Orioles' Alonso Donates $10K to Baltimore Animal Shelter

First baseman and wife present check to BARCS, citing love for city and its animal rescue efforts.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:32pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball player in mid-swing, with their body broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a palette of deep blues, greens, and oranges, conveying the dynamic motion and energy of the sport.Alonso's charitable donation to a local animal shelter reflects his growing ties to the Baltimore community.Baltimore Today

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso and his wife have donated $10,000 to the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS). The Alonsos, who have two adopted dogs, said they wanted to give back to the city that has welcomed them with open arms since Alonso joined the Orioles this season.

Why it matters

The donation highlights Alonso's commitment to animal welfare and his growing connection to the Baltimore community. As a new Orioles player, this gesture helps build goodwill and shows the team's involvement in local causes.

The details

Alonso and his wife presented the $10,000 check to BARCS on Tuesday. The couple said they have two adopted dogs and wanted to support the animal shelter's efforts. Alonso, who spent the last seven seasons with the New York Mets, said he and his wife have been charmed by Baltimore and its unique combination of outdoor activities, equestrian culture, and overall dynamic environment.

  • Alonso and his wife presented the $10,000 donation to BARCS on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Pete Alonso

Baltimore Orioles first baseman who recently joined the team after spending seven seasons with the New York Mets.

BARCS

The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, a local animal shelter that received a $10,000 donation from Alonso and his wife.

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What they’re saying

“My wife and I, we love to give back and show appreciation for all the support that we've got. Wherever we're at, we always want to give support to the people that support us, and Baltimore has welcomed us with open arms and we just want to be able to help give back. We're really happy to be here and this is going to be the first thing that we do.”

— Pete Alonso, Baltimore Orioles First Baseman

The takeaway

Alonso's donation to BARCS demonstrates his and his wife's commitment to animal welfare, as well as their growing connection to the Baltimore community since joining the Orioles. This gesture helps build goodwill and shows the team's involvement in local causes.