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 […]