open mike Mike Vaccaro Pete Alonso’s loud return offers stark reminder of the other hard-to-stomach moves By Mike Vaccaro Published Sep. 19, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET Pete Alonso connects for a first-inning home run against the Mets on Sept. 16, 2026. JASON SZENES FOR NEW YORK POST There was something that was bothering me after watching Pete Alonso at Citi Field this week.
It was hard to put my finger on it. Sure, it was a little odd to hear a home crowd root for a visiting player. Maybe it was a little disconcerting hearing the random chants for David Stearns’ job, although you imagine that might be a regular part of the soundtrack of the 2027 baseball season, too.
