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Juan Soto’s net worth & Major League Baseball’s biggest contract

Juan Soto signed a $765 million contract with the Mets (the most valuable in all sports). Here’s what he’s worth now and how he makes his money.

The Street

Scandals, some changes in public perception highlighted the year for sports betting

Sports bettors in the U.S. are expected to set another record in 2024 for the amount of money wagered legally

The Independent UK

Aaron Judge Can Only Be Measured Against History

The Yankees’ star outfielder helped New York win its first pennant in 15 years during an MVP campaign that ranks among the all-time greats.

Sports Illustrated

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What were the most newsworthy sports betting scandals of 2024?

Several major sports betting scandals occurred across professional sports in the 2024 calendar year.

SportsCasting

Michael King Breaks Down Why Pitching to Shohei Ohtani Is Near Impossible

Shohei Ohtani is unlike any man in baseball.

Sports Illustrated

Juan Soto completes record 765million dollar move to New York Mets

The Mets owners said the 26-year-old fielder was a ‘generational talent’ after confirming the 15-year deal.

The Independent UK

Winter Meetings Notes: Kyle Tucker Is the Next Big Trade Candidate

The Astros’ star outfielder is a free agent next offseason, and his value just shot up in the wake of Juan Soto’s historic contract

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How Does Juan Soto's Record-Breaking 15-Year, $765M Contract Compare To Other Large Deals in American Sports

Soto's $765M contract is fully guaranteed, surpassing that of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's record of 95% guaranteed on his four-year, $240M deal

Latin Times

Analysis: After Juan Soto's megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon

For the second straight Major League Baseball offseason, a norm-shattering contract has been the talk of the winter, with Juan Soto agreeing with the New York Mets on a $765 million, 15-year deal that’s the richest in baseball history

The Independent UK

Roki Sasaki Nears Lifelong MLB Dream As Free Agency Sweepstakes Begin

The 23-year-old Japanese phenom pitcher left a nine-figure deal on the table by coming to the U.S. now, and has his sights set on stardom as all 30 teams line up to make their pitches.

Sports Illustrated

Dodgers Expect Ohtani To Hit In Japan Opener

Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for Japan opener with Shohei Ohtani's recovery in focus. Ohtani's potential impact on the upcoming season is eagerly anticipated.

Top News

The Art of Avoiding the Elephant in the Room

The Mets have yet to announce they’ve signed Juan Soto, so team officials delivered a master class on evading reporters’ questions at Monday’s winter meetings.

Sports Illustrated

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Addresses Possibility of Shohei Ohtani Pitching on Opening Day

Dave Roberts discussed the likelihood of Shohei Ohtani being ready to pitch by Opening Day of the 2025 MLB season.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Analyst A.J. Pierzynski Finds Odd Way to Question Mets' Signing of Juan Soto

Do you go out of your way to watch Juan Soto play baseball?

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The Independent UK

$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities

If Juan Soto replicates his 2024 performance throughout his $765 million, 15-year deal with the Mets, he'll make roughly $1.2 million for every home run he hits

Benzinga

Juan Soto's $765 Million Mets Contract Could Be Bad News For Warren Buffett

Juan Soto is set to make more than the combined salaries of Tom Brady, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant with his new $765 million deal.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | What to Know About Juan Soto’s Record-Setting Contract With the Mets

Including why his deal is worth way more than Shohei Ohtani’s.

Sports Illustrated

Juan Soto's Historic Contract Has Clause to Push Above $800 Million

On Sunday night, outfielder Juan Soto agreed to join the New York Mets on a historic contract.

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Sports Illustrated

Steve Cohen Was Never Going to Lose the Biggest Auction in Sports History

The New York Mets owner has enough money to get what he really wants, whether it’s a work of art or a generational baseball player. He was always going to win the bidding war for Juan Soto.

Top News

MLB Record Contracts: Soto, Ohtani, Trout, Betts, Judge, And More

Explore the top MLB contracts, including Juan Soto's record-breaking 5 million Mets deal and other notable player agreements in baseball history.

Sports Illustrated

With Juan Soto On Board, Mets Must Build a Powerhouse

The pressure is on the Mets to win big after spending decades operating as New York’s less flashy franchise, and they have plenty of roster holes to fill.

The Guardian - US

Ferocious, calm and deadly: why the Mets agreed to pay Juan Soto $765m

The outfielder has reportedly agreed the largest contract in sports history with the Mets. It is a deal that will change baseball and the balance of power in New York

Sports Illustrated

Hot Stove Takes: Juan Soto’s Record-Breaking Deal Isn’t Just About the Money

The Mets signed the four-time All-Star to a historic agreement that contains several interesting details—and serves notice that they’re no longer the Yankees’ harmless little brothers.

Sports Illustrated

Juan Soto’s Self-Confidence Pays Off With Record MLB Contract

The newly signed New York Met confused teammates and family members by turning down a $440 million offer from the Nationals two years ago. His new contract validates his decision.

The Independent UK

Juan Soto's $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here's who he passed

Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract Sunday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press

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