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The Baltimore Orioles stole Pete Alonso from the New York Mets, and the Mets need to respond by signing a different slugger.

Pete Alonso arrives in Baltimore, bringing a palpable buzz to Orioles | The Baltimore Banner As this piece notes, the contract was a signal to everyone—the city of Baltimore, players around the league, and agents of those players—that the Orioles are stepping up. That’s a big deal.

Pete Alonso explains to Orioles fans how he got his 'Polar Bear' nickname with the Mets and that he embraces it

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media ahead of their trip to face Alaves on Sunday. He was asked about his future and the noise surrounding it, to which he said: “The most important thing for me is the team and the club. Tomorrow is important for the match, and we want to change the dynamic. That’s what we play tomorrow.”