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Juan Soto raked over social media coals following Mets debut

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Thursday, March 27 marked Day 1 of Juan Soto’s 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. The star outfielder’s first day at his new job didn’t go as planned. Not only did the Mets lose to the Astros 3-1, but Soto was the final out when he swung at a Josh Hader slider out of the zone. Josh Hader strikes out Juan Soto to end the game pic.twitter.com/B86sSkzf6D — … [Read more...] about Juan Soto raked over social media coals following Mets debut

Yankees’ new closer narrowly avoids 9th inning disaster against his former team

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Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesBrad Penner-Imagn Images The first New York Yankees appearance for closer Devin Williams didn’t come as clean as many would have liked. Facing his former team the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day, Williams took the mound in the top of the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead and knock down the save.Yankees’ Devin Williams was shaky in his … [Read more...] about Yankees’ new closer narrowly avoids 9th inning disaster against his former team

3 crucial things the Yankees learned about their roster on Opening Day

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Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesBrad Penner-Imagn Images Opening Day is always packed with optimism, nerves, and unanswered questions. But for the Yankees, Thursday’s 4–2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium offered a bit more than a strong start — it provided some real clarity.Three big storylines came into sharper focus, giving fans and the front office a … [Read more...] about 3 crucial things the Yankees learned about their roster on Opening Day

Yankees surprisingly send star outfield prospect back to Double-A ball

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Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn ImagesKim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The New York Yankees don’t have another prospect quite like Spencer Jones. At 6-foot-6, he’s an imposing figure with some of the most electric bat speed in the minors. When he connects, the ball doesn’t just leave the bat—it explodes off it.But with that raw power comes a couple of glaring weaknesses: a … [Read more...] about Yankees surprisingly send star outfield prospect back to Double-A ball