Juan Soto Calls Dominican Homecoming ‘Top Two’ Career Moment

6 months ago

Juan Soto Calls Dominican Homecoming ‘Top Two’ Career Moment

Soto called his Dominican Republic return “one of the top moments of my career, definitely top two.” He said playing in front of “our incredible fanbase,” his family, and “especially my grandfather, who hadn’t seen me play live in a long time,” filled him with “immense pride and joy.” Soto added, “God willing, we’re going to finish our goal.”

By Nischay Rathore

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Santiago Espinal Eyes Dodgers Opening Day Spot With Versatility Push

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Orioles Reportedly Offered Ranger Suárez Around $125M Before Red Sox Deal

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Orioles Reportedly Offered Ranger Suárez Around $125M Before Red Sox Deal

Baltimore reportedly offered Suárez roughly $125 million before he took Boston’s five-year, $130 million deal. The Post said the bid likely matched five years at about $25 million annually. After missing, the Orioles pivoted to a one-year, $18.5 million pact for Chris Bassitt and traded four prospects plus a draft pick to Tampa Bay for Shane Baz.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Dodgers ‘Understand’ WBC Pull as He Commits to Pitch for Japan

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Dodgers ‘Understand’ WBC Pull as He Commits to Pitch for Japan

With the WBC overlapping Spring Training, Yamamoto said he spoke with the Dodgers before deciding to pitch for Samurai Japan. “The Dodgers understand how big the WBC tournament is in Japan,” he said through an interpreter. “The Dodgers and the WBC… are very important to me equally.” Yamamoto said he’ll “do my best” while still working out hard.

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Shohei Ohtani’s 2023 WBC MVP Line Sets Stage for Japan Opener

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Shohei Ohtani’s 2023 WBC MVP Line Sets Stage for Japan Opener

Ohtani enters Japan’s World Baseball Classic opener with a 2023 benchmark few can match: MVP honors, a .435 average, .606 OBP, 8 RBIs and a 1.345 OPS. Underdog MLB flagged the line as a reminder of his two-way impact. Japan opens the tournament Friday against Chinese Taipei, with eyes on another deep run.

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Oswaldo Cabrera Set for Spring Debut Friday After Gruesome Ankle Break

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Oswaldo Cabrera Set for Spring Debut Friday After Gruesome Ankle Break

Yankees utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera will return to the field Friday for his spring debut, Aaron Boone said, nearly 10 months after he broke his ankle on May 12. The injury launched a long rehab, but Cabrera is now ready for “something close to competitive ball” in camp. He profiles as a depth, do-it-all option and clubhouse glue as New York builds toward Opening Day.

By Nischay Rathore

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