Mail from John Cobert back on Sept. 4: “Polar Bear’s first game back at Citi Field will remind some of us old-timers of Eddie Giacomin’s return to MSG with the Red Wings a lifetime ago.”

Wow, you nailed that one, John!

Mets fans loved Alonso hitting his 300th at Citi Field and rooted for the Orioles.

Sean Manaea, who may be too young for “Eddie, Eddie, Eddie”: “It’s crazy. Pete’s not here. I know everyone loves him. He’s the man. But to see the reaction from our fans like that. I don’t know. I’ve never seen anything like it.”

It gets worse, Sean.

Next year’s Pete Alonso bobblehead night (dressed in Orioles black and orange) has already sold out.

I don’t like anything. But we must.

A’s/Rays. Drew Rasmussen goes for Tampa Bay.

Put $50 on Jeffrey Springs and the A’s (+225, FanDuel).

Robbie Mountain High!

Robbie Ray picked up his 13th win.

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Ethan Salas, 20, hit two homers and the Padres clobbered Colorado 9-3.

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