Tag: Juan Soto

The San Diego Padres have picked up superstar Juan Soto in a blockbuster trade with the Washington Nationals. (Image: Alex Brandon/AP)

San Diego Padres Acquire Juan Soto, Josh Bell from Washington Nationals

The San Diego Padres bolstered their chances of winning a World Series this year by picking up Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, according to multiple media reports. The Padres will also acquire first baseman Josh Bell in the deal. Nationals pick up prospect haul In exchange, San Diego is sending […]

Numerous teams could make runs at trading for Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto by the trade deadline next week. (Image: Scott Taetsch/Getty)

Juan Soto Trade Rumors: Top Five Destinations for the Nationals Superstar

While dozens of players will move at the upcoming trade deadline, there’s only one name at the center of the MLB trade rumor mill: Juan Soto. And while almost any team could benefit from the outfielder’s bat, not every franchise will be willing to pay the steep price in players […]

Juan Soto won the 2022 Home Run Derby on Monday, though his victory didn’t come without controversy. (Image: Sean M. Haffey/Getty)

Home Run Derby Inconsistencies Cause Controversy for Bettors, Sportsbooks

Washington Nationals star Juan Soto defeated Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez in the final of the 2022 Home Run Derby, finishing off a thrilling contest that entertained most fans while kicking off All-Star Game festivities in Los Angeles. But for those who bet on the competition, the results caused controversy […]

NY Yankees Aaron Judge connects on a home run against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. (Image: Ryan K. Murphy/USA Today Sports)

3 Tips for MLB All-Star Game DFS Strategy

The annual MLB All-Star Game always makes for interesting DFS strategy, given the uniqueness of the format. The large rosters and the uncertainty of playing time make for compelling discussions about who to slot into DFS showdown lineups with only six roster spots. Here are three points to consider as […]

Washington Nationals star Juan Soto says he is day-to-day after suffering a minor calf injury on Sunday. (Image: Jerome Miron/USA Today Sports)

MLB Injury Report: Juan Soto, Jacob deGrom, Xander Bogaerts Updates

Juan Soto left the Washington Nationals’ Sunday game against the Miami Marlins with calf tightness, but appears to have avoided major injury. The Nationals superstar told reporters that an MRI on his left calf showed no damage. Soto able to hit, not run, on Monday Soto was then able to […]

Nolan Arenado is enjoying some of the best offensive production of his career, and has emerged as a leading candidate for National League MVP. (Image: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty)

Nolan Arenado Slugs His Way into National League MVP Debate

The St. Louis Cardinals knew they were getting a perennial All-Star when they traded for Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies before the 2021 season. In 2022, Arenado isn’t meeting those expectations — he’s exceeding them. With seven home runs over his first 27 games, Arendado has put himself near […]

Shohei Ohtani is the favorite to win a second straight AL MVP award, though he faces stiff competition from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Mike Trout. (Image: Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports)

Preseason MVP Odds: Ohtani Looks to Repeat, Soto Favored in NL Race

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani easily won the AL MVP award last year after his unprecedented success at both the plate and on the mound. Oddsmakers say he’s the favorite to win yet again, but expect him to face serious competition, including from one of his own teammates. […]

Juan Soto will miss at least the next seven games for the Washington Nationals, as he went on the injured list with a strained left shoulder. (Image: Alex Brandon/AP)

Struggling Nationals Place MVP Favorite Juan Soto on 10-Day IL

The Washington Nationals moved outfielder Juan Soto to the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a strained left shoulder, the latest blow for a team already off to a slow start. The 22-year-old Soto will miss at least seven games with what Nationals manager Davey Martinez called a tight tricep. […]