Alonso would instantly bolster their lineup and give them an established superstar to build around in the future. His price tag will certainly be steep, but the Nationals have the payroll space to sign him, as Rymer noted.

Could the New York Mets win the free-agent sweepstakes for another player at the top of the New York Yankees’ wishlist? A new report suggests the team is among the finalists for a two-time All-Star. The last few weeks in New York baseball have been eventful.

Report: Yankees still pondering signing Pete AlonsoAccording to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees are considering making a play several first basemen, one of them including New York Mets star free agent Pete Alonso:“Still a $ gap in Bellinger trade talk with Yankees and Cubs as of this minute.