Slugging first baseman Pete Alonso has led the Mets to one of the best records in baseball after Memorial Day. So why does his signing earn a mediocre grade?

After a prolonged free agency, Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets. The big slugging first baseman agreed to a two-year, $54 million contract.

Pete Alonso is crafting his own legacy with the New York Mets, and each swing of the bat brings him closer to a spot reserved for legends. With 236 career home runs in MLB, the 29-year-old slugger is just 17 homers away from tying Darryl Strawberry as the franchise's all-time home run leader,

Mets star Juan Soto, who went hitless again in Wednesday's loss and is batting .224 this season, is "too good of a hitter" for his current slump to last.

Juan Soto has struggled with the Mets and, although David Ortiz believes he'll turn things around, he cautioned the team about expectations.

The slumping New York Mets slugger went hitless again Wednesday and failed to get the ball out of the infield in a 9-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. After signing a record $765 million contract in December as a free agent, Soto is batting a measly .224 with eight homers and 25 RBIs in 55 games during a turbulent first season with the Mets.

Preview the May 28 matchup between the New York Mets and Chicago White Sox with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Andrew Benintendi had a season-high four RBIs and finished a double shy of the cycle, powering the Chicago White Sox to a 9-4 win over the New York Mets that prevented a three-game sweep.

It's Wednesday, May 28 and the White Sox (17-38) are in Queens to take on the Mets (34-21). Shane Smith is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Griffin Canning for New York. The Mets are 5-1 in the last six games,