The Baltimore Orioles added first baseman Pete Alonso on a five-year, $155 million deal, bolstering an already promising lineup. But how does their offense stack up against the rest of the AL East? Orioles have a new-look lineup heading into 2026 pic.twitter.com/0OlBWBHxFe

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.

During his two seasons managing the New York Mets, Buck Showalter would be in his office five hours before first pitch when Pete Alonso would walk in. “He’d just come in and talk about life,” Showalter said.

When Pete Alonso dons an Orioles jersey for the first time in 2026, he will be wearing the No. 25 on the back of his jersey.

Orioles trade idea sends Jackson Holliday-led package to Tigers for Tarik Skubal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Baltimore Orioles, after signing Pete Alonso to a $155 million deal and trading for Taylor Ward, are now in clear starting pitching mode.