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Mets owner Steve Cohen interacts warmly with Pete Alonso at Citi Field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:46 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Mets owner Steve Cohen interacts warmly with Pete Alonso at Citi Field

Summary

Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field on September 15, 2026, as the Baltimore Orioles faced the New York Mets in Game 1 of their series. Before the game, Alonso met with Mets owner Steve Cohen, who expressed appreciation for his past contributions, stating, "This is your home… appreciate you, Pete." The interaction led to varied fan reactions, with some describing Cohen's demeanor as "hollow and out of touch." In the game, Alonso went 0-for-3 with a walk, while the Orioles secured a narrow 2-1 victory, aided by contributions from Gunnar Henderson and Heston Kjerstad. Both teams are positioned for a challenging finish as the regular season nears its end.

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Status Watch

•Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field as a member of the Orioles.
•Steve Cohen and Alonso shared a warm conversation before the game.
•Fans expressed mixed reactions to Cohen's interaction with Alonso.
•Alonso recorded no hits but had a walk in the game.
•Orioles won the game 2-1 against the Mets.

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12:46 PMYahoo Sports — “Hollow & Out of Touch” – Fans React To Mets Owner Steve Cohen’s Warm Interaction With Pete Alonso On Citi Field Return

What they're saying

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Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso was back in familiar territory in Queens as Baltimore took on the Mets in Game 1 of their three-game series on Monday night. Ahead of the game, Alonso met with Mets owner Steve Cohen on the field.
— Yahoo Sports

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