Baltimore Orioles
Alonso picks No. 25 for newborn son at Orioles press conference
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Newly signed Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso chose jersey number 25 to honor his son born in 2025, as revealed at his introductory press conference on Thursday. The five-time All-Star, who agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal earlier this week after seven seasons with the Mets, expressed excitement about the team's championship potential.
The Baltimore Orioles finished last in the American League East in 2025 with a 75-87 record but have been the most active team in the division this offseason. Aiming to replicate the Toronto Blue Jays' rebound from last to first, Baltimore added key players like Pete Alonso and Ryan Helsley. President of baseball operations Mike Elias described the division as a competitive 'cage match' with all five teams vying for the top spot.
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Shane Baz expressed excitement about joining the Baltimore Orioles following his December 19 trade from the Tampa Bay Rays, highlighting his prior work with catcher Adley Rutschman and optimism for the team's aggressive rebuild after a 75-87 season.
On September 3, 2025, the Baltimore Orioles beat the San Diego Padres 7-5 in an interleague MLB contest. The Orioles rallied to secure the victory.