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The New York Yankees and New York Mets are once again fighting to acquire the same All-Star. The dust has barely settled since the Mets won the Juan Soto bidding war Sunday over the Yankees. On Monday, a report from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal …
The signing of Juan Soto has improved the New York Mets on paper, and it has also resulted in the team becoming more of a favorite to win the World Series in 2025. Prior to signing Soto, the Mets were 14/1 favorites to win the title in 2025, …
The New York Mets on Sunday gave Juan Soto the closest thing to a blank check in professional sports. The Mets awarded Soto a 15-year, $765 million contract to poach him away from the New York Yankees in free agency. Soto surpassed the monstrous $700 …
New York Yankees fans did not have a pleasant Sunday after news broke that Juan Soto was leaving in free agency for the team’s crosstown rivals. Soto signed a monstrous deal with the New York Mets for more guaranteed money than any professional …
Juan Soto has made his free agent decision, and he is making huge money. Soto is signing with the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million deal. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal does not include any deferred money, which makes it not …
The Juan Soto free agency saga has been a huge story this MLB offseason, and things are heating up. There is talk that the 26-year-old is close to signing a long-term deal, one that could eclipse $700 million. At last check, five teams were involved …
The New York Mets are raiding the cupboard of their crosstown rivals. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Friday that the Mets have agreed to a deal with former New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes. The deal is for three years and $38 million, …
The New York Mets signed a starting pitcher on Monday, but a new report suggests they may not by finished trying to add to their rotation. The Mets are still in the pitching market even after Monday’s addition of Frankie Montas, according to …
The New York Mets on Sunday bolstered the team’s starting rotation with their latest free agency signing. The Mets reached an agreement with pitcher Frankie Montas on a two-year contract worth $34 million, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. …
It only took about 24 hours for LeBron James’ latest social media post to come back to bite him. The Los Angeles Lakers star James made the announcement Wednesday that he was taking a break from social media. James reposted a message …
The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jose Siri in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. They sent pitcher Eric Orze to Tampa Bay in return. Siri is the big name in the deal. Though he has struggled with just a .210 career batting average, Siri …
The New York Mets certainly do not appear to be shying away from their pursuit of Juan Soto. Longtime Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran, who currently works for the team’s front office, made clear that Soto is a priority for the Mets. Beltran made …
The New York Mets are ready to pony up to improve their infield this winter. Baseball writer Mike Rodriguez reported on Thursday that the Mets have made a seven-year, $160 million contract offer to free agent infielder Willy Adames. Rodriguez notes …
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is making his first big move toward trying to sign Juan Soto. Cohen plans to travel to Southern California next week for a personal meeting with Soto and agent Scott Boras, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. …
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts knows what momentum swings can mean in the playoffs and is using the 2004 Red Sox as an example.
New York Mets batters put on a historic performance Friday to keep their season alive for at least one more game. With their backs against the wall trailing 3-1 in the NLCS, the Mets crushed the Dodgers 12-6 in Game 5 at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. …
