Morning Briefing: Alonso Will Not Participate in Home Run Derby

Good morning, Mets fans!

Hopefully you enjoyed your holiday weekend with friends, family and a Mets Subway Series victory!

Off the diamond this weekend, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com announced that Pete Alonso will not participate in the Home Run Derby during the All-Star weekend in Atlanta. Alonso has participated in the Home Run Derby in every full season since 2019, winning in it in 2019 and 2021. There was no derby during the shortened 2020 season.

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