Slugging first baseman Pete Alonso has led the Mets to one of the best records in baseball after Memorial Day. So why does his signing earn a mediocre grade?

After a prolonged free agency, Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets. The big slugging first baseman agreed to a two-year, $54 million contract.

Pete Alonso is crafting his own legacy with the New York Mets, and each swing of the bat brings him closer to a spot reserved for legends. With 236 career home runs in MLB, the 29-year-old slugger is just 17 homers away from tying Darryl Strawberry as the franchise's all-time home run leader,

The Mets are 5-1 in the last six games, while the White Sox are 0-3 over the past three contests. New York is 8-2 in Canning’s starts as the Mets’ eight-game winning streak with him on the mound was snapped in his previous start versus the Dodgers. The White Sox are 1-9 in Smith’s 10 starts.

Pete Alonso and Jared Young each hit two-run homers in the first inning Tuesday night for the host New York Mets, who withstood a late comeback attempt by the Chicago White Sox to earn a 6-4 win.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago White Sox vs. New York Mets MLB game to be played on May 27, 2025 on ESPN.