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

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 …

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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 …

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2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

What I’m hearing about the Cardinals and Ryan Helsley, the baffling Blue Jays and more

New York Times

As the St. Louis Cardinals reset, closer Ryan Helsley appears perhaps their most obvious trade candidate. Only the Cleveland Guardians’ bullpen last season produced a lower ERA and opponents’ OPS than the Brewers’. The Brewers’ rotation presently consists of Freddy Peralta, Tobias Myers, Aaron Civale, Brandon Woodruff and perhaps DL Hall or Aaron Ashby, the latter of whom finished the …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

One Black Friday 2024 free-agent deal for every MLB team

New York Times

December is almost upon us. We can’t assign every player to the Los Angeles Dodgers, even if seemingly every free agent might want to play there and every free agent might fit there. Perhaps Hart, a former Red Sox farmhand who posted a 2.69 ERA in 157 innings for the league’s NC Dinos last year, could do the same. Earlier …

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3 weeks, 6 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 …

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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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

All-MLB team 2024: Ohtani, Soto only repeat winners as Bowden picks the best at each position

New York Times

The league’s 2024 All-MLB team will be announced on Thursday, so it’s the perfect time to make my own picks for the best in baseball at each position. He finished in the 100th percentile in batting run value, xwOBA, xSLG, average exit velocity, barrel percentage, hard-hit rate and walk rate. He finished in the 99th percentile in batting run value …

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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 …

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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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Way-Too-Early 2025 MLB Power Rankings: Who’s on top at the outset of the offseason

New York Times

By Stephen J. Nesbitt, Rustin Dodd and C. Trent Rosecrans Ballwriters and fans tend to trot out the well-worn phrase “hope springs eternal” whenever spring training comes around. 2024 Record: 89-73 Final 2024 Power Ranking: 12 Notable free agents and options: RHP Jesse Chavez, C Travis d’Arnaud, OF Adam Duvall, LHP Max Fried, 2B/OF Whit Merrifield, LHP A.J. — Rosecrans …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

As free agency begins, here’s where the Yankees’ roster stands

New York Times

On Tuesday, top executives from all 30 MLB teams will descend upon JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, which features a nine-acre water park, a 1,100-foot lazy river and six restaurants. Here’s a look at where the Yankees’ roster stands: Major team needs The Yankees’ most pressing need is clear: They must re-sign Juan Soto in free …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rosenthal: Gerrit Cole missed time in 2024. Can he now get Yankees to ante up?

New York Times

If Gerrit Cole were a free agent, would the New York Yankees sign him to a five-year, $180 million deal covering his ages 34 to 38 seasons? Two years ago, the Texas Rangers signed Jacob deGrom — a pitcher who was a year older than Cole and had a far more extensive injury history — to a five-year, $185 million …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman Hits Historic Walk-Off Grand Slam In Thrilling Dodgers World Series Win

Huff Post

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after hitting a walk-off grand slam during the tenth inning against the New York Yankees during Game One of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees in Game 1

NPR

Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees in Game 1 toggle caption Ashley Landis/AP LOS ANGELES — A nail-biter all night with a Hollywood ending. Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory over …

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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, …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman is Kirk Gibson in Dodgers' Game 1 World Series win

LA Times

A walk-off World Series home run. It sure seemed like it, Gibson 2.0 appearing when Freeman’s grand slam gave the Dodgers a 6-3 victory that was crazily uncanny in its similarities to the franchise’s great World Series moment in 1988. × Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees. “You …

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2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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3 months ago

Yankees clinch playoff berth by beating Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings

Associated Press

SEATTLE — A year ago, the New York Yankees were knocked out of playoff contention with a week to go in the regular season, ending a string of six straight postseason appearances. We’re in the dance.” After spending last year sitting at home when the postseason arrived, the Yankees secured their place in the 2024 playoffs with a 2-1 win …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Riley Greene homers twice and surging Tigers top struggling Orioles 4-2

Associated Press

DETROIT — Riley Greene homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Detroit Tigers beat Baltimore 4-2 on Sunday to take two of three from the Orioles. “That’s a really, really good team over there,” Greene said. “Our pitching’s been really good,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. We’re just not getting enough baserunners and when we do, we’re not …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Yankees edge Royals 4-3 in 11 innings on infield single by Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a game-ending infield single with one out in the 11th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Kansas City Royals for a 4-3 victory Wednesday night. “I was willing to pass the baton if I didn’t get a pitch to hit.” Chisholm batted cleanup for the second time since being acquired from …

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8 months, 3 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 …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Yankees hope Juan Soto can help erase years of Astros dread

New York Times

HOUSTON — Minute Maid Park has been the site where New York Yankees World Series dreams have gone to die in the Aaron Judge era. The Astros have been the most successful MLB franchise since Judge’s breakout 2017 season, winning two titles and advancing to seven consecutive American League Championship Series matchups during this stretch. “If they boo you, you’re …

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

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

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

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

What I’m hearing about the Cardinals and Ryan Helsley, the baffling Blue Jays and more

One Black Friday 2024 free-agent deal for every MLB team

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

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

All-MLB team 2024: Ohtani, Soto only repeat winners as Bowden picks the best at each position

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

Yankees have already talked about Juan Soto with agent Scott Boras

The Way-Too-Early 2025 MLB Power Rankings: Who’s on top at the outset of the offseason

As free agency begins, here’s where the Yankees’ roster stands

Rosenthal: Gerrit Cole missed time in 2024. Can he now get Yankees to ante up?

Freddie Freeman Hits Historic Walk-Off Grand Slam In Thrilling Dodgers World Series Win

Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees in Game 1

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

Freddie Freeman is Kirk Gibson in Dodgers' Game 1 World Series win

Soto's Focus on Playoffs Continues Despite Offseason Talk

Yankees clinch playoff berth by beating Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings

Riley Greene homers twice and surging Tigers top struggling Orioles 4-2

Yankees edge Royals 4-3 in 11 innings on infield single by Jazz Chisholm Jr.

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

Yankees hope Juan Soto can help erase years of Astros dread