Author: Michael

The New York Mets expected more hustle from star outfielder Juan Soto, whose questionable base-running effort recently raised concerns within the organization that signed him to a $765 million contract in the offseason.
And exactly how much more money does the MLB’s all-time highest-paid star need to pick up the pace?
In Monday’s game at Fenway Park, Soto misjudged a deep drive to left-center, expecting it to clear the Green Monster. When the ball fell short of a home run, he belatedly accelerated, settling for a long single despite a clear shot at second base.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates lucked into the first overall draft pick in 2023, winning the Paul Skenes sweepstakes. And after a short, dominant minor league career, Skenes has already become one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball. 
After a 1.96 ERA in his rookie season in 2024, Skenes has followed it with a 2.44 ERA thus far in 2025. He’s limited hard contact, limited walks, and is already on pace for a 5+ win season, per Fangraphs wins above replacement projections.
Oh, and he’s also just 22 years old and playing on an $875,000 salary.

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Steelers need to pay T.J. Watt — but one insider hinted that it isn’t as simple as many believe.
According to Ray Fittipaldo of Post-Gazette, who was recently asked during Tuesday’s Steelers chat if $120 million over three years was enough to keep Watt in the Steel City — this is what he had to say:
“It’s going to be about the guaranteed money. The Steelers likely have to surpass what Garrett got in guarantees for that deal to get done.

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When is Cody Rhodes going to return to WWE programming? The company has been under fire for listing him as a featured superstar on the last few editions of “SmackDown,” but the “American Nightmare” has been conspicuous by his absence.
As previously covered, Joe of WrestleVotes and Sportskeeda reported that Rhodes is still expected to be at “Money in the Bank” on June 7th. Whether that’s in a match or an impromptu appearance is still unknown, but as the PLE draws closer, Rhodes’s lack of presence continues to put his comeback in doubt.

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