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New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto wants to set the record straight about his free agency. After spending 2024 across town with the New York Yankees, Soto could have returned to the Bronx, signing a lucrative deal that would have lasted the rest of his career. When he settled on the Mets instead for a […]

The New York Mets are currently gearing up for a highly anticipated 2025 MLB season in which they are on the short list of teams expected to compete for a World Series championship. The big story of the offseason for the Mets was the signing of superstar Juan Soto to the largest contract in MLB […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is speaking out about how the team signed Juan Soto. Cohen says a meeting with Soto at Cohen’s California house got the deal done. Cohen brought Soto to his house for an in-depth pitch meeting. The Mets owner said it was about making a connection with Soto, to show him […]

Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets in MLB free agency this past offseason. Soto landed a historic $765 million contract with the Mets. However, the outfielder recently revealed that his initial preference was to re-sign with the New York Yankees, via Tom Verducci of si.com. “The Yankees were No. 1. From Day One,” […]

Juan Soto’s Yankees career was brief but memorable. After the San Diego Padres traded Soto to New York prior to the 2024 season, he helped lead the Bronx Bombers to the World Series. Along the way Soto made his fourth career All-Star Game, won his fifth Silver Slugger Award, finished third in AL MVP voting […]

Following Juan Soto’s historic decision to turn down the New Yankees in favor for the New York Mets this past offseason, animosity between the two Big Apple fan bases is at an all-time high. A more perceptible brand of vitriol will spread through the stadiums during the annual Subway Series in 2025. But there does […]

Juan Soto was the subject of a bidding war this offseason as teams vied for the four-time All-Star’s services. In the end, the New York Mets landed Soto on a massive 15-year, $765 million contract. But in the ninth inning of Thursday’s Grapefruit League matchup against the Washington Nationals, the coveted right fielder was just […]

In Major League Baseball, patience is often preached in the early months of the season. General managers remind fans and media alike that it’s “too early” to make conclusions or major changes. But Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns operates differently. His track record shows he is not one to sit back and wait. […]

Juan Soto signed a 15-year deal with the New York Mets during the offseason, one of the biggest contracts an MLB player has ever received. With his first spring training as a member of the team halfway completed, Soto is enjoying the feeling of being under contract for so long. “Everybody knows how it’s going […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is happy that the team is embracing Juan Soto. Mendoza says Soto is fitting right in with other players in the team clubhouse. “I didn’t think [the adjustment] was going to be this quick, to be honest with you,” Mendoza said, per MLB.com. “I thought it was going to […]

New York Mets fans can’t wait for the 2025 MLB season to begin. However, opposing pitchers may not be as excited about seeing New York’s Juan Soto-infused lineup. And with Pete Alonso deciding to spend a little more time in Queens by signing a two-year contract worth $54 million with the Mets in February, New […]

The New York Mets set their sights on acquiring All-Star right fielder Juan Soto this offseason. After landing the prized free agent, the Mets were in no rush to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso. Still, the six-year veteran wanted to stay in New York. And two months after signing Soto, the Mets opted to bring […]

The MLB offseason was headlined by Juan Soto signing a massive 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper said he was not surprised by that, pointing out that the more shocking aspect is what other players, like New York Yankees star Aaron Judge, make in comparison. “It’s […]

Juan Soto shocked the baseball world by leaving the New York Yankees and signing a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Mets fans erupted with excitement over the blockbuster deal, and his new teammate Pete Alonso is just as eager to welcome the Dominican slugger. In an interview with Foul Territory, […]

Max Fried will make his highly anticipated Yankees debut on March 3, facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, per Bryan Koch. The left-hander, 31, is expected to take the mound for the first time as a member of the New York Yankees. Fried joined the Yankees this past offseason after signing a massive eight-year, $218 million contract. […]

The Chicago Cubs elected to sign veteran infielder Justin Turner after their pursuit of Alex Bregman in free agency proved unsuccessful. After making the move, the Cubs were forced to designate Alexander Canario for assignment in order to create space on the 40-man roster for Turner. The decision to DFA Canario could pay off for […]

Spring training is officially here, so MLB’s regular season is just around the corner. The entire league is stacked with talent, especially when it comes to position players, and everyone will be looking to take down the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers after their massive offseason spending spree. So, who are the 50 […]

Juan Soto announced his arrival to the New York Mets with a bang on Saturday in his first spring training game of the year. In his first at-bat, Soto clobbered his first home run with his new team, and in the ensuing celebration, the Mets new superstar outfielder revealed the hilarious gaffe he made in […]

Ever since the New York Mets acquired star Juan Soto, there have been massive expectations for the team since they added one of the best players in the majors. He’s made an impact early as Soto hit a home run in his Met debut which garnered the attention of manager Carlos Mendoza. The New York […]

New York Mets fans are expecting quite a bit from Juan Soto this upcoming MLB season. They want him to lead the franchise to their first National League pennant in a decade while simultaneously crushing The Bronx’s soul. That is a large amount of pressure to put on one man, but such is the downside […]

The new kid in town, Juan Soto,  has worn No. 22 since his MLB debut with the Washington Nationals in 2018, and despite signing a historic $765 million deal with the New York Mets, there was one small hurdle—Brett Baty already had the number. Christmas came early in Port St. Lucie! 🎁🌴 Juan Soto gifted […]

The Washington Nationals are reportedly in agreement with reliever Lucas Sims on a $3 million contract for the 2025 MLB season, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Sims has pitched at the MLB level since 2017, previously spending time with the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox. Nationals land reliever Lucas […]

Toronto Blue Jays start first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr is one year away from hitting free agency. The two sides tried to work out an extension but could not agree before their self-imposed Monday deadline. Many fans and insiders expect Guerrero to test free agency next year. ESPN’s Jeff Passan told Sportsnet 590 that the […]

After missing out on Juan Soto earlier this offseason, the New York Yankees shifted gears by acquiring Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. They also bolstered their lineup by signing Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million deal following the release of first baseman Anthony Rizzo at the end of the 2024 season. Bellinger has […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto this winter to their crosstown rivals in the New York Mets, and the superstar made it clear he believes his new ballclub is in a better position to compete for a title in 2025. However, Aaron Judge had some rebuttal to those comments. Judge firmly believes the Yankees […]

The New York Yankees are defending American League Champions but have a massive hole in their lineup. Juan Soto left for a record-setting contract with the New York Mets. His 41 home runs and 109 RBIs will be missed regardless of their offseason additions. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe spoke about how much Soto will be […]

While New York Mets star Juan Soto looks to live up to the promises made to the fans and organizations, there is no doubt that the supporters have already shown their excitement to the player. As some MLB insiders question Soto going to the Mets, the expectations for him and the team are through the […]

The New York Mets won the “Soto Sweepstakes” in December, signing the star outfielder to a large contract and purging him from their crosstown rival New York Yankees. Ahead of spring training, Juan Soto, the top free agent acquisition of the offseason, is confident in the player he will be for his new squad. “I […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the story of the 2025 MLB offseason, signing a plethora of big name free agents. However, the New York Mets have done their part to continue improving a team that made a surprise playoff run, ultimately finishing just two wins shy of a World Series appearance. The Mets landed […]

The New York Yankees reached the World Series for the 41st time in franchise history in the 2024 season. However, the Bronx Bombers failed to extend their MLB-leading title total of 27 as the Los Angeles Dodgers bested New York in a gentleman’s sweep, winning 4-1. Now the Yankees are looking to retool moving forward […]

Even when Juan Soto signed a historic $765 million contract with the New York Mets, some were not a fan of the move. It wasn’t only the money but the length of the deal. It’s a 15-year deal. Although he’s 25 years old right now, he’ll finish his contract when he’s 40 years old. Soto […]

The New York Mets have had themselves quite the offseason. The organization managed to steal Juan Soto away from the New York Yankees, signing the slugger to a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal. On top of that, the Mets brought back Pete Alonso on a two-year contract, giving them a daunting power duo in the […]

Luke Weaver emerged on the scene for the New York Yankees in the 2024 season, and he will be a big part of the bullpen in 2025. A big part of the Yankees’ success in 2024 was Juan Soto, who bolted for the New York Mets in free agency this offseason, and Weaver spoke on […]

After protracted negotiations, the New York Mets signed slugger Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million contract Wednesday. While it seemed at times as if the two sides would be unable to reach an agreement, a deal got done thanks to a sit-down between Alonso and Mets owner Steve Cohen. As it turned out, a […]

The New York Mets are gearing up for an explosive 2025 season, with Pete Alonso officially returning to Queens and Juan Soto anchoring the lineup for the foreseeable future. According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million contract with a $10 million signing bonus and an opt-out after the first year, securing […]

Juan Soto’s net worth in 2025 is $100 million. Soto is the newest New York Met after signing a massive 15-year, $765 million contract. He is a four-time Silver Slugger, a four-time All-Star, a batting champion and a World Series champion with the Washington Nationals. Here’s a look at Juan Soto’s net worth in 2025 […]

The New York Mets have added depth to their infield ahead of spring training. The ball club has agreed to a one-year deal with Nick Madrigal, per Joel Sherman. He also revealed details of the contract: “Madrigal deal is for $1.35M with a chance at $500K in performance bonuses,” Sherman wrote. Madrigal has spent his […]

The New York Mets have their sights set on a huge season after signing major free-agent prize Juan Soto in the offseason. New York made it to the National League Championship Series last year, but the team fell to the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets, Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, San […]

The New York Yankees entered the offseason with one primary goal: retain superstar outfielder Juan Soto. However, when Soto rejected their massive 16-year, $760 million offer in favor of a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, the Yankees were forced to pivot quickly. General manager Brian Cashman and his front office […]