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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Juan Soto Makes Major Announcement Amid Absence From Mets' Lineup
On Wednesday night, the New York Mets will finish their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Mets have won both games so far and will look to complete the sweep. Furthermore, they have won six of their last eight games and will look to continue their hot streak. With a 28-15 record, the Mets sit atop the NL East standings and have a three-game lead over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets also have the best record in the NL and are tied with the Detroit Tigers for best record in the entire MLB. There is still a lot of baseball left, but New York is off to a terrific start to the season. Advertisement As they look to stay hot, the Mets will have to take on Pittsburgh without slugging outfielder Juan Soto. New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22)Brad Mills-Imagn Images The Mets announced their lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh, and notably, manager Carlos Mendoza is opting to sit Soto out. This will mark his first missed game of the season, assuming he does not pinch hit. Amid his first game out of the lineup, Soto made a big announcement. On Wednesday, the 26-year-old revealed he will play for Team Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Soto represented the Dominican Republic during the 2023 World Baseball Classic, when he was a member of the San Diego Padres. Despite a fantastic run, Soto and Team Dominican Republic suffered a knockout loss at the hands of Team Puerto Rico. However, he will have a shot at revenge next year. Advertisement Related: Brett Baty Had Words After Mets' Win Over Pirates Related: Paul Skenes Sends Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto Message After Pirates' Loss to Mets
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
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NEW ERA CAP DONATING $250 TO VETERANS FOR EVERY PAUL SKENES STRIKEOUT THIS SEASON
Reigning NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes signs on as New Era Cap ambassador, launching new veterans-focused charitable partnership BUFFALO, N.Y., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New Era Cap, LLC, the international sports and lifestyle brand and exclusive on-field headwear provider for Major League Baseball (MLB), has signed Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes as an ambassador for the 2025 MLB season. Through their new ambassador partnership, New Era and Skenes will launch a charitable initiative to support America's veterans. For every strikeout the Pirates phenom throws this season, New Era Cap will donate $250 to a veterans-focused charity of his choosing. ESPN is currently projecting Skenes to throw 195 strikeouts during the 2025 regular season — which would lead to New Era Cap donating $48,750 to veterans organizations. In addition to the end-of-season charitable contribution, New Era will provide Skenes' four military guests at every home game with New Era Pirates caps. "New Era Cap is joining Paul Skenes in standing up for veterans, donating $250 for every batter he sits down in 2025," said Tim Shanahan, Sr. Director, Licensed Products at New Era Cap. "Every strikeout delivers an impact — and with our new partnership, it will be even more meaningful this season. With 170 strikeouts in the 2024 season, and 53 already this year, we'll be rooting for Paul to continue his momentum on the mound and in service to our nation's veterans." "I'm honored to join New Era Cap's legacy as an MLB ambassador – and I'm especially excited our partnership will make a difference for veterans," said Paul Skenes. "New Era shares my commitment to honoring veterans and serving military families. This work is very close to my heart, so I'll do my best to keep the strikeouts coming." Paul Skenes has quickly established himself as one of the league's most electrifying young talents. In his rookie season last year, Skenes set an MLB record with more than seven strikeouts in nine of his first ten career outings, while breaking a nearly 100-year-old Pirates franchise record for strikeouts by a rookie. Skenes' dominant performance earned him National League Rookie of the Year honors, finished third in voting for the 2024 National League Cy Young Award, and recently has been selected to pitch for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. ABOUT NEW ERA CAP: Since 1920, New Era has been hand-crafting the finest headwear in the world. Today, with an expansive portfolio of global licenses, the addition of apparel and accessories lines, and 1,000+ worldwide retail store network, the brand is a market leader rooted in sports and an influencer of street and lifestyle culture around the world. The Company is headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., and its products are sold in more than 125 countries. For more information on New Era's global offices and partnerships, visit and social channels @neweracap. PRESS CONTACT:John MackowiakThe Martin Group for New Era Cap, LLC.518-618-1175 | jmackowiak@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE New Era Cap LLC
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mariners closer Andres Munoz will play for Team Mexico in World Baseball Classic
No relief pitcher in baseball has had a better season than Seattle Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz. The right-handed closer has been excellent for the American League West leaders, sporting a Major League Baseball-high 13 saves. He hasn't allowed a single earned run 19 innings of work and is striking out 12.3 batters per nine innings. Advertisement Not only have the Mariners, who entered Wednesday with a 1 1/2 game division lead over the Athletics, benefitted from Muñoz's performance, another team will soon reap the rewards. Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz celebrates after a game against the Miami Marlins in April Brashear-Imagn Images Muñoz confirmed Wednesday that he will participate with Team Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. A native of Los Mochis, Mexico, Muñoz did not participate in the 2023 edition of the tournament after undergoing ankle surgery at the end of the 2022 season. Mexico ultimately won Pool C, a pool that included eventual champion United States, before falling to Japan in the semifinals. The 2026 WBC is scheduled to take place from March 5-17 across four cities: Houston, San Juan, Tokyo and Miami. The tournament features four pools of five teams apiece, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the knockout round. Related: Brewers Hit with Yet Another Devastating Pitching Injury Related: Cleveland Guardians Lose Ace to Injured List
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Paul Skenes to represent Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic
Paul Skenes to represent Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic In an announcement made Tuesday on MLB Network, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes said he will play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. According to a report from the outlet, Skenes decided in April when talking with Team USA manager Mark DeRosa. The right-handed pitcher watched his country win the gold medal against Puerto Rico in 2017 and wanted to be a part of the team ever since. He also represented the country as part of the collegiate national team and played his first two years of college baseball at Air Force. Skenes represented the Pirates as the starter for the All-Star game last season before winning the National League Rookie of the Year. He remains one of the strongest arms in all of baseball and will show it off on the international stage next year. After leading LSU to the national championship, Skenes was drafted first overall by the Pirates in 2023. Through nine starts and 54.2 innings pitched in 2025, he boasts a 2.63 ERA and 53 strikeouts.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
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Pirates' Paul Skenes to join Team USA in World Baseball Classic
Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes will be joining Team USA to compete in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, it was announced Tuesday. The tournament is set to take place in March of 2026, with Team USA competing in Pool B in Houston along with Mexico, Italy, Great Britain and Brazil. Paul Skenes will take the mound for Team USA in the 2026 #WorldBaseballClassic 🔥 — MLB (@MLB) May 13, 2025 The 2023 No. 1 pick will be 23 years old by the time he takes the mound in the tournament, having posted a brilliant debut campaign where he won National League Rookie of the Year, while also being named one of three finalists for the NL's Cy Young Award. Through 54.2 innings pitched this season, Skenes has a 2.63 ERA with six quality starts. The WBC Championship will be played at loanDepot Park in Miami on March 17, 2026. Team USA will look to redeem itself following a second-place finish in the 2023 WBC, having lost to Team Japan 3-2 in the championship match where Shohei Ohtani walked away with the MVP award while representing his home country.
