Mets fans and analysts, including ESPN personality Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, have taken issue with the attention surrounding Pete Alonso breaking Darryl Strawberry’s franchise home run record on Tuesday. Russo questioned whether it was a big deal for the team to celebrate, given their recent struggles. He also criticized Mets announcer Gary Cohen for his over-the-top reaction to the milestone.
Russo’s comments came after Alonso hit two home runs in the game, pushing the new record to 254. The Mets are currently five games behind the Phillies in the NL East and are fighting for a postseason spot. Despite this, Russo felt that the team’s priority should be addressing their financial situation, as he suggested Alonso was underpaid considering his recent performances.
Source: https://nypost.com/2025/08/13/sports/chris-russo-fumes-over-pete-alonso-mets-record-hoopla-and-gary-cohens-call