New York Mets slugger and two-time Home Run Derby champion Pete Alonso elected not to participate in this week's Derby ...

Pete Alonso has participated in the Home Run Derby five times in his career. He was crowned the champion in 2019 and 2021.

New York Mets slugger and two-time winner Pete Alonso joined Philadelphia designated hitter Kyle Schwarber in electing to ...

Pete Alonso will be in the All-Star Game, but he won’t be participating in the Home Run Derby. The first baseman has taken ...

Pete Alonso kept himself fresh for the All-Star Game and it paid off. However, skipping the Home Run Derby could hurt the ...

While Alonso wants to stay fresh in 2025 to help the Mets, he could have another reason for declining the event. Alonso ...

Pete Alonso is one of the most familiar faces in the Home Run Derby, but he will not be participating in this year's event. The New York Mets' first baseman rev ...

"I want to fully be able to enjoy the festivities," Alonso said of his decision. "That's really what it boils down to. "As fun as it is, for me, it's not necessarily the work or the swings. It's more ...

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mets Fans Will Love Pete Alonso’s Reason for Turning Down Home Run ...

Just a few years ago, you couldn’t picture a Home Run Derby without Pete Alonso’s signature swagger, the bat drop, the grin, ...

Pete Alonso, star first baseman for the New York Mets, has been a consistent presence in the Home Run Derby since he broke into the Major Leagues. He was the winner of the event in ...

Pete Alonso, a 2-time winner of the Home Run Derby, makes his decision on the 2025 contest to be held in Atlanta.