4 months ago

Shohei Ohtani’s $100M Marketing Haul Tops LeBron, Messi

“‘Ohtani made an estimated $100 million in marketing revenue,’ Sportico reported,” topping LeBron James ($85M) and Lionel Messi ($70M). The Dodgers star’s off-field haul also beat Cristiano Ronaldo ($60M) and Rory McIlroy ($55M). Even with $680M of his $700M deal deferred, Ohtani’s endorsements keep surging as Los Angeles chases a 2026 three-peat. He led all athletes in 2025, per Sportico.

By Nischay Rathore

4 months ago

‘No Deferrals’ Claim Stirs Mets’ $50M-AAV Kyle Tucker Chase

Reporters say the Mets’ short-term push for Tucker came heavy on cash, light on tricks. Underdog MLB cited MarinoMLB saying the $50M-per-year proposal “didn’t include deferrals.” Whether New York’s later bids kept that straight-pay structure is “unclear.” Tucker remains a top free-agent bat, and the contract math keeps shifting. Any update could reset his market ahead of spring camps.

By Nischay Rathore

4 months ago

Jeff Passan’s Cold Take On Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker Question

“Would they like Tucker? Sure… Will they chase him? Nope,” Passan said, arguing the Dodgers can wait as stars gravitate to L.A. for ring chances. He added Los Angeles won’t push unless it’s “on a shorter-term deal,” saying the club’s reputation now forces free agents to consider options they “might not have otherwise.” That leverage shapes their winter strategy.

By Nischay Rathore

4 months ago

Erik Kratz Says Ranger Suárez Is Boston’s October No. 2

Kratz said Boston “only care about… Playoffs,” calling Suárez “definitely your number two” behind Crochet in October. He cited Suárez’s 1.48 postseason ERA in 42 innings, with 13 walks and 32 hits allowed. Kratz added the deal lets prospects stay in Triple-A until injuries hit, even after the club “fell short” on Bregman. “That’s huge,” he said, “for fans.”

By Nischay Rathore

4 months ago

Kevin Frandsen Says Ranger Suárez Deal Sets Up Red Sox ‘So Well’

On MLB Radio, Frandsen said Boston is “set up so well” after signing Ranger Suárez for five years, $130M. He argued missing Bregman stung less because “to withstand the AL East, you gotta be able to pitch,” and Suárez also blocks Baltimore. Frandsen said the move buys young arms time and called $26M per year “kind of” a steal.

By Nischay Rathore

4 months ago

Jim Duquette Sees Mets Raising Kyle Tucker Bid Toward Soto AAV

On MLB Network Radio, Duquette said New York has “likely… gone to a fourth year” for Tucker with “multiple opt-outs,” but mocked the idea: “I’m opting out of 50 million dollars.” With Steve Cohen involved, he cited how Verlander and Scherzer reached $43M AAV, adding, “Would it stun you… equal to Soto? It would not for me.”

By Nischay Rathore

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