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.

Orioles trade idea sends Jackson Holliday-led package to Tigers for Tarik Skubal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Baltimore Orioles, after signing Pete Alonso to a $155 million deal and trading for Taylor Ward, are now in clear starting pitching mode.

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.

After decades of seeing their rivals drop big money on top free agents, the Orioles have finally done it themselves.

Pete Alonso bet on himself in 2025, and it paid off in a major way. Alonso reportedly agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported. The contract comes a year after Alonso, 30, struggled to secure a long-term deal on the free-agent market.

The 2025 Orioles found themselves in this company when a blown eighth inning lead turned into a loss that sent the team down to a 15-28 record on the season. After this game, manager Brandon Hyde was relieved of his duties,