<![CDATA[Juan Soto - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/player/juan-soto-NxTzrhe2HdUzjr6T/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngJuan Soto - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/player/juan-soto-NxTzrhe2HdUzjr6T/The Athletic Media CompanyWed, 03 Jul 2024 03:51:06 GMTWed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:05 GMT<![CDATA[How Juan Soto's relationship with Aaron Judge has been pivotal so far with the Yankees]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591811/2024/06/26/juan-soto-aaron-judge-yankees-new-york/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591811/2024/06/26/juan-soto-aaron-judge-yankees-new-york/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:05 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates his fifth inning home run against the New York Mets with teammate Aaron Judge #99 at Citi Field on June 25, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees get good Aaron Judge news, but is a beef brewing with Orioles?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574786/2024/06/19/yankees-win-aaron-judge-injured/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574786/2024/06/19/yankees-win-aaron-judge-injured/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:42:34 GMTBRONX, NY - JUNE 18: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees is looked at by the trainer after being hit in the hand by a pitch from Albert Suárez #49 of the Baltimore Orioles(not pictured) during the third inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 18, 2024 at Yankee Stadium Bronx, New York. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Where Yankees' Juan Soto stands after first game back from injury]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5555110/2024/06/11/yankees-juan-soto-first-game-back-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5555110/2024/06/11/yankees-juan-soto-first-game-back-injury/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:55 GMTKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 10: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees hits a single in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Four Yankees takeaways: Which areas should Brian Cashman focus on at the trade deadline?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552667/2024/06/10/new-york-yankees-trade-deadline-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552667/2024/06/10/new-york-yankees-trade-deadline-takeaways/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:09 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates his seventh inning three run home run against the Seattle Mariners with teammate Anthony Rizzo #48 at Yankee Stadium on May 21, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Aaron Judge disappointed by Yankees fans' chants for Juan Soto as Trent Grisham bats]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552892/2024/06/10/aaron-judge-trent-grisham-yankees-fans/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552892/2024/06/10/aaron-judge-trent-grisham-yankees-fans/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:57:46 GMTJun 9, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham (12) tosses his bat after hitting a three run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Yankees great Mariano Rivera wants Juan Soto in pinstripes for life: 'I hope so']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5551127/2024/06/09/yankees-mariano-rivera-juan-soto-pinstripes-for-life/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5551127/2024/06/09/yankees-mariano-rivera-juan-soto-pinstripes-for-life/Sun, 09 Jun 2024 09:00:21 GMTJun 8, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees former players Alex Rodriguez, left, and Mariano Rivera pose for a photo before the game between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Where Yankees' Juan Soto stands as injury becomes clearer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5549636/2024/06/08/yankees-juan-soto-injury-update-status/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5549636/2024/06/08/yankees-juan-soto-injury-update-status/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 04:40:17 GMTJun 7, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) watches from the top step of the dugout as third baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) bats during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Yankees' Juan Soto out of lineup vs. Dodgers but injury deemed to be 'day to day']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5549453/2024/06/07/juan-soto-yankees-injury-lineup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5549453/2024/06/07/juan-soto-yankees-injury-lineup/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:17:01 GMTNEW YORK, NY - JUNE 4: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on June 4, 2024, in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Are Aaron Judge and Juan Soto the best right-left hitting combo in baseball history? They are on pace for it]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547358/2024/06/07/juan-soto-aaron-judge-yankees-right-left/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547358/2024/06/07/juan-soto-aaron-judge-yankees-right-left/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:15:46 GMTPHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 03: New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) celebrates his two-run home with New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) during the fourth inning of a MLB game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees on April 3, 2024, at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. (Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees' Juan Soto leaves game with forearm discomfort: 'Everyone is a little concerned']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547854/2024/06/07/yankees-juan-soto-leaves-game-forearm-discomfort/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547854/2024/06/07/yankees-juan-soto-leaves-game-forearm-discomfort/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:05:13 GMTJun 5, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[As a kid, Yankees star Juan Soto never got tired of hitting. He still hasn't]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541839/2024/06/06/juan-soto-yankees-hitting-approach/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541839/2024/06/06/juan-soto-yankees-hitting-approach/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:40 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees hits a sacrifice fly scoring DJ LeMahieu #26 in the top of the third inning at Oracle Park on June 01, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Three Yankees takeaways: Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and All-Star Game possibilities]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5535928/2024/06/03/possible-yankees-all-stars-aaron-judge-juan-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5535928/2024/06/03/possible-yankees-all-stars-aaron-judge-juan-soto/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:22:44 GMTJun 2, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (right) celebrates with center fielder Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Scott Boras on 'centurion' Juan Soto's future: 'The only cost is what it costs to build the monument']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5525407/2024/05/28/scott-boras-juan-soto-future/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5525407/2024/05/28/scott-boras-juan-soto-future/Wed, 29 May 2024 01:43:01 GMTMay 26, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a rbi double in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[As Juan Soto returns to Petco Park, the Padres are still searching for answers at home]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518864/2024/05/25/juan-soto-returns/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518864/2024/05/25/juan-soto-returns/Sat, 25 May 2024 06:58:08 GMTMay 24, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) flips his bat after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Hal Steinbrenner says Yankees' payroll is 'not sustainable.' What it means for Juan Soto pursuit]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515217/2024/05/24/hal-steinbrenner-juan-soto-yankees-payroll/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515217/2024/05/24/hal-steinbrenner-juan-soto-yankees-payroll/Fri, 24 May 2024 09:01:31 GMTMay 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) and designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) celebrate the win after the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[How Yankees' Juan Soto has improved his biggest flaw]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508379/2024/05/21/yankees-juan-soto-improved-defense/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508379/2024/05/21/yankees-juan-soto-improved-defense/Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:31 GMTCLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 14: Right fielder Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees catches a fly ball hit by Brayan Rocchio #4 of the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning at Progressive Field on April 14, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees' Juan Soto displays 'unbelievable' skill in sudden power surge]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5503498/2024/05/18/yankees-juan-soto-two-home-runs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5503498/2024/05/18/yankees-juan-soto-two-home-runs/Sat, 18 May 2024 22:25:48 GMTMay 18, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) flips his bat after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Juan Soto has transformed Yankees' offense: 'Literally every pitch is theater']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5480860/2024/05/09/juan-soto-yankees-offense/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5480860/2024/05/09/juan-soto-yankees-offense/Thu, 09 May 2024 04:39:20 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 08: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on May 08, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Four Yankees takeaways: Aaron Judge finally breaking out? Anthony Volpe's leadoff struggles]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5473044/2024/05/06/aaron-judge-break-out-anthony-volpe-leadoff-struggles/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5473044/2024/05/06/aaron-judge-break-out-anthony-volpe-leadoff-struggles/Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:13 GMTMay 5, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) celebrates with teammates after his solo home run during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[What we've learned from Juan Soto's first month with the Yankees: 3 takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456248/2024/04/29/juan-soto-yankees-first-month/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456248/2024/04/29/juan-soto-yankees-first-month/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:28 GMTMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 28: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees swings at a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on April 28, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees' Brian Cashman on DJ LeMahieu, Juan Soto, Aaron Judge and lack of depth]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5442633/2024/04/24/yankees-brian-cashman-juan-soto-dj-lemahieu-aaron-judge/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5442633/2024/04/24/yankees-brian-cashman-juan-soto-dj-lemahieu-aaron-judge/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:58:43 GMTApr 22, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) takes infield practice before a game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[How Juan Soto went from 'really bad swings' to already hearing MVP chants in April]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430744/2024/04/19/yankees-juan-soto-mvp-chants/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430744/2024/04/19/yankees-juan-soto-mvp-chants/Sat, 20 Apr 2024 03:58:29 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 19: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a 3-run home run in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on April 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Amid Yankees' hot start, here are 4 questions about Juan Soto, Gleyber Torres and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424710/2024/04/18/yankees-questions-juan-soto-gleyber-torres/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424710/2024/04/18/yankees-questions-juan-soto-gleyber-torres/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:01:37 GMTApr 17, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates hitting a double against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Yankees takeaways: 4 reasons for optimism, concern after Guardians series win]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415132/2024/04/15/yankees-takeaways-anthony-volpe-juan-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415132/2024/04/15/yankees-takeaways-anthony-volpe-juan-soto/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:08:15 GMTCLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 14: New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) doubles to drive in the tying run during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians on April 14, 2024, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[Yankees learnings after 10 games: Soto bonds with teammates, Volpe a 'core leader']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398139/2024/04/08/yankees-observations-juan-soto-anthony-volpe/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398139/2024/04/08/yankees-observations-juan-soto-anthony-volpe/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:55 GMTApr 6, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) and right fielder Juan Soto (22) celebrate after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Juan Soto's Bronx debut followed an earthquake but provided no aftershocks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5394738/2024/04/05/juan-soto-yankees-home-opener-earthquake/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5394738/2024/04/05/juan-soto-yankees-home-opener-earthquake/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:22:52 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the eighth inning of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays during the home opener at Yankee Stadium on April 05, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees great Paul O'Neill on how Juan Soto will handle Bronx pressure]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5389623/2024/04/05/yankees-paul-oneill-juan-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5389623/2024/04/05/yankees-paul-oneill-juan-soto/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:00:44 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 31: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees walks in the dugout before the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 31, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)<![CDATA[With the Yankees, Juan Soto's historic bet on himself is about to pay off]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5383787/2024/04/03/juan-soto-yankees-padres-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5383787/2024/04/03/juan-soto-yankees-padres-contract/Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:00:12 GMT<![CDATA[How Yankees’ Juan Soto took steps to improve his outfield defense]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5382436/2024/04/01/yankees-juan-soto-outfield-defense/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5382436/2024/04/01/yankees-juan-soto-outfield-defense/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:44 GMTHOUSTON, TX - MARCH 28: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees warms-up in the outfield during the game between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Michael Starghill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees takeaways: 'We're dawgs out there,' Juan Soto amazes and interesting lineup decisions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381374/2024/03/31/yankees-juan-soto-opening-series-lineup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381374/2024/03/31/yankees-juan-soto-opening-series-lineup/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:21:26 GMTMar 28, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts towards the Houston Astros dugout during the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Yankees hope Juan Soto can help erase years of Astros dread]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5380463/2024/03/31/yankees-astros-juan-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5380463/2024/03/31/yankees-astros-juan-soto/Sun, 31 Mar 2024 05:11:20 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 30: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates with third base coach Luis Rojas #67 of the New York Yankees after a solo home run in the seventh inning ah at Minute Maid Park on March 30, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Yankees' Juan Soto helped inspire a change in Oswaldo Cabrera]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5378857/2024/03/30/yankees-juan-soto-oswaldo-cabrera/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5378857/2024/03/30/yankees-juan-soto-oswaldo-cabrera/Sat, 30 Mar 2024 06:19:02 GMTMar 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera (95) runs to first base on a double during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA['That was a Yankee classic': Juan Soto saves the day in electrifying debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376561/2024/03/28/juan-soto-new-york-yankees-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376561/2024/03/28/juan-soto-new-york-yankees-debut/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 02:09:36 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates after the Opening Day game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Juan Soto's first official Yankee move was to visit team's Dominican Academy]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355527/2024/03/25/juan-soto-yankees-dominican-academy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355527/2024/03/25/juan-soto-yankees-dominican-academy/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:31 GMTTAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees looks on during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 19, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Yankees rivals fear seeing Juan Soto in pinstripes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5334989/2024/03/13/juan-soto-yankees-rivals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5334989/2024/03/13/juan-soto-yankees-rivals/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:30:14 GMTTAMPA, FL - MARCH 06: New York Yankees Outfielder Juan Soto (22) at bat during the spring training game between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees on MARCH 06, 2024 at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Juan Soto Q&A: The Yankees star on his trade to New York, contract outlook and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301000/2024/02/28/juan-soto-yankees-interview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301000/2024/02/28/juan-soto-yankees-interview/Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:10 GMTTAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees smiles during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner hopes Juan Soto isn't one-and-done with team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5293620/2024/02/22/yankees-hal-steinbrenner-juan-soto-comments/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5293620/2024/02/22/yankees-hal-steinbrenner-juan-soto-comments/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:31:33 GMTTAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Juan Soto #22 talks with Aaron Judge #99 and Alex Verdugo #24 of the New York Yankees during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 21, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Juan Soto's first day at Yankees camp: 3 observations, including a lofty comparison]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286416/2024/02/20/yankees-juan-soto-extension-barry-bonds/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286416/2024/02/20/yankees-juan-soto-extension-barry-bonds/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:55 GMTFeb 19, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Juan Soto (22) gives a press conference during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Eno Sarris' mailbag: Red Sox nihilism, Juan Soto in New York, Reds' arms and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209431/2024/01/19/eno-sarris-mailbag-red-sox-juan-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209431/2024/01/19/eno-sarris-mailbag-red-sox-juan-soto/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:00:38 GMTMay 26, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Juan Soto (22) follows through on a two run home run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Yankees, Juan Soto avoid arbitration with record-breaking deal: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5197266/2024/01/11/yankees-juan-soto-arbitration-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5197266/2024/01/11/yankees-juan-soto-arbitration-contract/Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:38:48 GMTBRONX, NEW YORK - MAY 28: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 28, 2023 in Bronx, New York. The Yankees defeated the Padres 10-7. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees notes: Jasson Domínguez health update, Juan Soto's impact, prospect depth]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5156260/2023/12/23/yankees-jasson-dominguez-update-juan-soto-impact/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5156260/2023/12/23/yankees-jasson-dominguez-update-juan-soto-impact/Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:00:50 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Jasson Dominguez #89 of the New York Yankees in action against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on September 9, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Brewers defeated the Yankees 9-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees' Juan Soto says winning is most important as questions already swirl about future]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5132541/2023/12/12/yankees-juan-soto-introduction-winning-future/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5132541/2023/12/12/yankees-juan-soto-introduction-winning-future/Tue, 12 Dec 2023 23:43:26 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a grand slam against the Oakland Athletics in the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 17, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Juan Soto by the numbers: What Yankees are (and aren't) getting plus a bold 2024 prediction]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5120987/2023/12/08/juan-soto-stats-yankees-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5120987/2023/12/08/juan-soto-stats-yankees-2024/Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:01:12 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres reacts to a walk during the fourth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at PETCO Park on September 06, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees finally get Juan Soto. Their next goal? Convince him to stay forever]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5121425/2023/12/08/yankees-juan-soto-extension/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5121425/2023/12/08/yankees-juan-soto-extension/Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:00:20 GMTBRONX, NEW YORK - MAY 26: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres hits a home run in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 26, 2023 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Inside Yankees' pursuit of Juan Soto: How trade-deadline talks formed deal's foundation]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5120871/2023/12/07/yankees-juan-soto-padres-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5120871/2023/12/07/yankees-juan-soto-padres-trade/Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:36:53 GMTAug 4, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Juan Soto (22) looks on during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[By trading Juan Soto, Padres' A.J. Preller freed up significant money. What’s next?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5119778/2023/12/07/juan-soto-trade-padres-next-moves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5119778/2023/12/07/juan-soto-trade-padres-next-moves/Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:38:29 GMTJul 4, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) reacts after giving up a home run in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[What's next for Yankees after Juan Soto trade? Yoshinobu Yamamoto, trade options remain]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5119360/2023/12/07/yankees-juan-soto-trade-yamamoto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5119360/2023/12/07/yankees-juan-soto-trade-yamamoto/Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:00:13 GMTDETROIT, MI - JULY 21: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres during a third inning at-bat against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 21, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Juan Soto is a Yankee. What might his next contract look like?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5117611/2023/12/07/yankees-juan-soto-next-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5117611/2023/12/07/yankees-juan-soto-next-contract/Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:00:08 GMTJun 7, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Juan Soto (22) gestures after hitting a two-RBI single against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[With Juan Soto trade, Yankees operating like the Evil Empire again]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5119312/2023/12/07/juan-soto-yankees-evil-empire/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5119312/2023/12/07/juan-soto-yankees-evil-empire/Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:22:36 GMTNEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 05: A general view between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins on October 5, 2019 in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Yankees' Juan Soto trade means a risky move back to center for Aaron Judge]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5119276/2023/12/07/yankees-aaron-judge-juan-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5119276/2023/12/07/yankees-aaron-judge-juan-soto/Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:13:16 GMTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 17: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees runs in from the outfield during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 17, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees trade for Juan Soto in blockbuster deal: What it means for New York]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5117389/2023/12/06/yankees-juan-soto-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5117389/2023/12/06/yankees-juan-soto-trade/Thu, 07 Dec 2023 04:01:09 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres connects for a two-run homerun during the first inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PETCO Park on April 03, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres trade Juan Soto to Yankees: How he bolsters New York’s lineup, why San Diego moved on]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5117463/2023/12/06/juan-soto-trade-yankees-padres-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5117463/2023/12/06/juan-soto-trade-yankees-padres-2/Thu, 07 Dec 2023 03:56:50 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated by Garrett Cooper #24 after he hit his second home run of the game against the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning at Oracle Park on September 26, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Could Juan Soto still fit with Yankees after Alex Verdugo trade?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5115993/2023/12/05/juan-soto-yankees-alex-verdugo-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5115993/2023/12/05/juan-soto-yankees-alex-verdugo-trade/Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:52:57 GMTBOSTON, MA - AUGUST 26: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 26, 2023 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)<![CDATA[As Yankees-Padres trade talks stall, ex-manager says Juan Soto would excel in NYC]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5112748/2023/12/05/yankees-padres-trade-juan-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5112748/2023/12/05/yankees-padres-trade-juan-soto/Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:00:52 GMTWASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 01: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Manager Dave Martinez #4 after the Nationals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Wild Card game at Nationals Park on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Why the Yankees and Padres both need a Juan Soto trade to happen]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5113059/2023/12/04/juan-soto-yankees-padres-rosenthal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5113059/2023/12/04/juan-soto-yankees-padres-rosenthal/Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:47:06 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on May 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres likely need to decide on Juan Soto before making significant moves]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5112809/2023/12/04/padres-juan-soto-decision-preller/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5112809/2023/12/04/padres-juan-soto-decision-preller/Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:59:16 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 30: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres hits an RBI double in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 30, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees-Padres Juan Soto trade: What's the holdup? Where does it go from here?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5108769/2023/12/03/yankees-padres-juan-soto-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5108769/2023/12/03/yankees-padres-juan-soto-trade/Sun, 03 Dec 2023 23:11:27 GMTPEORIA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 24: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres reacts during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners in a spring training game at Peoria Stadium on February 24, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[As Padres near Winter Meetings, clock is ticking for Juan Soto decision, A.J. Preller]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5106021/2023/12/02/padres-juan-soto-aj-preller/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5106021/2023/12/02/padres-juan-soto-aj-preller/Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:00:13 GMTSan Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto, left, smiles as he sits alongside Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, during a news conference at Petco Park Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in San Diego. Soto, the generational superstar whose trade-deadline acquisition instantly made the Padres a strong playoff contender, was introduced at a news conference Wednesday along with fellow newcomer Josh Bell. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)<![CDATA[Juan Soto has likely played his final game for the Padres. The reasons are many]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5097585/2023/11/30/padres-juan-soto-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5097585/2023/11/30/padres-juan-soto-trade/Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:02:31 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated by Garrett Cooper #24 after he hit his second home run of the game against the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning at Oracle Park on September 26, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees, Padres talk Juan Soto as Cody Bellinger stays on New York's radar]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5100401/2023/11/29/yankees-padres-juan-soto-cody-bellinger/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5100401/2023/11/29/yankees-padres-juan-soto-cody-bellinger/Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:09:19 GMTSAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 23: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres warms up in left field before the game against the Miami Marlins on August 23, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: What's behind the trade talks with Juan Soto, Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5095044/2023/11/28/mlb-trade-rumors-juan-soto-padres-blue-jays/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5095044/2023/11/28/mlb-trade-rumors-juan-soto-padres-blue-jays/Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:21 GMT<![CDATA[Rangers trade proposals: We weigh in on three of yours and offer two of our own]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5077499/2023/11/22/rangers-trade-proposals-free-agency/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5077499/2023/11/22/rangers-trade-proposals-free-agency/Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:00:55 GMTAug 16, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (27) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Yankees trade scenarios: Would this package land Padres' Juan Soto?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5079471/2023/11/22/yankees-trade-padres-juan-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5079471/2023/11/22/yankees-trade-padres-juan-soto/Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:55:33 GMTSAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 02: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park on September 2, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)<![CDATA[While Padres near managerial hire, a Juan Soto offseason saga might just be starting]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5046635/2023/11/08/padres-juan-soto-plans/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5046635/2023/11/08/padres-juan-soto-plans/Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:28:20 GMTSan Diego Padres&#039; Juan Soto after hitting a two-run home run during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)<![CDATA[Juan Soto should be Yankees' No. 1 offseason target if he's available in a trade]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5005812/2023/10/28/juan-soto-trade-to-yankees/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5005812/2023/10/28/juan-soto-trade-to-yankees/Sat, 28 Oct 2023 11:00:31 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: San Diego Padres left fielder Juan Soto (22) looks on during the MLB game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 13, 2023 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Could the Padres trade Juan Soto? 5 teams to watch if they try to move him this offseason]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4967781/2023/10/17/juan-soto-trade-scenarios-packages-padres/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4967781/2023/10/17/juan-soto-trade-scenarios-packages-padres/Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:10:09 GMTSAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 7: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after a single in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners on June 7, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Padres' disastrous season reveals shaky foundation and 'institutional failure']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4874799/2023/09/19/san-diego-padres-disaster-season-preller/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4874799/2023/09/19/san-diego-padres-disaster-season-preller/Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:00:00 GMT<![CDATA[Should the Padres trade Juan Soto this offseason if they don't extend him?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4830152/2023/09/03/padres-juan-soto-trade-offseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4830152/2023/09/03/padres-juan-soto-trade-offseason/Mon, 04 Sep 2023 02:05:11 GMTSAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated in the dugout by teammates after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on September 3, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres’ Big Four hitters have slumped at the worst possible time, with little time left]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4804769/2023/08/25/padres-tatis-soto-machado-bogaerts-slump/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4804769/2023/08/25/padres-tatis-soto-machado-bogaerts-slump/Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:00:59 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 17: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres walks to the dugout after striking out during the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PETCO Park on August 17, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Juan Soto, Padres show they have not given up — at least for another night]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4769621/2023/08/12/juan-soto-padres-diamondbacks/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4769621/2023/08/12/juan-soto-padres-diamondbacks/Sat, 12 Aug 2023 07:50:22 GMTPHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 11: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres gestures to his dugout after hitting an RBI triple against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Chase Field on August 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres buy at trade deadline while seeking to strike a certain balance]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4740554/2023/08/02/padres-buy-trade-deadline/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4740554/2023/08/02/padres-buy-trade-deadline/Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:29:40 GMTAug 1, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates in the dugout on a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres open the second half with more bad than good: ‘This was a miserable day’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4692128/2023/07/16/padres-doubleheader-loss-phillies/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4692128/2023/07/16/padres-doubleheader-loss-phillies/Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:19:46 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 15: Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres walks in from the outfield against the Philadelphia Phillies during Game 1 of a split double header at Citizens Bank Park on July 15, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Manny Machado looks like he’s back. As the first half ends, what about the Padres?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4677537/2023/07/09/manny-machado-back-what-about-padres/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4677537/2023/07/09/manny-machado-back-what-about-padres/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:37:52 GMTJul 9, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) gestures toward the Padres dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the fifth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[All eyes on Padres at trade deadline: Jim Bowden on their options and Juan Soto's future]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4672688/2023/07/07/padres-trade-deadline-juan-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4672688/2023/07/07/padres-trade-deadline-juan-soto/Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:03:13 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 01: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres looks on from the dugout in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 01, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why would Shohei Ohtani want to sign with the Padres?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4664775/2023/07/04/would-shohei-ohtani-sign-with-padres/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4664775/2023/07/04/would-shohei-ohtani-sign-with-padres/Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:24:33 GMTJul 3, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts during an at-bat in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres reach new low in series loss to Nationals: ‘There’s not a lot of tomorrows left’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4636283/2023/06/25/padres-new-low-series-loss-nationals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4636283/2023/06/25/padres-new-low-series-loss-nationals/Mon, 26 Jun 2023 03:22:26 GMTJun 25, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) reacts after striking out to end the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres’ ‘Big 4’ fuel a win amid what feels like the start of some momentum]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4611071/2023/06/15/padres-big-four-win/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4611071/2023/06/15/padres-big-four-win/Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:23:02 GMTSAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 14: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres hits a home run in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians on the field before the game on June 14, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Aldridge: After the Juan Soto trade, the Nationals' rebuild is slow and (far from) steady]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4546475/2023/05/24/nationals-juan-soto-trade-rebuild/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4546475/2023/05/24/nationals-juan-soto-trade-rebuild/Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:20 GMTSan Diego Padres&#039; Juan Soto acknowledges the crowd and waves next to Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) during the first inning of a baseball game in Washington, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)<![CDATA[Bob Melvin’s frustration, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s style: Padres mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4508754/2023/05/12/padres-mailbag-bob-melvin-fernando-tatis-jr/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4508754/2023/05/12/padres-mailbag-bob-melvin-fernando-tatis-jr/Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:59 GMTMay 11, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis (23) runs the bases on his solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres mailbag: Austin Nola’s struggles, Juan Soto concerns, Ha-Seong Kim’s value]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4504608/2023/05/10/padres-austin-nola-juan-soto-ha-seong-kim/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4504608/2023/05/10/padres-austin-nola-juan-soto-ha-seong-kim/Wed, 10 May 2023 12:43:41 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 09: Ha-Seong Kim #7 of the San Diego Padres looks on after scoring a run on a sacrifice bunt by teammate Austin Nola #26 against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field on May 9, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Padres defeated the Twins 6-1. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What we've learned in first 30 games of MLB season, from pitch clock to Rays to A's]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4482886/2023/05/03/mlb-season-early-2023-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4482886/2023/05/03/mlb-season-early-2023-takeaways/Wed, 03 May 2023 09:02:12 GMT<![CDATA[Juan Soto is struggling. Is it time to panic? Plus, Twins triumph vs. Yankees]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4453885/2023/04/26/juan-soto-padres-panic-twins-yankees/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4453885/2023/04/26/juan-soto-padres-panic-twins-yankees/Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:22:32 GMTApr 20, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto reacts after being called out on strikes in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[The 3 stats that tell us what could be wrong with Juan Soto this season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4446036/2023/04/26/what-is-wrong-with-juan-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4446036/2023/04/26/what-is-wrong-with-juan-soto/Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:38:44 GMTPHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 23: San Diego Padres left fielder Juan Soto bats during the game between the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks on April 23, 2023, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Wilfred Perez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: How Juan Soto might be impacted by Fernando Tatis Jr.'s return to Padres]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4419066/2023/04/16/padres-juan-soto-fernando-tatis-lineup-impact/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4419066/2023/04/16/padres-juan-soto-fernando-tatis-lineup-impact/Mon, 17 Apr 2023 02:51:55 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres connects for a two-run homerun during the first inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PETCO Park on April 03, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Juan Soto is right on time in Padres’ win over Braves after uncomfortable start]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4393894/2023/04/09/juan-soto-padres-win-braves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4393894/2023/04/09/juan-soto-padres-win-braves/Sun, 09 Apr 2023 05:53:48 GMTATLANTA, GA - APRIL 08: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres hits a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of the game at Truist Park on April 8, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres noteworthy numbers and trends from their opening homestand]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4379044/2023/04/06/padres-trends-opening-homestand/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4379044/2023/04/06/padres-trends-opening-homestand/Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:28 GMTApr 3, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Ryan Weathers (40) throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres’ Jake Cronenworth proved his worth on way to 7-year, $80 million extension]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4369958/2023/04/02/jake-cronenworth-padres-extension/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4369958/2023/04/02/jake-cronenworth-padres-extension/Sun, 02 Apr 2023 05:50:40 GMTSan Diego Padres&#039; Juan Soto, left, celebrates with Jake Cronenworth after they scored on Matt Carpenter&#039;s double against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, April 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)<![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani to Dodgers? Juan Soto extended? Bowden's 23 predictions for 2023 MLB season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4348192/2023/03/27/mlb-predictions-2023-season-ohtani-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4348192/2023/03/27/mlb-predictions-2023-season-ohtani-soto/Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:23 GMTANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 02: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on October 02, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres observations: Joe Musgrove's latest test, Yu Darvish's availability, plus Juan Soto and Austin Nola]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4325812/2023/03/22/padres-joe-musgrove-austin-nola-juan-soto-yu-darvish/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4325812/2023/03/22/padres-joe-musgrove-austin-nola-juan-soto-yu-darvish/Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:40:14 GMTMar 21, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan pitcher Yu Darvish (11) delivers a pitch during the eighth inning against the USA at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres' Juan Soto, Austin Nola exit games with injuries: How their absences may impact San Diego]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4326618/2023/03/20/padres-juan-soto-austin-nola-injuries/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4326618/2023/03/20/padres-juan-soto-austin-nola-injuries/Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:08:36 GMTFeb 24, 2023; Peoria, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after hitting a single against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres provide a glimpse of their full-strength offense: 'It will be fun to see']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4321842/2023/03/18/padres-lineup-fernando-tatis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4321842/2023/03/18/padres-lineup-fernando-tatis/Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:32:16 GMTMar 17, 2023; Peoria, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) reacts after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres mailbag: Is a Juan Soto extension next? What about Josh Hader and Bob Melvin?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4276554/2023/03/06/juan-soto-extension-padres/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4276554/2023/03/06/juan-soto-extension-padres/Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:45:35 GMTPEORIA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 24: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres reacts during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners in a spring training game at Peoria Stadium on February 24, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres notes: Drew Pomeranz's progress, Juan Soto's shift thoughts, Ha-Seong Kim's tweaks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4256295/2023/02/27/padres-drew-pomeranz-juan-soto-defensive-shift/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4256295/2023/02/27/padres-drew-pomeranz-juan-soto-defensive-shift/Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:58:45 GMTFeb 17, 2023; Glendale, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (15) looks on during a Spring Training workout at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Rosenthal: What will the Dominican Republic WBC lineup look like? 'One to nine is an MVP candidate']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4255281/2023/02/27/world-baseball-classic-dominican-republic-lineup-projection/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4255281/2023/02/27/world-baseball-classic-dominican-republic-lineup-projection/Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:41 GMTPEORIA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 24: Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners and Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres greet one another during the first inning in a spring training game at Peoria Stadium on February 24, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres add clarity: Michael Wacha agrees to terms, Juan Soto moves to left field]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4199827/2023/02/14/padres-michael-wacha-juan-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4199827/2023/02/14/padres-michael-wacha-juan-soto/Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:57:37 GMTSep 27, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Guardians signing free-agent 1B/DH Josh Bell to 2-year deal: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976325/2022/12/06/josh-bell-guardians-contract-free-agency/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976325/2022/12/06/josh-bell-guardians-contract-free-agency/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:02:05 GMTOct 21, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Josh Bell (24) flips the ball to first for an out in the sixth inning during game three of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[What we’re hearing about the Padres’ offseason: Nick Martinez, Fernando Tatis Jr. and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3795443/2022/11/10/padres-offseason-nick-martinez-fernando-tatis-jr/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3795443/2022/11/10/padres-offseason-nick-martinez-fernando-tatis-jr/Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:04:20 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Nick Martinez #21 of the San Diego Padres reacts with teammates in the dugout after the final out in the top of the seventh inning in game two of the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at PETCO Park on October 19, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres notes: Fernando Tatis Jr.’s position, Juan Soto extension talk, contract options]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3730928/2022/10/25/padres-notes-tatis-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3730928/2022/10/25/padres-notes-tatis-soto/Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:38:01 GMTMay 29, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) laughs in the dugout before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Manny Machado's star has never been brighter as he reshapes his legacy]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3719840/2022/10/22/padres-manny-machado-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3719840/2022/10/22/padres-manny-machado-playoffs/Sun, 23 Oct 2022 01:57:06 GMTOct 22, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) reacts after hitting a home run in the first inning during game four of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park.Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Built for October: How Juan Soto's father set the foundation for his big playoff moments]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3717468/2022/10/21/juan-soto-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3717468/2022/10/21/juan-soto-playoffs/Fri, 21 Oct 2022 20:54:17 GMTOct 19, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto (22) advances in the fifth inn against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the NLCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Juan Soto meets the moment — and massive expectations — as Padres even NLCS]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3712056/2022/10/20/padres-juan-soto-nlcs-game2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3712056/2022/10/20/padres-juan-soto-nlcs-game2/Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:54:55 GMTOct 19, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a RBI-double in the fifth inn against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the NLCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres rally past Phillies with 5-run fifth inning in Game 2 to even NLCS]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3711353/2022/10/19/padres-phillies-nlcs-game-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3711353/2022/10/19/padres-phillies-nlcs-game-2/Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:47:03 GMTOct 19, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Brandon Drury (17) celebrates singling in two runs in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the NLCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres show renewed energy, win three after Bob Melvin's tongue lashing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3604714/2022/09/19/padres-show-renewed-energy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3604714/2022/09/19/padres-show-renewed-energy/Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:14:10 GMTSan Diego Padres&#039; Manny Machado, right, connects for a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks as Diamondbacks catcher Cooper Hummel, left, looks on during the first inning of a baseball game in Phoenix, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)<![CDATA[Padres' Juan Soto still searching for his power trip]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3572268/2022/09/07/padres-juan-soto-power/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3572268/2022/09/07/padres-juan-soto-power/Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:44:58 GMTSan Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Brandon Sloter)<![CDATA[Juan Soto rejects $440 million offer; Nationals will entertain trade proposals: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3427987/2022/07/16/juan-soto-nationals-contract-offer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3427987/2022/07/16/juan-soto-nationals-contract-offer/Sat, 16 Jul 2022 16:16:12 GMTWEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 20: Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto (22) bats during spring training action against the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)