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Orioles Signal New Era With Pete Alonso Deal as Leadership Touts Elite Lineup

Ownership says financial constraints are gone, with a top‑of‑rotation addition now the priority.

Sep 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Mets first base Pete Alonso (20) reacts after hitting a RBI single against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Baltimore signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a five‑year, $155 million contract, adding a middle‑order anchor after last season’s offensive slide.
  • Owner David Rubenstein said the club “can do what we want to do” under current rules, framing the offseason as a shift to greater spending power.
  • President of baseball operations Mike Elias described the Orioles as having “arguably the best” lineup and said starting pitching is the next target.
  • The Orioles also acquired outfielder Taylor Ward following his 36‑homer season, and FanGraphs projects their position players for 29.1 WAR, fourth in MLB.
  • New manager Craig Albernaz and hitting coach Dustin Lind stress individualized development, and Alonso praised the clubhouse culture they aim to build.