Ahead of his first Clásico as Real Madrid coach, Xabi Alonso responded to Kiyan Sobhani of Managing Madrid about the importance of finding a target in the box on Saturday in his pre-game press conference as he said,

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It's no secret that longtime New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso is going to exercise the player option of the two-year, $54 million deal he signed with the Mets

Murakami hit 246 home runs in eight seasons in the Central League of Nippon Professional Baseball. He has a .951 career OPS in NPB and figures to be one of the most sought-after international free agents this winter. Stearns clearly has some interest in him, given his trip to Japan.

Alonso’s age and defense at first base work against him in the market. But his bat (his barrel rate and hard-hit rate in 2025 were also tops in his career) and durability (162 games played in each of the last two seasons) make him a special case in free agency.

Fernando Alonso was left fuming with Lewis Hamilton after the pair clashed during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix, with the Spaniard sarcastically applauding his rival

Tampa Bay Rays trade for first baseman Yandy Díaz could be the perfect solution to the Mets' Pete Alonso problem.

Pete Alonso will have a slightly increased market this offseason. First base isn’t always a position prioritized by clubs, especially when the cost and commitme

Could the Mets land the perfect first-base replacement if Pete Alonso heads to free agency? Here's the latest scoop.

The New York Mets will have a tough decision to make when it comes to Pete Alonso and his future this offseason.

Xabi Alonso is all set for his biggest test since taking over as Real Madrid manager as his team take on bitter rivals FC Barcelona in the first El Clasico of the season.The Basque tactician has come