New Yankees outfielder Juan Soto had his first media session with the New York press on Tuesday and it wasn’t long before the obvious question was asked. Would the 25-year-old skip his upcoming free agency to sign an extension with the New York Yankees? Naturally, Soto played coy. “My priorities right now are just getting to know the team, getting to know the guys,” Soto said. … [Read more...] about This is the Yankees’ path to extending Juan Soto
BREAKING NEWS: Mets INF Ronny Mauricio suffers torn ACL
New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio has suffered a torn ACL and will undergo surgery, per SNY’s Andy Martino. Source: Ronny Mauricio has a torn ACL and needs surgery — Andy Martino (@martinonyc) December 12, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Mauricio, 22, is the Mets’ No. 4 prospect and made his MLB debut late last season. He hit .248 with a pair of homers and … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Mets INF Ronny Mauricio suffers torn ACL
Could Dodgers spoil Yankees’ plans for Yoshinobu Yamamoto?
The Yankees would love to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but could see their plans foiled by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Thanks to the enormous deferrals in Shohei Ohtani’s new $700 million contract, the Dodgers have some extra spending cash. And, per Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports, the team is indeed “aggressively pursuing” Yamamoto. Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci later confirmed … [Read more...] about Could Dodgers spoil Yankees’ plans for Yoshinobu Yamamoto?
Yankees trading INF prospect Trey Sweeney to Dodgers
The Yankees are trading minor league infielder Trey Sweeney to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to ESPN’s Alden González. New York will receive infielder Jorbit Vivas and lefty reliever Victor Gonzalez. Sweeney, 23, was the Yankees’ first-round draft pick out of Eastern Illinois in 2021 and MLB ranks him as their No. 8 prospect. Sources: The Yankees are sending shortstop … [Read more...] about Yankees trading INF prospect Trey Sweeney to Dodgers
Knicks C Mitchell Robinson needs ankle surgery, out 8-10 weeks
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will have left ankle surgery this week and miss 8-10 weeks, the team announced Monday. Mitchell Robinson will have left ankle surgery this week at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He will be re-evaluated in 8-10 weeks. — NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) December 11, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Robinson has been the anchor of … [Read more...] about Knicks C Mitchell Robinson needs ankle surgery, out 8-10 weeks