Juan Soto, Aaron Judge inseparable duo in AL’s win in All-Star Game
ARLINGTON, Texas — Juan Soto kept his eye on Aaron Judge on the field. The judge responded by returning the favor. The Yankees’ road show, comprised of arguably the best duo in baseball, was inseparable on Tuesday, with the first-year teammates playing and acting as if they’d been in the same outfield together for decades. […]
Juan Soto says he’d love to play with Shohei Ohtani as free agency looms
New York Yankees All-Star Juan Soto has already played with the reigning American League MVP, but if given the choice, he would like to play with another one in his career. Soto was among a star-studded group during MLB All-Star media availability on Monday in Arlington, Texas. After a reporter mentioned that LeBron James and […]
Yankees’ Juan Soto eyeing long-term stability with next contract
ARLINGTON, Texas — Juan Soto won’t be able to avoid questions about his impending free agency wherever he goes, and the All-Star Game allowed for yet another attempt to dig up clues about his future. The Yankees superstar spent his first four and a half years with the Nationals, then played a year and a […]
Aaron Judge-Juan Soto tandem the Yankees’ only offensive production
It must have been a relief for both Juan Soto and Aaron Judge when the All-Star Game rosters were announced on Monday. In the American League, the batting order will again be consecutive, with Gunnar Henderson batting ahead of Soto and Yordan Alvarez batting behind Judge. It would be a big change for the All-Stars, […]
Aaron Judge, Juan Soto go back-to-back as Yankees top Orioles
BALTIMORE — Friday night’s bench-clearing rush between the Yankees and Orioles didn’t result in the same fist-swapping brawl that saw Saturday’s game. But the Yankees came out swinging with the bat on Saturday afternoon, as Luis Gil held off the Orioles to secure their second straight win and their first series victory in a month, […]
Juan Soto feels lingering effects of hand injury on Yankees swing
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Juan Soto’s right hand doesn’t seem to be the problem, as long as he doesn’t strike out. On Thursday night, he mostly succeeded in that regard, barring one painful whiff. Soto homered, doubled and walked two in the Yankees’ 5-4 loss to the Rays but struck out in the seventh inning […]
Yankees’ Juan Soto still has some right hand discomfort
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Juan Soto struck out three in the third inning on Tuesday night and whiffed, immediately sporting a concerned frown. The Yankees star continued to play in games, returning to the lineup on Wednesday and going 2-for-4 in a much-needed 2-1 win over the Rays. But manager Aaron Boone acknowledged that the […]
Yankees’ Clay Holmes joins Aaron Judge, Juan Soto at All-Star Game
Clay Holmes hasn’t pitched like an All-Star in recent weeks, but he’s scheduled to play next week in the Midsummer Classic in Texas along with the Yankees’ Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. The closer was named to the team on Sunday despite his struggles since June 13. Clay Holmes had 19 saves for the Yankees […]
Juan Soto joins Aaron Judge with All-Star starting nod
The Yankees envisioned pairing Aaron Judge with Juan Soto to give them a star-studded lineup and outfield. Their dream became a reality and the two officially became stars. Soto will join Judge, who has already secured his sixth All-Star appearance, as the American League’s starting pitcher in the All-Star Game to be held at Globe […]
Yankees ‘scrambled’ to make Juan Soto late add to lineup in win
TORONTO — About 10 to 15 minutes before first pitch Sunday, Juan Soto stopped by pitcher Aaron Boone’s office to ask if it was too late for him to move into the batting order. The star right fielder did not play in the Yankees’ first game after receiving treatment for a bruised right hand in […]