Inside Juan Soto landing the biggest contract in pro sports history from Steve Cohen’s Mets
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Inside Juan Soto landing the biggest contract in pro sports history from Steve Cohen’s Mets

New York Times  

By Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon, Brendan Kuty and Ken Rosenthal Juan Soto laughed when a friend asked where he was going. In this person’s view, Soto was either going to take the money of Mets owner Steve Cohen, or simply use the Mets to drive up the price ahead of his return to the Yankees. “Juan Soto wants ownership that he knows is going to support an opportunity to win annually,” Boras said last month during MLB’s general managers’ meetings. I’m going to commit my career to it, and I want the owner to commit his resources to it.’ “That’s really why Juan Soto became a free agent.” Juan Soto spent one season with the Yankees, though he has now committed to spending the rest of his career in New York. “I don’t know what teams want to come after me, but definitely, I’ll be open to this and every single team,” Soto said after the Yankees lost the World Series.

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First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
1 day, 20 hours ago

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed Saturday to a $12.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Goldschmidt would become the Yankees’ fourth significant addition since Juan Soto’s departure for the New York Mets after left-hander Max Fried, closer Devin Williams and outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger. A …

The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next
4 days, 20 hours ago

The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In pivoting to Plan B after losing Juan Soto, Brian Cashman went after a familiar name in Cody Bellinger. Ultimately I did it because it’s a fit.” Bellinger could play outfield or first base depending on other moves the Yankees make. I feel like the winter’s to this point been a good one.” Bellinger is guaranteed $52.5 …

Mets went wild for Juan Soto: Why a measured approach might come next
1 week ago

Mets went wild for Juan Soto: Why a measured approach might come next

New York Times  

After signing Juan Soto to the richest contract in sports history, people familiar with the New York Mets’ thinking about filling roster holes said the club plans to act “aggressively yet smart.” Such phrasing suggests the Mets will take their shots with some of the talent available on the market but may want to avoid being tied to another long …

Mets presentan a Soto en Citi Field tras firmar acuerdo récord de 765 millones
1 week, 4 days ago

Mets presentan a Soto en Citi Field tras firmar acuerdo récord de 765 millones

LA Times  

El dominicano Juan Soto, de los Mets de Nueva York, sonríe durante una conferencia de prensa el jueves 12 de diciembre de 2024. Juan Soto se puso por primera vez el jersey y la gorra de los Mets de Nueva York el jueves, después de que se oficializó su contrato récord de 765 millones de dólares por 15 años, y …

$1m per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second?
1 week, 4 days ago

$1m per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second?

China Daily  

New York Yankees' Juan Soto celebrates after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 2 of the MLB World Series, on Oct 26, in Los Angeles. The New York Mets and star free agent slugger Soto reportedly agreed on a 15-year, $765 million deal, which would be the largest contract ever given …

Juan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal
1 week, 4 days ago

Juan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Juan Soto gets free use of a luxury suite and up to four premium tickets behind home plate for regular-season and postseason New York Mets home games as part of his record $765 million, 15-year contract that was finalized Wednesday. He is not only bringing staggering historical statistics with him but also a championship pedigree.” Soto’s suite will …

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says
1 week, 5 days ago

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

Hindustan Times  

DALLAS — The New York Yankees hope Max Fried pitches like he did in 2021 — when he won the World Series clincher for the Atlanta Braves. “He’s one of the game’s really, really good pitchers and has a really good track record now of success,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday. After spending his first eight seasons with the …

Discussion with Mets about converting Clay Holmes into a starter began at GM meetings last month
1 week, 5 days ago

Discussion with Mets about converting Clay Holmes into a starter began at GM meetings last month

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The Mets were in the midst of the general managers meetings in San Antonio last month when Clay Holmes’ agent brought up the idea of converting the two-time All-Star closer back into a starting pitcher for the first time since his rookie season. He has, we think, the variety of stuff to turn over a lineup multiple times,” …

Soto's record $765-m, 15-year deal reverberates through MLB
1 week, 5 days ago

Soto's record $765-m, 15-year deal reverberates through MLB

China Daily  

Juan Soto Shortly after striking a record $765 million, 15-year contract for Juan Soto with the New York Mets, agent Scott Boras walked into Nick& Sam's, a restaurant near the winter meetings hotel, with about a dozen of his staff. Soto's deal sparked even greater expectations in a free agent market that includes pitchers Corbin Burnes and Max Fried, first …

Soto's record $765-m, 15-year deal reverberates through MLB
1 week, 5 days ago

Soto's record $765-m, 15-year deal reverberates through MLB

China Daily  

Juan Soto Shortly after striking a record $765 million, 15-year contract for Juan Soto with the New York Mets, agent Scott Boras walked into Nick& Sam's, a restaurant near the winter meetings hotel, with about a dozen of his staff. Soto's deal sparked even greater expectations in a free agent market that includes pitchers Corbin Burnes and Max Fried, first …

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says
1 week, 5 days ago

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The New York Yankees hope Max Fried pitches like he did in 2021 — when he won the World Series clincher for the Atlanta Braves. Two days after the Yankees lost Juan Soto to the rival Mets, Fried agreed Tuesday to join the pinstripes with a $218 million, eight-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The …

Analysis: After Juan Soto’s megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon
1 week, 5 days ago

Analysis: After Juan Soto’s megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon

Associated Press  

For the second straight Major League Baseball offseason, a norm-shattering contract has been the talk of the winter, with Juan Soto agreeing with the New York Mets on a $765 million, 15-year deal that’s the richest in baseball history. Judge played three seasons of college baseball for Fresno State before getting drafted by the Yankees in 2013 at age 21 …

Blue Jays, Dodgers and Red Sox among losing bidders for Juan Soto
1 week, 6 days ago

Blue Jays, Dodgers and Red Sox among losing bidders for Juan Soto

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The Toronto Blue Jays lost out on Juan Soto, a year after failing to sign Shohei Ohtani. “Both of those guys, they’re obviously great, elite players,” Toronto manager John Schneider said Monday at the winter meetings. “You try to move forward, and you try to make your team better, but I think the fact that we’re in it …

Clay Holmes and Mets finalize $38M, 3-year contract, with plans to convert him into a starter
1 week, 6 days ago

Clay Holmes and Mets finalize $38M, 3-year contract, with plans to convert him into a starter

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Clay Holmes and the New York Mets finalized a $38 million, three-year contract on Monday, with plans to convert the All-Star reliever into a starting pitcher. “Clay has an elite repertoire, knows New York, and will be a key contributor going forward.” Holmes has made four big league starts — all with Pittsburgh when he broke into the …

Soto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball
1 week, 6 days ago

Soto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Shortly after striking a record $765 million, 15-year contract for Juan Soto with the New York Mets, agent Scott Boras walked into Nick & Sam’s, a restaurant near the winter meetings hotel, with about a dozen of his staff. We’re going to have to make really good decisions, and we’re not going to be able to outspend on …

What’s Juan Soto’s net worth after signing $765m deal with New York Mets?
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1 week, 6 days ago

What’s Juan Soto’s net worth after signing $765m deal with New York Mets?

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Juan Soto Mets contract details: Steve Cohen’s $765 million for baseball’s best young hitter is worth it.
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1 week, 6 days ago

Juan Soto Mets contract details: Steve Cohen’s $765 million for baseball’s best young hitter is worth it.

Slate  

The Washington Nationals tried. Soto’s 15-year, $765 million contract is the biggest in sports history, a touch more lucrative than the $760 million over 16 years that the Yankees offered, according to baseball insider Jon Heyman. The Nationals now look like comic losers for trying to secure the rest of his career for a paltry $440 million, about 55 percent …

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says
2 weeks ago

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed Sunday to a record $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, a deal that could escalate to $805 million and is believed to be the largest pact in team sports history. The deal, spurning the New York Yankees’ attempt to retain …

A record-breaking deal for slugger Juan Soto sends the baseball world into a spin
2 weeks ago

A record-breaking deal for slugger Juan Soto sends the baseball world into a spin

NPR  

A record-breaking deal for slugger Juan Soto sends the baseball world into a spin toggle caption Sarah Stier/Getty Images DALLAS — At baseball's annual winter meetings in Dallas, the only manager coy with his compliments about superstar Juan Soto was the one in charge of his new team, if the reports are to be believed. For the past 24 hours, …

Baseball star Juan Soto lands world record 15-year, $765m deal with NY Mets
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2 weeks ago

Baseball star Juan Soto lands world record 15-year, $765m deal with NY Mets

Al Jazeera  

The Dominican baseball player moves to the Mets as free agent after playing last season for the New York Yankees. The New York Mets have made history by reportedly signing Dominican baseball superstar Juan Soto on a 15-year, $765m deal – the biggest ever in professional sports – leading oddsmakers to tab New York as a serious contender to go …

In landmark deal with the Mets, Juan Soto gets what he’s wanted all along
2 weeks, 1 day ago

In landmark deal with the Mets, Juan Soto gets what he’s wanted all along

New York Times  

DALLAS – When the news first broke, some people thought Juan Soto was nuts. Soto’s 15-year, $765 million agreement with the New York Mets includes no deferrals and carries a $51 million average annual value, according to sources briefed on the contract. “So it’s kind of a ghost contract.” Soto, seen at All-Star Media Day in 2022 with agent Scott …

Juan Soto to join New York Mets on 15-year, $765 million megadeal: Source
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Juan Soto to join New York Mets on 15-year, $765 million megadeal: Source

New York Times  

Juan Soto, the prodigiously talented and charmingly theatrical slugger, has now become the highest-paid player in the history of baseball, having agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, a person briefed on the situation told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. To put Soto’s bonanza in perspective, consider that the Fenway Sports Group purchased the Boston Red …

Dodgers miss on Juan Soto, but add outfield depth by signing Michael Conforto
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Dodgers miss on Juan Soto, but add outfield depth by signing Michael Conforto

LA Times  

On the eve of MLB’s Winter Meetings, two left-handed-hitting outfielders found new homes on the free agent market. One was the biggest name in the sport this winter, with superstar slugger Juan Soto reportedly agreeing to a staggering 15-year, $765-million contract with the New York Mets, setting a new MLB record. Although the Dodgers had been considered one of the …

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly signs historic deal with the New York Mets
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly signs historic deal with the New York Mets

CNN  

CNN — Juan Soto is changing clubs but not cities after officially signing with the New York Mets, the team announced on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/dNVTM2JbFN — New York Mets December 11, 2024 Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal includes no deferred money and has escalators that can reach above $800 million. Soto, who won a World Series title while with the …

Pitcher Clay Holmes agrees to $38 million, 3-year contract with Mets, AP source says
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Pitcher Clay Holmes agrees to $38 million, 3-year contract with Mets, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Pitcher Clay Holmes and the New York Mets have agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. Holmes developed into a dominant closer with the New York Yankees after he was acquired from Pittsburgh in July 2021, becoming a two-time All-Star. But he struggled this year …

Juan Soto could decide on his next team before or during baseball’s winter meetings
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Juan Soto could decide on his next team before or during baseball’s winter meetings

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball’s winter meetings in Dallas, which run from Dec. 8-12. Soto is likely to seek a record contract, topping Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million, 10-year agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers last December. For instance, Ohtani’s contract is valued at $46.1 million …

What to make of the Braves’ recent cost-cutting moves and more MLB offseason notes
4 weeks ago

What to make of the Braves’ recent cost-cutting moves and more MLB offseason notes

New York Times  

In years past, the Atlanta Braves might have offered Ramón Laureano a contract, even if it meant overpaying him by a million or two. While the Braves’ cash payroll might end up higher than it was last season, the team might be inclined to stay under the luxury-tax threshold after exceeding it the past two years. Consider Anthopoulos’ moves thus …

Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal
1 month ago

Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if free agent Juan Soto gets a bigger deal from the New York Yankees than the captain’s $360 million, nine-year contract. “That’s never been something on my mind about who gets paid the most.” Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers, 144 RBIs and 133 walks while hitting.322 as New York …

Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Soto to be similar to how he gets along with Judge and Cole
1 month ago

Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Soto to be similar to how he gets along with Judge and Cole

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Hal Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Juan Soto to be similar to his friendship with Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole, and the New York Yankees owner emphasized the team’s commitment to continually improve its roster if the star free-agent outfielder stays in the Bronx. Steinbrenner said the Yankees delegation at Monday’s meeting included team president Randy Levine, …

News Analysis: Dodgers to meet with Juan Soto, signaling more big spending is possible this winter
1 month ago

News Analysis: Dodgers to meet with Juan Soto, signaling more big spending is possible this winter

LA Times  

Yankees outfielder Juan Soto homers in Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium last month. There were two prevailing thoughts from some people around the Dodgers organization regarding Juan Soto’s free agency this winter. The team also experienced an economic windfall this season, thanks to the staggering revenue boosts that came with Ohtani’s celebrated arrival and the club’s …

Calling Soto ‘Mona Lisa of the museum,’ Boras indicates client may try to top Ohtani’s record $700M
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Calling Soto ‘Mona Lisa of the museum,’ Boras indicates client may try to top Ohtani’s record $700M

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Agent Scott Boras indicated Juan Soto may be seeking to top Shohei Ohtani’s record $700 million contract because he is three years younger than the Japanese two-way star was when he reached his deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Boras gave a pun-filled, 48-minute assessment of the market at the general managers meetings on Wednesday, calling Soto …

Yankees have already talked about Juan Soto with agent Scott Boras
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Yankees have already talked about Juan Soto with agent Scott Boras

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — The New York Yankees took their first step toward a reunion with star Juan Soto when general manager Brian Cashman spoke with Soto’s agent, Scott Boras, on Monday. After the talk, Cashman said it wasn’t clear how much face time Soto will want with the Yankees as he explores free agency, since he already spent 2024 with …

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players

New York Times  

When Michael Bluth charged his own brother, Gob, for a Bluth frozen banana in a season one episode of “Arrested Development,” his mother Lucille chided him. Player Signed Ages fWAR1 fWAR3 fWAR5 Years Total 2024 AAV Blake Snell 2024 31-32 4.1 9.8 14.5 2 62.0 31.0 James Shields 2015 33-36 3.2 11.4 17.9 4 75.0 24.9 Blake Snell 2025 32 …

2024-25 MLB offseason: Bowden’s 25 predictions for signings, trades and more
1 month, 3 weeks ago

2024-25 MLB offseason: Bowden’s 25 predictions for signings, trades and more

New York Times  

Welcome to another MLB offseason! The Yankees match the Mets’ and Dodgers’ best offers to Juan Soto, signing him to a $622 million contract that keeps the Soto-Aaron Judge tandem in New York’s lineup for years to come. The Mets focus on starting pitching in free agency and manage to sign both Corbin Burnes and Max Fried to long-term contracts …

Top 30 MLB free agents: Will Juan Soto get Shohei Ohtani money — and will Dodgers sign him?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top 30 MLB free agents: Will Juan Soto get Shohei Ohtani money — and will Dodgers sign him?

LA Times  

The champagne has barely dried. Re-signing with the Padres is a distinct possibility, especially since Profar left Boras for MVP, which represents Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. Tyler O’Neill, 29, OF, Boras: O’Neill has played more than 100 games only twice in seven seasons, but he hit more than 30 home runs both times, including 31 in 2024 in …

Soto in Spotlight as World Series Opens on His 26th Birthday with Baseball Abuzz About His Future
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Soto in Spotlight as World Series Opens on His 26th Birthday with Baseball Abuzz About His Future

Associated Press  

Juan Soto is at the center of attention as the start of the World Series. He is 26 and has already had multiple high-profile contracts and trade rumors throughout his career. Despite the rumors, Soto remains focused on playing baseball and is enjoying his time with the Yankees. He has been a key contributor to the team's success so far, …

Shohei Ohtani: The face of baseball shrugging off a betting scandal to keep making history
2 months ago

Shohei Ohtani: The face of baseball shrugging off a betting scandal to keep making history

The Independent  

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Teoscar Hernández’s agent fires back at critics of one-year Dodgers deal: ‘Who’s laughing now?’
2 months, 1 week ago

Teoscar Hernández’s agent fires back at critics of one-year Dodgers deal: ‘Who’s laughing now?’

LA Times  

Most agents representing MLB players don’t publicly gloat. But most agents don’t take the heat from their colleagues that Rafa Nieves apparently did when he negotiated a one-year, $23.5-million deal for Teoscar Hernández with the Dodgers last offseason. “We were looking for a 3-year deal, and while reading the market and realizing that deal might not exist, I asked him …

Do the Mets have an answer for Shohei Ohtani? Plus Guardians-Yankees preview
2 months, 1 week ago

Do the Mets have an answer for Shohei Ohtani? Plus Guardians-Yankees preview

New York Times  

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. Danny Young, the Mets’ only other left-handed reliever, pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings, and Ohtani hit a 103.1 mph shot off him that died at the center-field wall. Some of the Mets’ right-handed relievers inevitably will be summoned to face Ohtani, and here are their numbers against left-handed …

Soto's Focus on Playoffs Continues Despite Offseason Talk
2 months, 1 week ago

Soto's Focus on Playoffs Continues Despite Offseason Talk

Associated Press  

Yankees slugger Juan Soto is leaving his contract situation in the hands of his agent, Scott Boras, and will not be seeking a contract extension this offseason. Soto, who hit 41 home runs and 109 RBIs this season, is poised to become the biggest free agent on the market, but he has stated that he will focus on the game …

Juan Soto meets with Hal Steinbrenner, says Yankees owner ‘really cares for players’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Juan Soto meets with Hal Steinbrenner, says Yankees owner ‘really cares for players’

New York Times  

If the New York Yankees have any advantage heading into the sweepstakes to sign star Juan Soto, it’ll be familiarity. Part of that intelligence-gathering mission included a private meeting between Soto and one of the people who may shape the outcome of winter’s most prominent free agent pursuit: Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner. “It’s always good to see coming over at …

Yankees’ Juan Soto makes telling free agency comment after milestone home run
3 months ago

Yankees’ Juan Soto makes telling free agency comment after milestone home run

New York Times  

SEATTLE — With the New York Yankees just a win away from clinching a playoff berth, star slugger Juan Soto’s mind was on the money. pic.twitter.com/Tl4kUOjn0k — YES Network September 18, 2024 In May, Soto’s agent Scott Boras downplayed Soto’s comfort with playing in New York, saying he’s had success in many other stadiums. “All the work I have been …

Juan Soto contract projection: 14 years, $560 million within reach for top free agent
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Juan Soto contract projection: 14 years, $560 million within reach for top free agent

New York Times  

What does it mean to have your best season in your platform season? But Soto stands to set new records in free agency for two reasons: His production is elite, and he’s younger than most any other prominent free agent. Soto v. Rodriguez Player Signed Ages fWAR1 fWAR3 fWAR5 Alex Rodriguez 2008 32-41 9.6 22.5 38.3 Alex Rodriguez 2001 25-34 …

Scott Boras on ‘centurion’ Juan Soto’s future: ‘The only cost is what it costs to build the monument’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Scott Boras on ‘centurion’ Juan Soto’s future: ‘The only cost is what it costs to build the monument’

New York Times  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — MLB agent Scott Boras and his client, New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto, had dinner for four hours Monday night. pic.twitter.com/msxJycem2z — Chris Kirschner May 26, 2024 “When you represent players who I call ‘centurions’ where you can say that they will be among the top 100 players to ever play this game, when you represent …

Juan Soto says he WILL consider other teams in free agency after the season as the Yankees 'prepare $540MILLION offer for All-Star slugger'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Juan Soto says he WILL consider other teams in free agency after the season as the Yankees 'prepare $540MILLION offer for All-Star slugger'

Daily Mail  

New York Yankees star Juan Soto will keep his options open in free agency despite the Bronx Bombers' ability to sign him to a lucrative deal next season. In December, The Athletic's Tim Britton projected that Soto could receive a 14-year, $540 million deal - be it with the Yankees or elsewhere. Yankees star Juan Soto is keeping his options …

Juan Soto says he’s open to in-season contract talks with the Yankees as All-Star slugger settles in
7 months ago

Juan Soto says he’s open to in-season contract talks with the Yankees as All-Star slugger settles in

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Juan Soto has settled in just fine with the Yankees, marveling at the reach and intensity of the fan base, relishing New York’s rich culture and, of course, hitting in a loaded lineup right in front of Aaron Judge. Soto said Thursday he would give his blessing to contract talks during the season if the Yankees want to …

With the Yankees, Juan Soto’s historic bet on himself is about to pay off
8 months, 2 weeks ago

With the Yankees, Juan Soto’s historic bet on himself is about to pay off

New York Times  

On July 16, 2022, more than 37,000 fans crammed into Nationals Park on a muggy midsummer afternoon. Preller, known as one of the sport’s most active GMs — his 2014 hiring was followed by such an onslaught it was nicknamed “Prellerpalooza” — had long coveted Soto. “There’s no money for me here,” Soto said, according to numerous sources within the …

J.D. Martinez finalizes $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets
9 months ago

J.D. Martinez finalizes $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets

Associated Press  

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — J.D. “Fortunately enough, I found a place here with New York and one of those last-second-type things and it worked out,” Martinez told reporters in Port St. Lucie, Florida. I know the guys are super excited to have me, and I’m super excited to just be in the clubhouse with them and I’m ready for …

MLB 2024: Splashy Ohtani, Yamamoto signings boost Dodgers as teams try to dethrone Rangers
9 months ago

MLB 2024: Splashy Ohtani, Yamamoto signings boost Dodgers as teams try to dethrone Rangers

Associated Press  

As the Los Angeles Dodgers made splashy signings with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason, other teams focused on modern baseball’s stark reality: pricey payrolls often don’t translate into titles. Baseball’s biggest spender has won the World Series just three times in the last 23 seasons: the 2009 New York Yankees, 2018 Boston Red Sox and 2020 Los Angeles …

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