Pete Alonso leads Baltimore Orioles offense during late postseason push

First baseman Pete Alonso has been identified as the most valuable player for the Baltimore Orioles throughout the 2026 season. As of September 11, the club sits three games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League Wild Card position. In his inaugural season with the team following a high-value free agent signing, Alonso leads the roster with 34 home runs and an.861 OPS. He currently paces the American League with 97 runs batted in and is tied for the major league lead with 20 home runs hit while runners are on base. The Orioles are banking on his continued power production to keep them in contention for a playoff spot as the regular season schedule concludes. Alonso turned 32 years old this year and remains a consistent threat in the lineup, reaching the 34-homer threshold for the seventh time in his eight-year career.

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