Name: Pete Alonso talks balancing upcoming offseason, current Mets' postseason push with SNY's Steve Gelbs
Uploaded: 2025-09-16T06:10-05:00
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Description: SNY's Steve Gelbs caught up with Mets first baseman Pete Alonso ahead of the final homestand of the season, where Alonso touched on the contract decision looming in the upcoming offseason, and how he is balancing that with the current task at hand, which is helping the Mets make a postseason push.

Mets

Mets pitchers Sean Manaea and Clay Holmes combined to pitch all nine innings of Tuesday night's 8-3 win over the Padres, and met with the media after the game to discuss their outings. Meanwhile, Brett Baty talks about his round-tripper as part of the Mets' four home run game.

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Following the Mets' 8-3 victory over the Padres in Monday night's series opener, manager Carlos Mendoza spoke with the media to discuss the effectiveness of Clay Holmes and Sean Manaea combining to pitch all nine innings in the win.

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The Mets launched four home runs, courtesy of Brett Baty, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Cedric Mullins, while riding the piggyback of Clay Holmes and Sean Manaea for all nine innings, as they took the series opener against the Padres, 8-3.

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SNY's Steve Gelbs caught up with Mets first baseman Pete Alonso ahead of the final homestand of the season, where Alonso touched on the contract decision looming in the upcoming offseason, and how he is balancing that with the current task at hand, which is helping the Mets make a postseason push.

Pete Alonso talks balancing upcoming offseason, current Mets' postseason push with SNY's Steve Gelbs

Ahead of the Mets' final homestand in the 2025 season, David Stearns addressed the media to discuss the situation that the Mets have found themselves in heading into the final week of the season, and talks about the push forward towards making the postseason.

David Stearns talks Mets' final push towards hopeful postseason appearance

Before the Mets open up their final homestand against the Padres on Tuesday night, manager Carlos Mendoza met with the media to talk about the team's plan for the pitching staff in the final week of the season.

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On Mets Off Day Live, Will Sammon of The Athletic, Mets radio broadcaster Pat McCarthy, and host Niki Lattarulo discuss the uneven second half of the season for Mets starter David Peterson, and whether or not he would be a good choice to start a game in a potential 3-game playoff series.

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On The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo discuss the plan by the Mets to “piggyback” Sean Manaea after Clay Holmes starts, and whether or not this will be a successful solution to some of the team’s starting pitching problems.

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On Baseball Night in NY, Sal Licata, Laura Albanese, Andy Martino, and Dave Lennon discuss the Mets' chances of making the playoffs after ending their eight game losing skid.

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Yankees

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone shares SS Anthony Volpe has been playing through a partial tear in his labrum and doesn't believe that has been a major factor impacting his performance this season.

Aaron Boone shares Anthony Volpe has been playing through a partial labrum tear

New York Yankees Carlos Rodon and Austin Wells react to the team's lopsided loss to the Tigers. Plus, manager Aaron Boone discusses bringing Luke Weaver into the game in the ninth.

Carlos Rodon, Austin Wells and Aaron Boone react to Yankees 11-1 loss to Tigers

On Baseball Night in NY, the panel discusses whether Aaron Judge needs to win a World Series to become an all-time Yankee great after he passed Yogi Berra on organization's all-time home run list.

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On Baseball Night in NY, Dani Wexelman shares her passion about Anthony Volpe and how he despite the rest the next few days he is the Yankees shortstop of the future.

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Aaron Judge, Fernando Cruz and Aaron Boone all spoke following the Yankees' 12-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Judge said they have to rebound and try to win the series. Cruz talked about his rough outing, yielding five earned runs without recording an out. Boone also broke down what went wrong against Detroit.

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On SportsNite, Chelsea Sherrod, John Jastremski and Ty Butler talk state of the Mets and Yankees plus who they're more confident in at this time.

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On Baseball Night in NY, John Jastremski talks the return of Aaron Judge to Yankees lineup as a RF and the absence of an ineffective Anthony Volpe at SS as New York begins a crucial series against Toronto.

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Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger reacted to the Yankees 5-1 win over the Nationals. Stanton went 2-for-3 with a home run and 5 RBI, while Bellinger was also 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored as the Yankees won their third straight game.

Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger on Yankees 5-1 win over the Nationals

The prevailing theme in the Yankees brutal 12-1 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday was a "failure to execute." Starter Will Warren lasted just four innings, giving up seven hits and five runs. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton were the only Yankees to register extra-base hits against Boston ace Garrett Crochet. Judge acknowledged, "that's a good team over there but we have to play better." 

Will Warren, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton discuss the Yankees dreadful loss to Boston

Jets

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic’s senior Jets writer Zack Rosenblatt react to the Jets' 30-10 loss to the Bills, Justin Fields and Jermaine Johnson's injuries, and how Aaron Glenn is handling the New York media.

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Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert and linebacker Quincy Williams discuss having a sense of pride, keeping your head on straight and pushing forward every week despite the team's struggles so far this season.

Jeremy Ruckert and Quincy Williams talk fundamentals for Jets, discipline and moving forward

Jets coach Aaron Glenn talks about the Bills beating them at their own brand of football and how to stay confident week to week.

Aaron Glenn discusses how Jets move forward: 'I'm disappointed, not discouraged'

Jets WR Garrett Wilson talks about how the Jets offense couldn't find any rhythm, despite having a good week of practice and a solid game plan.

Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson on frustrating Week 2 loss to the Bills

Jets linebackers Quincy Williams, Jamien Sherwood and tight end Jeremy Ruckert joined Jeane Coakley to discuss their Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills. 

Jets' Quincy Williams, Jamien Sherwood, Jeremy Ruckert on Week 2 loss to Bills: 'Just gotta be better''

SNY's Bart Scott, Willie Colon, Connor Rogers, and Steve Gelbs react to the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills, which also saw quarterback Justin Fields leave the game with a concussion.

Bart Scott, Willie Colon and Connor Rogers react to Jets' 30-10 loss to Josh Allen and Bills

Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner and quarterback Tyrod Taylor spoke about the mistakes the team made in their 30-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Gardner said 30 points was too insurmountable to allow Buffalo to score, while Taylor blamed the "lack of execution" in the team's loss.  

Sauce Gardner, Tyrod Taylor on Jets' 30-10 loss to Bills: 'Lack of execution on our end'

Following the Jets' 30-10 loss to the Bills, Aaron Glenn talks about how he did not have his team ready to play, how he has been here before and knows how to go back to work to fix the team's problems.

Aaron Glenn on Jets' Week 2 loss: 'Very disappointing, all three phases'

New York Jets RB Breece Hall says the offense left 'at least 10 points' off the board against the Steelers and shares how he plans to attack the Bills defensive front on Sunday.

Breece Hall says Jets offense left points on the board vs Steelers, previews facing Bills defensive front

Giants

Giants WR Wan'Dale Robinson talks about capitalizing on turnovers, minimizing negative plays, and the potential explosiveness of the team's offense.

Giants WR Wan'Dale Robinson on the Giants building off the loss to Cowboys

Giants head coach Brian Daboll discusses how Big Blue had a number of opportunities, but consistently failed to take advantage of them against the Cowboys in Week 2, despite the offense playing well.

Giants coach Brian Daboll explains what went wrong in heartbreaking loss to Cowboys

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the Giants' overtime loss to the Cowboys in Dallas. Hughes breaks down the defeat that brings them to 0-2 on the season.

Giants fall to 0-2 after overtime loss in Dallas as Connor Hughes gives his insider analysis

Giants' Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Dexter Lawrence reacted to the team's 40-37 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys. 

Giants' Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dexter Lawrence on loss to Cowboys: 'It hurts'

Brian Daboll discusses the hard-fought loss, too many penalties and his thoughts on the sideline altercation with offensive tackle James Hudson.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the overtime loss to the Cowboys

Giants quarterback Russell Wilson was encouraged by his team's effort and the improvements they made as they fell 40-37 in overtime to the Dallas Cowboys. Wilson said the team "needed one more play" but ultimately fell short of the victory.

Russell Wilson on Giants' 40-37 overtime loss to Cowboys: 'We needed one more play' 

Giants first-round pick quarterback Jaxson Dart shares his thoughts on being elevated to the team's number two signal caller, ahead of veteran Jameis Winston. Dart offered that his job is to always "be ready when my number is called." He expressed confidence in his ability to go out and succeed, "anytime I'm on the field."

Jaxson Dart reacts to being named Giants QB2: 'My job is to always be ready' 

New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and defensive coordinator Steve Bowen share how the team is preparing for their Week 2 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. 

Mike Kafka and Steve Bowen preview the Giants Week 2 matchup with the Cowboys

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers and quarterback Russell Wilson both try to put Week 1 behind them and share their ideas for improving Big Blue’s offense heading towards their next clash with the Cowboys.

Malik Nabers and Russell Wilson talk about turning around the Giants offense

Knicks

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to the Knicks signing veteran Malcolm Brogdon to a one-year non-guaranteed deal with the team. Brogdon will have to compete with Landry Shamet for the last roster spot. 

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SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to the New York Knicks re-signing Landry Shamet to potentially fill their final roster spot.

Landry Shamet returns to the Knicks to fill their final roster spot

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider answers your fan questions about the Knicks final roster spots, including the possibility of adding either Ben Simmons or Landry Shamet. Begley also dissects Karl-Anthony Towns' appearance on Carmelo Anthony's 7PM in Brooklyn podcast and interviews current Knicks guard Tyler Kolek about how he is preparing for next season.

Ian Begley shares updates on Ben Simmons, Landry Shamet, and interviews Knicks guard Tyler Kolek | The Putback

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Spotrac and The NBA Front Office Show's Keith Smith to discuss the state of the Knicks, including whether or not the still-unsettled situation between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks could possibly play in New York’s favor.

Do the Knicks still have Giannis Antetokounmpo on their radar? | The Putback with Ian Begley

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Spotrac and The NBA Front Office Show's Keith Smith to discuss the Knicks' cap space they could spend before the start of the NBA season and if they have enough room to extend Mitchell Robinson.

Do the Knicks have enough cap space to extend Mitchell Robinson? | The Putback with Ian Begley

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Spotrac and The NBA Front Office Show's Keith Smith to discuss the Knicks options with their remaining cap space and how Mikal Bridges' four-year, $150M extension impacts their future.

Mikal Bridges exception, Knicks last roster spots & cap space analysis | The Putback with Ian Begley

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to the news that Knicks guard Mikal Bridges has signed a four-year, $150 million contract extension to stay in New York.

Mikal Bridges signs four-year, $150 million extension with the Knicks

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY’s NBA Insider discusses the staff under new Knicks head coach Mike Brown, and the possibility of adding a name like Terry Stotts into the mix.

Ian Begley discusses the possibility of Terry Stotts as Knicks assistant coach | The Putback

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider catches up with Knicks point guard Deuce McBride to talk about his new children's book and asks him his thoughts on his new head coach Mike Brown.

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