Yankees, Mets up Juan Soto bids north of $700 million
DALLAS — Both the Yankees and Mets remain heavily involved in the five-team Juan Soto Derby, with both clubs recently raising their offers to the $710 million to $730 million range (MLB record territory) It is believed that the sweepstakes will reach its historic conclusion within a day or two. Both teams in New York […]
Juan Soto not the only major question facing Yankees at Winter Meetings
The Yankees will arrive at Sunday's winter meetings knowing priority number Juan. Juan Soto is expected to make a decision to become a free agent within the next few days, which would be the biggest domino of an offseason that has so far stalled. The Yankees have been interviewing free agents and making moves around […]
Clay Holmes leaving Yankees for Mets on three-year, $38 million contract
The Mets acquired a free agent from the Yankees on Friday, but the player was not acquired. While the baseball world still awaits a decision on where Juan Soto will play (likely for the next 12-15 seasons), the Mets have traded Clay Holmes worth $38 million pending his physical, as first reported. signed a three-year […]
Cody Bellinger should be part of Yankees plans
Whether or not the Yankees sign Juan Soto, they should try to acquire Cody Bellinger from the Cubs. If the Yankees have Soto, they will try to be frugal at first base (Ben Rice) and/or left field (Jazon Dominguez). If Bellinger can play those positions, the Yankees won't have to rely on both inexperienced players […]
Why ex-MLB GM thinks it’s ‘healthier’ for Yankees to lose Juan Soto
Losing Juan Soto could be a blessing in disguise for the Yankees. That's the opinion of former Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd, who told The Post's Joel Sherman on his podcast “The Show” that the Yankees should spread out Soto's salary and replace him with Soto. He said he believes the addition will make the […]
Yankees losing ground in free-agency battle with Mets, Red Sox
Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. Juan Soto's free agency is expected to finally materialize as five teams prepare to make final bids, with the prospect opening his checkbook to acquire the 26-year-old star. […]
Juan Soto has ‘one excuse’ to leave Yankees: Stephen A. Smith
Juan Soto has plenty of potential suitors as his long-awaited free agency reaches its peak. largely None of that should be a reason for him to leave the Yankees. ESPN's “First Take” commentator Stephen A. Smith said: Soto's sweepstakes has been talked about almost everywhere in the sports media world, including on ESPN's top debate […]
Yankees, Mets get extra option year on Everson Pereira, Max Kranick
The Yankees have already made significant acquisitions this offseason, with outfielder Everson Pereira being one of the players to receive an additional minor league fourth option, the Post reported. Players typically have three minor league options, essentially allowing them to leave the majors without receiving waivers for three seasons. However, in cases where injuries often […]
Juan Soto ‘eliminating teams’ as Yankees, Mets battle for superstar
The bid to acquire Juan Soto's services is reaching its climax. While everyone is eagerly awaiting information regarding Soto's free agency and his agent, Scott Boras finally puts some speculation to rest That his announcement is imminent. “When you're going through something like this, he's a man of resolution,'' Boras said after the Dodgers' press […]
Yankees star Jazz Chisholm drinks, smokes during Miami getaway
Jazz Chisholm Jr. retreated to Miami Beach after the Yankees fell short of the Dodgers for a World Series berth in October's Fall Classic. In new photos obtained by the newspaper, the 26-year-old infielder is seen drinking Casamigos Tequila on the rocks at a luxury resort over the weekend, lounging near several brunette women and […]