1. Likable Mets first baseman Pete Alonso just got even more likable.
The slugger, who belted 53 home runs as a rookie last season, is doing his part to make the game more entertaining for fans watching on TV by supporting the idea of having microphones at first base to pick up conversation and chatter.
Alonso was mic'd up for Wednesday's Cardinals-Mets game in which he was heard yelling encouragement to teammates and doing play-by play.
After the game, Alonso told the media he would still be against wearing a mic during the regular season because he needs to focus.