But Vogelbach lacked the necessary power the Mets needed in the No. 5 spot behind Pete Alonso and Ruf had a nightmare two-plus months in Queens after he was acquired from the San Francisco Giants.

Source: https://www.amny.com/sports/mets-spring-training-battles-to-watch-in-2023/

Daniel Vogelbach celebrates with Pete Alonso after belting a grand slam homer in the fifth inning of the Mets’ win.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/08/19/daniel-vogelbach-kodai-senga-lead-mets-to-fourth-win-in-row/

Here’s Pete Alonso yelling out to Bryce Elder: pic.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/pete-alonso-hbp-reaction/

It was almost a two-run home run since Pete Alonso appeared to beat out Jean Segura’s throw to lead off the inning.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/01/mark-canha-powers-the-offense-tylor-megill-earns-the-win-as-mets-beat-marlins-6-2/

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor celebrates with center fielder Brandon Nimmo and first baseman Pete Alonso after he scores on second baseman Jeff McNeil two-run RBI double during the third inning.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/04/10/max-scherzer-silences-padres-mets-get-best-of-yu-darvish-in-win/

Pete Alonso got the poops at the worst possible time.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/05/28/mets-pete-alonso-hit-home-run-poop/

Pete Alonso opened the Mets’ scoring with a two-run homer.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/04/21/mets-blast-three-hrs-to-top-giants-despite-shaky-kodai-senga-start/

Pete Alonso plays first base for the Mets during a spring training game on Wednesday.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/03/01/pete-alonso-ready-for-wbc-with-teammates-old-and-new/

Pete Alonso sends the fans home with a home run a “let’s f–king go Mets.”

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/05/17/pete-alonso-drops-f-bomb-in-interview-after-emotional-mets-homer/

The Milwaukee Brewers made a major push to acquire New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso before the trade deadline, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Source: https://houstonianonline.com/rosenthal-alonsos-house-has-been-at-the-center-of-business-talks-with-the-brewers-will-the-mets-move-in-the-off-season/

Verlander's thoughts: "Pete Alonso just keeps hitting home runs.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/max-muncy-pete-alonso-make-ben-verlanders-team-of-the-week-a-2nd-time