Juan Soto’s looming mega deal can pay for itself — but it won’t be easy
Shohei Ohtani, a unique two-way superstar, signed a deferred contract worth $700 million with the Dodgers last winter. What followed on the field was a dream come true for the Dodgers and their fans. It was Major League Baseball's first 50-50 season, a National League MVP award, and a World Series championship. What continued off […]
Juan Soto’s Citi Field fit could make for perfect Mets match
Juan Soto's bat has played in every corner of the MLB world, but through his first seven seasons, there's one venue that has probably honored him more than any other. If the Mets needed an extra selling point from the All-Star outfielder in a meeting with team officials last month, it was this: Soto's 1.175 […]
Aaron Judge’s ‘odd’ approach to Juan Soto’s free agency could cost Yankees
It's time for Aaron Judge to step up to the plate in a different way. Former Mets reliever Trevor May said on the “Foul Territory” podcast that the Judge should be more aggressive in recruiting Juan Soto as outfielders consider free agency options this offseason. He said he thinks so. Judge said in a conference […]
Juan Soto’s booming market will force other star free agents on hold
There is no indication yet that Juan Soto's free agency will be extended into the offseason, as some major free agents have done in the past. Still, at least some of the other available free agents could be stuck in a holding pattern until the superstar signs a new deal in New York or elsewhere. […]
Scott Boras reveals first clues about Juan Soto’s free agency
Scott Boras is slowly starting to leak information on the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The mega-agent told reporters at a GM meeting in San Antonio that his client, the top free agent in sports, prioritizes playing for a team with an owner dedicated to “winning.” He said he was doing it. As pointed out by Newsday. […]
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 […]
Juan Soto’s free agency looms over his Yankees playoff debut
Juan Soto's first, and perhaps only, season in pinstripes was everything the Yankees had hoped for…so far. He had his best performance at the plate all year, and his presence in the lineup helped turn around the Yankees' offense, creating a threat in front of Aaron Judge during Judge's historic season. All of that will […]
Gerrit Cole’s gem, Juan Soto’s late heroics lead Yankees to win
OAKLAND, Calif. — In Gerrit Cole's last game before Friday, he was hitless early on, then issued an intentional walk that reverberated around the world and the game ended in disaster. After a five-day wait to pitch again and plenty of uncertainty along the way, Cole finally got a chance to redeem himself — and […]
Juan Soto’s walk-off single leads Yankees to hard-fought win over Red Sox
The Red Sox kept opening the door to the Yankees, but the Yankees refused to walk through it. Clearly they were just waiting for the drama to reach a climax. Clay Holmes took the mound with some complaints but recorded the final two outs in the top of the 10th before Juan Soto hit a […]
Madeline Soto’s mom knew boyfriend was ‘grooming and abusing’ slain teen: police
The mother of slain Florida teen Madeline Soto reportedly told police she knew her older boyfriend had been “seducing and abusing” the girl before he was charged with her murder. The body of Madeline Soto, 13, was discovered in rural Osceola County on March 1, four days after she was first reported missing after failing […]