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The dust has settled on the Juan Soto sweepstakes; the 26-year-old star right fielder decided to join the New York Mets on a record-setting 15-year, $765 million deal that could be worth as much as $805 million if the team decides to void Soto’s opt-out in Year 5 — spurning the New York Yankees in […]

The New York Yankees came up short in the Juan Soto sweepstakes, with the star outfielder opting to sign a record-breaking deal with the New York Mets on Sunday instead of returning to the Bronx. Now, the Yankees face the challenge of shifting their focus to alternative options, despite the difficulty of finding a player […]

The New York Mets landed the most prized free agent on the open market Sunday night, agreeing to a 15-year, $765 million deal with slugger Juan Soto. It’s the biggest contract in sports history and will surely be remembered forever. While the ball club has yet to announce it because the blockbuster is still pending […]

The New York Mets got their man on Sunday night, signing prized free agent Juan Soto to a massive 15-year, $765 million deal. It’s the biggest contract in team sports history. The craziest part? It could increase to $805 million and Soto also gets a $75 million signing bonus. In fact, the bonus is what […]

Juan Soto is celebrating today, and probably the rest of his days, after inking a 15-year contract worth a record-breaking $765 million with the New York Mets. But he is not the only one. Although the Toronto Blue Jays were unable to lock down the 26-year-old star outfielder, their top player still has a reason […]

As the MLB’s winter meetings get underway this week and free agency heats up, the decision everyone had been waiting for has been made. Former New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto is taking the subway over to Queens and heading to the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million deal, the biggest contract in […]

The New York Mets made an offseason splash by signing Juan Soto. His eye-popping contract runs for 15 years and could be worth up to $800 million. But there is even more than the $51 million annual value and $40 million escalator. New York Post insider Jon Heyman reported that the Mets added a family […]

It turns out signing arguably the best player in Major League Baseball helped the New York Mets’ 2025 World Series odds. The Mets agreed to a 15-year, $765 million megadeal with Juan Soto on Sunday night, sending the 25-year-old outfielder across town as New York’s National League team looks to win its first World Series […]

The fallout from Juan Soto signing the biggest contract in professional sports history with the New York Mets on Sunday will continue for quite some time. On Monday morning, another morsel trickled out that will probably enrage New York Yankees fans. Allegedly, Soto was frustrated during his lone season with the Yankees after an unfortunate […]

Last year, Shohei Ohtani blew the world of baseball away when he signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was a contract nearly double as big as the next largest contract in MLB history, and a lot of fans thought it wouldn’t be surpassed for years. That didn’t end up […]

The New York Mets sent shockwaves across the baseball universe with a huge, huge, huge win in MLB free agency. By landing Juan Soto, the National League East franchise got the most-coveted free agent in the market. Of course, luring the Dominican superstar to Queens comes at a massive financial price. The Mets have committed […]

Being a New York Mets fan, Donovan Mitchell is acutely familiar with pain. His longtime fanhood, which dates back to his father’s employment in the organization, has given him prime seating for the heartbreak that defined the franchise for years. Well, with Juan Soto spurning the New York Yankees for their so-called “little brother,” the […]

On Sunday night, Juan Soto stunned the entire sports world by agreeing to a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets — the most expensive contract in professional sports history in terms of total value. Soto caused a bit of a hubbub, especially after deciding to join the Mets after putting up his […]

It’s official: the New York Mets have won the Juan Soto sweepstakes, signing the ex-Yankee hitter to a historic 15-year, $765-million contract, the largest free agency contract in MLB history. For instance, Soto’s new contract is even bigger than Shohei Ohtani’s $700-million deal with the Dodgers that ultimately won them the 2024 World Series, beating […]

After weeks and weeks of speculation, the biggest free agency saga in MLB history is finally over. Superstar outfielder Juan Soto signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets, according to multiple reports on X, formerly Twitter. At 26 years old, Soto has still not hit his theoretical prime, and positioned […]

Juan Soto is a member of the New York Mets. The outfielder signed a 15-year, $765 million contract to join the Amazins after one year with the New York Yankees. Soto’s free agency sweepstakes was a roller coaster of reports and rumors that ended late Sunday night. Jon Heyman of the New York Post and […]

Everyone waited to see who would win the Juan Soto sweepstakes as the MLB Winter Meetings began. Thankfully, we did not have to wait too long to find out. Soto has signed a historic $765 million contract with the New York Mets on Sunday night. This is the largest contract in North American sports history. […]

After months of speculation, rumors, and anticipation, it’s official: Juan Soto is heading to the New York Mets. The superstar outfielder has agreed to a 15-Year, $765 million contract to join the Queens-based franchise, according to Jeff Passan on X, formerly Twitter. “BREAKING: Superstar outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets are in agreement […]

The New York Mets are one of the few realistic teams remaining in Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes. But as they put the full court press on Soto, Pete Alonso’s future in New York is getting murkier and murkier. The Mets have yet to speak with Alonso on a new deal. Furthermore, he declined the […]

As the bidding war for superstar Juan Soto rages on, reports have broke that the New York Mets have the biggest offer on the table currently. The Mets, led by deep pocketed owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns, have extended Soto a contract offer that could be worth up to $750 […]

The St. Louis Cardinals will make a huge decision about their immediate future this winter. They can either keep their roster largely intact and try to reach the ceiling they fell short of in 2024, or the front office can commit to a full rebuild for the first time in ages. If the organization chooses […]

Juan Soto’s generational free agency period might be coming to an end soon. Reports broke on Saturday that both New York teams, the Yankees and Mets, have now tendered offers in the $710-730 million range to the 26-year-old outfielder. Soto spent last season calling the Bronx home, turning in a near-MVP season while helping the […]

The New York Mets will continue to try and improve their team as the offseason progresses. President of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza are entering the second season at the helm of the organization, and owner Steve Cohen has always been willing to spend. After inking prospective starting rotation options in Frankie […]

Hot stove season is starting to move into full swing, as player movement is now happening on an almost daily basis. The upcoming winter meetings will likely be a hotbed of activity, and superstar outfielder Juan Soto will almost certainly be a part of it. Four teams are currently ‘in range’ of a massive $700 […]

The MLB Winter Meetings are approaching rather quickly. However, the Hot Stove can heat up well before each team’s braintrusts meet in the same location. The New York Mets have already signed one pitcher this winter. And on Friday, they added Clay Holmes to the mix. The Mets have reportedly agreed to a three-year contract […]

The New York Yankees are still in the mix for the services of All-Star right fielder Juan Soto. The 26-year-old free agent is the most coveted player in baseball as several teams attempt to woo him this offseason. But with an anticipated price tag of $600 million, the Yankees could fall short in a bidding […]

The top free-agent story of the Major League Baseball offseason involves Juan Soto. After a brilliant year with the New York Yankees, Soto appears to be baseball’s next mega-millionaire as he has a chance to sign a contract in the $700 million range. The Yankees have been the favorites to get Soto’s signature on his […]

Shockwaves were sent across MLB on Thursday afternoon when the Athletics signed starting pitcher Luis Severino to a three-year, $67 million contract in free agency. Not only was it a surprise to see Severino leave the Mets after they made it all the way to the NLCS last year, but it was also eye-opening to […]

It was recently reported that the Toronto Blue Jays could end up making the largest offer to superstar free agent Juan Soto. The Blue Jays, along with the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets are seen as the biggest threats to the New York Yankees in their pursuit of re-signing Soto. The Blue Jays […]

The sweepstakes for superstar free agent Juan Soto is the biggest story in Major League Baseball. However, Soto’s free agency saga may come to a conclusion earlier than many expected. A definitive timeline of when Soto could make his final decision is becoming more clear according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez on Tuesday. “Juan Soto’s much-hyped […]

Is your team still in the hunt for the services of Juan Soto? It’s impossible to know given the latest update to his MLB rumors from Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich of The Athletic. “Agent Scott Boras said Tuesday at Dodger Stadium that Soto has started the process of eliminating potential landing spots, but did […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are exploring trade options for their veteran third baseman, Nolan Arenado. They’ve made no secret about it, as the rebuilding Cardinals are looking to both free up payroll and get younger. Despite Arenado’s no-trade clause and hefty contract, multiple sources told Katie Woo of The Athletic that they believe the Cardinals […]

The New York Mets came oh so close to making the World Series this past season, only falling short to the eventual champion Los Angeles Dodgers in six games in the NLCS. This reinforces the idea that the Mets are very close to reaching the top of the MLB’s totem pole, and they need only […]

The New York Mets are interested in another New York Yankees All-Star. Though the Mets’ pursuit of Juan Soto continues, New York’s National League team is also looking at Yankees’ reliever Clay Holmes. Only, they wouldn’t use him as a reliever. The Mets and others are interested in using Holmes as a starting pitcher, according […]

Fans of a major-market sports franchise tend to be thrilled when an executive with a reputation for achieving success with a small-market team is hired to lead their beloved club. The expectation is that the individual’s existing shrewdness and innovative mindset will perfectly coalesce with a big payroll to produce first-class results. Theo Epstein is […]

The New York Mets have made a move to strengthen their pitching staff, signing veteran right-hander Frankie Montas to a two-year, $34 million contract, pending a physical. The news marks the first major addition to the Mets’ rotation for the 2025 season. Montas, 31, brings a mix of experience and potential upside to the Mets’ […]

Former New York Mets general manager Jared Porter is admitting to sending an inappropriate text message, that played a role in him losing his job. Porter says he sent a sexually explicit message to a reporter, while he was working for the Chicago Cubs in 2016. That led to him eventually getting fired from the […]

The New York Mets had a magical 2024 season. After a surprising playoff berth turned into an NLCS run, expectations are high around the team. Owner Steve Cohen is the richest in baseball and fans are expecting him to spend this winter. Juan Soto has hit free agency at the perfect time and the Mets […]

Is New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor underappreciated? Writer Will Leitch recently addressed the topic during an appearance on MLB Network. “He was terrific (in 2024),” Leitch said of Lindor. “It’s funny, though… Lindor is someone who is still, until this year, was kind of underappreciated. Let’s not forget, he has not made an […]