How DIFFERENT Would the 2026 Mets Be with Pete Alonso?! | Was Losing Him Stearns' Biggest Mistake?
How DIFFERENT Would the 2026 Mets Be with Pete Alonso?! | Was Losing Him Stearns' Biggest Mistake?  
Podcast: Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets
Published On: Mon Sep 14 2026
Description: Pete Alonso’s dramatic return to Citi Field as a Baltimore Oriole raises the question: how different would the New York Mets’ season look if they’d kept their franchise slugger?Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Alonso’s stellar season—highlighting his 35 home runs, improved defense, and 100 RBIs—and contrasts it with the Mets’ ongoing struggles at first base, featuring underwhelming contributions from Mark Vientos and Jorge Polanco.Key discussion points include David Stearns’ controversial decision to let Alonso walk, the financial ripple effects of that move, and whether declining to secure Alonso was the Mets’ biggest front office blunder.The episode previews the emotionally charged Mets vs. Orioles series, spotlights the milestone chase between Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso (both sitting at 299 career home runs), and explores looming roster decisions that could define the franchise’s future.Can the Mets chart a winning path without their former power bat?Lexi Thompson-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesEverydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now. StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.Clutch ParlaysGo to https://ClutchParlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper. 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or AmazonKALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.  GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.