In one of the biggest moves of the MLB offseason, five-time All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Alonso had spent his entire seven-year career with the New York Mets before signing his new deal.

The Orioles wanted to be aggressive this offseason. President of baseball operations Mike Elias was expressing a willingness to spend more money than at any point in his seven-year tenure. And it felt like a big move was brewing all week at the Winter Meetings.

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A power hitter of Pete Alonso’s caliber had many suitors when free agency commenced at the end of the 2025 season. But right from the start, the five-time All-Star felt a connection building with the Baltimore Orioles.

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The Baltimore Orioles introduced Pete Alonso at Camden Yards after reaching a $155 million, five-year deal with the slugging first baseman earlier in the week.

Pete Alonso’s five-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles instantly turns Baltimore’s lineup back into a legitimate powerhouse and raises the ceiling of the entire AL East race. It signals an organizational shift in Baltimore to an “all‑in” contender for the next few seasons.

The Orioles announced earlier this week that first baseman Ryan Noda has cleared outright waivers. Noda was designated for assignment

The Orioles had a 9.24% chance of hitting the jackpot Tuesday, but they instead landed right where they deserved to be.

Right-hander Michael King has narrowed his search for a new team to three options, according to a report from Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe. Those teams are the Red Sox, Yankees, and Orioles.