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Pete Alonso Proposes NHL-Style Fighting Rules in MLB

7/17/2025

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Pete Alonso, the New York Mets' first baseman, is shaking up Major League Baseball with a bold proposal: introduce fighting rules akin to the NHL. He envisions a game where players can charge the mound without ejection and choose to take a knee to avoid a fight. Alonso believes this could inject thrilling excitement and foster accountability on the field.

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Pete Alonso, the New York Mets' first baseman, is shaking up Major League Baseball with a bold proposal: introduce fighting rules akin to the NHL. He envisions a game where players can charge the mound without ejection and choose to take a knee to avoid a fight. Alonso believes this could inject thrilling excitement and foster accountability on the field.