The New York Mets are making headlines after Pete Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry’s franchise home run record, hitting his 253rd homer on August 13, 2025. However, not everyone is celebrating this milestone, particularly ESPN’s Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, who criticized the team’s focus on Alonso’s achievement amidst their recent struggles.
- Chris Russo criticizes Mets' Alonso celebration.
- Russo questions Mets fans' enthusiasm for record.
- Gary Cohen's commentary deemed overly dramatic.
- Alonso's contract includes an opt-out option.
- Mets struggling in NL East standings.
- Alonso sets new home run record at 254.
Russo expressed disbelief over the Mets’ celebration, questioning the significance of Alonso’s record in light of the team’s poor performance, having lost 11 of their last 12 games. He pointedly remarked, “Nobody in Metville that I know… after a stretch where they’ve lost 11 of 12, now we’re going to make a big deal about Alonso’s home run?”
This situation raises an important question: Should individual achievements overshadow team performance? Alonso’s record may be a personal triumph, but it does little to alleviate the Mets’ dire standings in the league. Key developments include:
- Alonso’s record now stands at 254 home runs after hitting two homers in the recent game.
- The Mets are currently five games behind the Phillies in the NL East.
- Criticism from Russo highlights a divide in fan sentiment regarding celebrations.
- Alonso’s future remains uncertain with an opt-out clause in his contract.
