New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who made his fifth All-Star Game appearance of his seven-year career on Tuesday, was poised to play a big role in what was the first-ever "swing-off" that decided who won the game.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso will miss the MLB Home Run Derby for the first time in his career as the sport turns to other stars like Ronald Acuna Jr and Cal Raleigh