Yankees not fearful of Mets’ Steve Cohen’s deep pockets in Juan Soto pursuit
SAN ANTONIO — Steve Cohen's net worth may significantly exceed that of the Steinbrenner family, but the Yankees aren't worried that will prevent them from retaining the best players on the free agent market. During Tuesday's GM meeting, Yankees GM Brian Cashman acknowledged the Mets are a threat to sign Juan Soto. Still, he said […]
Juan Soto competition may become Yankees-Mets battle
SAN ANTONIO — The Mets are said to be a “serious” pick for Yankees star free agent Juan Soto, which is no surprise. Meanwhile, the Yankees have checked in on Mets star free agent Pete Alonso, and while they have legitimate interest in Alonso, this is Soto's backup plan and Plan A for both teams. […]
Mets, Steve Cohen should go all out to pry Juan Soto from Yankees
The Mets just lost to the Dodgers, the franchise Steve Cohen nearly bought more than a decade ago and the organization he most wanted to emulate since buying the Mets. The key to the Mets' near-term future, then, is how closely Cohen and David Stearns believe the club is following the Dodgers' trajectory. Is advancing […]
Yankees stars make their Juan Soto contract pitch: ‘$700 million’
When Hal Steinbrenner took the stage to accept the American League pennant trophy late Saturday night, Yankees fans gathered behind the visiting dugout at Progressive Field were already thinking about the future. The Yankees had just qualified for the World Series for the first time in 15 years, but fans were hoping that the superstar, […]
Why one Yankee had no reaction to Juan Soto’s monumental home run
CLEVELAND — When Juan Soto's game-winning home run sailed over the center field wall at Progressive Field in the top of the 10th inning of Game 5 of the ALCS on Saturday night, the Yankees' dugout erupted predictably, sending the Yankees over the edge. I was made to stand. World Series. However, one player did […]
Yankees stars plead for team to keep Juan Soto after sending them to World Series: ‘We need him to stay’
The New York Yankees acquired Juan Soto for one reason: to get to the World Series. Now, on Saturday night, it was Generation himself who sent the Bronx Bombers to the Fall Classic, hitting a game-winning three-run home run in the 10th inning of extra innings to give the Yankees the win and the 41st […]
Yankees fans make their free agency pitch to Juan Soto loud
Juan Soto was instrumental in sending the Yankees to the World Series. And Yankees fans played a role in convincing him to stay in New York after this season. After the Bronx Bombers slugger hit a series-winning three-run homer in Game 5 of the ALCS on Saturday night, Yankees enthusiasts at Cleveland's Progressive Field made […]
Juan Soto was built for this iconic Yankees moment
CLEVELAND — That was the whole point of the trade. That's why the Yankees gave the Padres what they needed to make it happen. This is because last year was an embarrassing year for the Yankees, who couldn't make it to the playoffs. And the 14 years without a pennant were an eternity in pinstripes. […]
Juan Soto sends the Yankees to the World Series for the first time in 15 years
The New York Yankees advance to the World Series for the first time since President Obama's first year in office. On Saturday, Juan Soto hit a three-run homer, clinching the American League pennant for the Bronx for the first time since 2009. The 25-year-old superstar outfielder threw seven pitches and struck out two against Cleveland […]
Juan Soto puts Yankees on verge of World Series with signature homer
This moment captured everything the Yankees wanted from Juan Soto when they acquired him in the winter. Getting Soto in the sweepstakes when he hits free agency captures everything they wanted from Soto for years to come. There are many reasons why Brian Cashman traded for Soto, but his ability to meet that moment and […]