Mets' Francisco Lindor sets new MLB record for home run, steals combo at shortstop originally appeared on The Sporting News Francisco Lindor stands alone. No shortstop has ever done what the New York Mets' superstar has now done. As of Saturday, Lindor is in the 20 home run, 20 steal club for the season. It's the fifth time he's been in that group.

Steve and Alex Cohen gifted the fan-favorite first baseman with a painting made from 253 official MLB baseballs that depicts Alonso’s record-breaking home run trot.

Radio broadcaster Howie Rose read a heartfelt speech, highlighting Alonso’s 53 first-year home runs and postseason heroics. A special video tribute — narrated by Strawberry — then played on the jumbotron as fans around the stadium gave the 30-year-old a standing ovation.

Pete Alonso broke the Mets’ franchise home run record, going deep twice and knocking in three runs as New York beat the Atlanta Braves 13-5.

Mets slugger Pete Alonso gets a big gift after overtaking Darryl Strawberry for the No. 1 spot on the franchise's all-time HR list

ESPN personality and former WFAN host Chris “Mad Dog” Russo went off about the celebration following Pete Alonso breaking Darryl Strawberry’s franchise home run record Tuesday with No. 253.

Not long ago, to be precise, two months ago, the New York Mets were one of the best teams in all of MLB, sitting atop the National League East. They were even on track to have one

The New York Mets are floundering, and superstar free agent acquisition Juan Soto is at the heart of their struggles. But one New York City radio host

Blackburn was acquired by the Mets at the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline in exchange for right-hander Kade Morris, who is currently with the Las Vegas Aviators, the A's Triple-A affiliate.