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Juan Soto

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

juan soto

Dominican Baseball Player Juan Soto Signs the World's Most Expensive Sports Contract

Soto made history both in and outside of baseball with more expensive contract than soccer stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

bad bunny award

Bad Bunny's Sports Agency To Pay Four Million Dollars After Losing Lawsuit with MLB

The Puerto Rican artist's agency, RIMAS Sports, has been accused of bribing baseball players with gifts to lure them to the agency.

fernando valenzuela pitch

How Fernando Valenzuela Healed the Wounds of the Displaced Mexican-American Community in Los Angeles

The arrival of Fernando Valenzuela to Major League Baseball in 1981 marked the beginning of a cultural phenomenon known as 'Fernandomania,' which transformed not only baseball but also the Mexican-American community in Los Angeles. Today, his legacy endures with the retirement of his number 34 by the Dodgers and the continued presence of his influence on new generations.

Teen claims man ripped historic 50/50 ball from his hands

Florida Teen Claims Man Wrestled Shohei Ohtani's 50th Homerun Ball Out of His Hands, Sues to Stop $500K Auction

Teen celebrating his birthday at the game says he caught the Shohei Ohtani 50th home run ball about to be put on auction by the man who allegedly stole it.

Francisco Álvarez, New York Mets

New York Mets catcher Francisco Álvarez: "I want to win a World Series title" - Interview

The 22-year-old has 30 career home runs as a catcher, the third-youngest to reach that mark in MLB history.

Pablo López, Minnesota Twins

MLB's Latino of the night: Pablo López has monster game in win over Athletics

The right-handed pitcher is now the fourth different player with multiple 14-strikeout games in Twins' franchise history

Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres

MLB's Latino of the night: Fernando Tatis Jr. contributes with four hits as Padres walk it off against Brewers

Fernando Tatis Jr. has two four-hit games this season and both of them have come in the month of June

Freddy Peralta, Milwaukee Brewers

MLB's Latino of the night: Freddy Peralta's right arm keeps Angels at bay

It was just the second time this season that Peralta had a start of 6+ innings without allowing a single run

Francisco Lindor, New York Mets

MLB Latino of the night: Francisco Lindor goes 4-for-4 as Mets run amok in visit to the Rangers

The Mets now sit only one game away from a Wild Card spot in the National League

Anthony Santander, Baltimore Orioles

MLB Latino of the weekend: Anthony Santander's bat heats up as Orioles take series over the Phillies

Santander has eight home runs in the month of June, the most by any player in the Majors during that span

Reynaldo López, Atlanta Braves

MLB's Latino of the night: Reynaldo López throws six scoreless innings in Braves win over Orioles

Reynaldo López leads the MLB this season with an ERA of 1.69 through 12 starts

Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins

MLB Latino of the night: Carlos Correa has a career night as Twins dismantle Rockies 17-9

The Twins connected a season-high 24 hits against the Rockies

Ronel Blanco, Houston Astros

MLB Latino of the night: Ronel Blanco's throws six strong innings to snap Houston's losing streak

The Dominican allowed just one run after a two-game slump where he allowed scores

Teoscar Hernández, Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB Latino of the weekend: Teoscar Hernández raises to the occasion as Dodgers take series against Yankees

Teoscar Hernández has as many RBI in his last four games (10) than he had in the 23 games prior to his hot streak

Teoscar Hernández, Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB Latino of the night: Teoscar Hernández snaps 10-game streak without a homer in win against Pirates

The Dodgers' 11 runs were the most they scored since a 12-2 win over the Blue Jays in April 26.