Houston Chronicle

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. He's hardly the only superstar athlete earning outrageous sums for each of his accomplishments. Some NFL quarterbacks make more than $3 million per game. Stephen Curry could make roughly $161,000 per 3-pointer. This … [Read more...] about $1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities

Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs in March but is doubtful to pitch. Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that it's very unlikely that the two-way star will be on the mound pitching for the Dodgers in his home country. Ohtani had surgery last month on his left, non-throwing … [Read more...] about Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound

Juan Soto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with the New York Mets, the largest and longest deal in baseball history, has reverberated across the winter meetings. It stung the Yankees, who offered $760 million over 16 years to the All-Star outfielder. Soto’s deal sparked even greater expectations in a free agent market that includes pitchers Corbin Burnes and Max Fried, … [Read more...] about Soto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball

Houston's third baseman just became a leading option for a reviled opponent. … [Read more...] about Yankees reportedly pushing to secure Alex Bregman in free agency