A power hitter of Pete Alonso’s caliber had many suitors when free agency commenced at the end of the 2025 season. But right from the start, the five-time All-Star felt a connection building with the Baltimore Orioles.

The Orioles have improved their roster this offseason through trades and free agent signings and the team isn't done yet.

Baltimore Orioles are making major moves, reportedly signing Pete Alonso for five years and $155 million, and are aggressively pursuing Kyle Tucker. T

Pete Alonso will wear No. 25 with the Baltimore Orioles. Alonso, who wore No. 20 for seven seasons with the New York Mets, said in a video shared Friday by the Orioles he chose his new number because his son was born in 2025.

The Orioles still want to bolster their rotation after signing Pete Alonso. But Framber Valdez may not be the pitcher Baltimore adds.

The Baltimore Orioles introduced Pete Alonso at Camden Yards after reaching a $155 million, five-year deal with the slugging first baseman earlier in the week.

The Baltimore Orioles made the biggest splash of Major League Baseball's hot stove season by signing Pete Alonso. Watch his introduction live here.

When Pete Alonso dons an Orioles jersey for the first time in 2026, he will be wearing the No. 25 on the back of his jersey.

Pete Alonso’s five-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles instantly turns Baltimore’s lineup back into a legitimate powerhouse and raises the ceiling of the entire AL East race. It signals an organizational shift in Baltimore to an “all‑in” contender for the next few seasons.