Yankees up Juan Soto bid as sweepstakes reaches new phase
The Yankees have upped their initial bid for superstar free agent outfielder Juan Soto in recent days, likely increasing their position in a free agent sweepstakes involving at least five major teams, according to a person familiar with the matter. It is said that it has improved. The incumbent Yankees have made it clear that […]
Juan Soto sweepstakes hangs over Jasson Dominguez’s Yankees future
The Juan Soto sweepstakes isn't expected to last much into the offseason, with offers from teams expected to start trickling in soon, with the Yankees and Mets still considered the frontrunners to land the star player. They are connected. Still, regardless of where Soto ends up and whether he returns to the Yankees or not, […]
Phillies joining the Juan Soto sweepstakes
Add Philadelphia to the list. One of the Mets' rivals, the reigning National League East champion Phillies, is joining the team in acquiring MLB free agent superstar Juan Soto. “The Phillies haven't met with Juan Soto yet, but they plan to. There aren't many teams that want to win more than them,” says Jon Heyman […]
Blue Jays could play spoiler in Yankees-Mets Juan Soto sweepstakes
The candidates for free agent star Juan Soto have reportedly been narrowed down to eight finalists, including the Mets and Yankees, of course. But there is one club in particular that both of our teams should pay attention to. The six teams known to remain are big market clubs, and this could certainly be a […]
Elon Musk PAC warned by DOJ that $1 million sweepstakes may be illegal
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a historic $1 million donation to voters in battleground states from Elon Musk's America PAC after being warned by lawyers who claimed the effort may be illegal. I contacted. On Monday, the Justice Department received a letter from a “group of lawyers and public officials” requesting an investigation […]
Handicapping the Juan Soto sweepstakes: Where Yankees, Mets stand
Everything is going well for the Bronx’s Juan Soto, who is having another MVP-caliber season in front of rabid fans and sold-out crowds. But the question remains: Can he be a one-year player for the Yankees? Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has made clear his interest in keeping Soto long-term. Juan Soto is going to be […]
9 NBA teams in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes for 2025 draft, ranked by tiers
The 2024 NBA Draft was lackluster from the start, with no consensus No. 1 player. The 2024 class was terribleBut this felt more like a role player draft than a future franchise cornerstone draft, and the fact that it came right after Victor Wembanyama’s class made it feel even more underwhelming. As the NBA turns […]
Patriots drop out of Brandon Aiyuk trade sweepstakes in NFL stunner
The Patriots appear to have dropped out of the race to acquire Brandon Aiyuk. New England did indeed inquire about the 49ers receiver’s availability but chose not to look further. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news on Tuesday night. The 49ers and Patriots had the framework for a trade if the Patriots could sign Aiyuk […]
76ers expected to pass on Paul George sweepstakes in stunner
An ominous report was released late Thursday that the Philadelphia 76ers were pursuing Paul George, and the NBA world is now waiting to see what impact it will have across the league. According to The Athletic, the 76ers, led by general manager Daryl Morey, are said to be reluctant to acquire George, who could become […]
Netflix the ‘likely winner’ in the NFL’s Christmas sweepstakes
Boomer Esiason may have realized something. A day after the former Jets quarterback relayed on WFAN that he’s heard rumors that Netflix could be the rights partner for the NFL’s Christmas doubleheader. Puck’s John Woolland reports. He said the streaming service was the “likely winner” of the bid to broadcast the match. It’s still unclear […]