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Is Juan Soto living up to his massive $765M contract with the New York Mets? In this episode of Big League Buzz, hosts Scott Gulbransen and Evan Groat dive into Soto's underwhelming 2025 season, exploring whether performance, pressure, or sky-high expectations are causing the slump. From his decreased bat speed to the intense New York media scrutiny, we break it all down. Plus, we discuss Soto's move from the Yankees, family influence on his decision, and if he'll hit .300 by the All-Star break. Don't miss this deep dive into one of baseball's biggest stories! - Subscribe for more MLB insights! - Visit us at sportsnaut.com for exclusive baseball coverage! - Check out Evan's interview with Andy McCullough on The Sportsnaut Interview podcast: https://youtu.be/VWyxKKzfylg Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro to Big League Buzz 1:02 - Juan Soto's Mets Struggles Begin 4:00 - Tony Gwynn vs. Elly De La Cruz: Crazy Strikeout Stat 7:00 - Soto's $765M Contract: Pressure or Performance? 12:01 - Yankee Fans Boo Soto: Emotional Impact 19:21 - Family Influence on Soto's Mets Decision 22:02 - New York Media Scrutiny: Is It Too Much? 26:58 - Will Soto Hit .300 by the All-Star Break? 29:50 - Evan's Upcoming Interview with Andy McCullough 33:00 - Outro & Memorial Day Baseball Preview
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