DALLAS — Imagine being told at the outset of the offseason that the Boston Red Sox would engage in a legitimate pursuit of star free-agent outfielder Juan Soto. Better yet, that Soto would meet with the Red Sox, and the team would be considered a finalist for him. And get this: The Red Sox would … Read more
DALLAS — It was the year 2000 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas when superstar shortstop Alex Rodríguez signed a massive, 10-year, $252 million deal with the Texas Rangers, becoming the highest paid player in the history of professional sports, with his agent, Scott Boras, getting it done. Twenty-four years later, at the onset of … Read more
DALLAS — It was the year 2000 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas when superstar shortstop Alex Rodríguez signed a massive, 10-year, $252 million deal with the Texas Rangers, becoming the highest paid player in the history of professional sports, with his agent, Scott Boras, getting it done. Twenty-four years later, at the onset of … Read more
DALLAS — For 327 halcyon days, Juan Soto was a New York Yankee. It was a glorious, swashbuckling tenure. One filled with swaggering acts of baseballing dominance — no-doubt homers and defiant bases on balls and gestures of love to hordes of adoring bleacher creatures. A perfect match, they said. Soto, a monumental player born … Read more
The Juan Soto saga finally came to a close late on Sunday night with the 26-year-old superstar signing a 15-year, $765 million contract to join the New York Mets. BREAKING: Superstar outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets are in agreement on a 15-year, $765 million contract, sources tell ESPN. It is the largest … Read more
DALLAS — The last time we saw the Los Angeles Dodgers, they came back from a 5-0 deficit to win Game 5 and the World Series over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Since then, they’ve been rebuilding the clubhouses at Dodger Stadium, have added free agent pitcher Blake Snell to their depleted rotation and re-signed … Read more
Phillies have to deal with 15 years of Juan Soto the Met originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia DALLAS — Sent home by the Mets in the NLDS just two months ago, the Phillies watched their division rival pull off an even bigger score Sunday night. Now they have to deal with 15 years of … Read more
Juan Soto DALLAS (AP) — Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement, first reported by the New York Post, was subject to a successful … Read more
Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen reacts after the final out in the eighth inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Oct. 30. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The Dodgers retained a key member of their bullpen Sunday night, agreeing to terms with veteran closer Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22-million contract, according to … Read more
Juan Soto is a very, very rich man. (AP Foto/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File) Juan Soto just got paid. He reportedly agreed Sunday with the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million deal, according to multiple sources. Soto’s contract is the richest known deal in the history of sports. How does it compare to the … Read more