot tour of the bases for the 300th time.

  18. New York Post

    Pete Alonso traded a lot — including a special Orioles invite — to Mets fans for 300th home run ball (opens New York Post)

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    Three lucky Mets fans got to share a special meeting with Pete Alonso after he slugged his 300th career home run at Citi Field.

  19. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pete Alonso gets rare curtain call on road after hitting 300th homer against Mets at Citi Field (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Pete Alonso hit plenty of memorable home runs for the New York Mets

  20. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Mets aren’t happy with how their fans have cheered for Pete Alonso at Citi Field: ‘It’s crazy’ (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Mets players aren't thrilled with how Mets fans have cheered for Pete Alonso this week at Citi Field, especially after Alonso hit his 300th home run on Tuesday night.

  21. Fox News

    Pete Alonso burns the Mets with game-tying home run as pitcher criticizes fans for giving him curtain call (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Pete Alonso's 300th career home run at Citi Field sparked a curtain call from Mets fans that visibly irked pitcher Sean Manaea after the loss.

  22. The Guardian

    Mets fans celebrate home run against own team as returning hero Alonso goes yard (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Slugger ties game in ninth with 414ft shot Reaction irks Mets pitcher Sean Manaea Alonso’s departure annoyed many Mets fans Pete Alonso launched his 300th career homer Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the …

  23. New York Post

    Sean Manaea not thrilled with ‘crazy’ reaction by Mets fans to Pete Alonso home run (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Former fan favorites usually receive warm welcomes when they return to their former locale but Alonso's return has deviated quite far from the norm.

  24. UPI

    Orioles' Pete Alonso smacks 300th homer in win over Mets (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Pete Alonso took advantage of a special stage for his 300th career homer, smacking it in his first trip as a visiting player at Citi Field.

  25. Newsweek

    Mets Pitcher Calls Out Fans' 'Crazy' Reaction to Pete Alonso Home Run (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea said that the hometown crowd's reaction to Pete Alonso's game-tying home run was "crazy."

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