Yankees’ Aaron Judge likely moving from center field
DALLAS — The Yankees will likely replace one superstar right fielder with another. That will likely be Aaron Judge, who regularly patrols right field in the Bronx, along with Queens' Juan Soto. Of the 117 games Judge played defensively last season, 105 were at center field, but that slowed down in his age-32 season, with […]
Hank Azaria channels ‘Simpsons’ character for special Yankees fan
Bartender Mo sent a message to Yankees fans on Monday. Now, Hank Azaria, the prominent Mets fan who voiced the infamous “Simpsons” character, appeared on “NFL Live” to promote the alternate cast for the Simpsons-themed “Monday Night Football.” That's what I did. Host Laura Rutledge asked Azaria to express her inner “moe” and tell Yankees […]
Yankees have no Juan Soto regrets after going ‘above and beyond’ comfort level
DALLAS — The Yankees have no regrets in the face of their biggest offseason loss in recent memory. I have no regrets about the decision to trade for Juan Soto ahead of a four-ball season. Soto has no regrets, as he certainly seemed satisfied with a year that was hailed as an unusually happy clubhouse […]
Yankees GM Brian Cashman defends pursuit of Juan Soto after losing to Mets: ‘Above and beyond our comfort’
Juan Soto isn't leaving New York, as the 26-year-old slugger is reportedly headed to the Mets in the largest contract in professional sports history, but neither are the Yankees. Soto agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract, eclipsing the $700 million contract Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason. With no deferrals […]
Juan Soto Joins Mets In Record-Breaking $765M Deal, Leaving Yankees Empty-Handed
New York Yankees No. 22 Juan Soto hits a home run in the bottom of the third inning against the New York Mets on July 24, 2024 at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers2pm – Monday, December 9, 2024 The New York Mets have signed the […]
Why Yankees could be breathing sigh of relief after Juan Soto bolts for Mets
The Yankees and owner Hal Steinbrenner made a big move to keep Juan Soto, offering him a $760 million contract (including a $60 million signing bonus) that would have been the richest in sports history in 16 years. I stepped into an uncomfortable place. But it won't be as much as Mets owner Steve Cohen […]
Yankees left to fill Juan Soto void after star picks Mets
DALLAS — One decision forever changed the Yankees' world and personality. They are no longer City bullies. They no longer have one of the best hitters in the world who is on track to make the Hall of Fame. They don't have a plan A anymore. Juan Soto, beloved during his one season in the […]
How Mets, Yankees fans are reacting to Juan Soto’s megadeal
There was an immediate reaction on social media following the news that Juan Soto would be signing with the Mets. The superstar slugger will cross the Whitestone Bridge from the Bronx to Queens to play on a 15-year contract with the Amazons, the largest contract in sports history worth $765 million. The news broke late […]
Breaking down what’s next for Yankees after Juan Soto bolts to Mets
DALLAS — Now what? The Yankees learned Sunday night that their last and highest offer ($760 million over 2016) wasn't enough to bring Juan Soto back to the Bronx. The player most often compared to Ted Williams will spend the next 15 seasons in Queens, assuming his opt-out is denied or revoked. Juan Soto agreed […]
Mets took ‘dead aim’ at Yankees with Juan Soto deal
The Mets aren't the little brothers anymore. At least that's how Mets broadcaster Howie Rhodes saw it after the Mets signed Juan Soto to a historic 15-year, $765 million contract on Sunday night. As Mets fans basked in the glory following the news, longtime radio voices took to social media to talk about key moments […]