The Beat the Shift Podcast episode featuring Gary Sheffield Jr. discusses the Mets and Yankees, focusing on topics like Juan Soto’s signing, potential corner players for both teams in 2025, and the Mets’ contract negotiations with Pete Alonso. Other points of discussion include the comparison of New York bullpens, offseason signings for the Yankees, Marcus Stroman’s role on the team, and the Mets’ pitching acquisitions. Personal stories shared by Sheffield Jr. include experiences with stealing bases in the majors, hitting off Rickey Henderson, becoming a Yankees fan, and George Steinbrenner’s influence. The episode also covers Sheffield Jr.’s journey into podcasting, his favorite team growing up, sleeper MLB team picks for 2025, the signing of Roki Sasaki, and an injury update.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts are finalizing a three-year contract extension worth over $32 million, locking him in until 2028. With a .627 winning percentage, Roberts ranks first in MLB history among managers with over 1,000 games and has led the Dodgers to two World Series titles. The team is gearing up for the upcoming season, looking to defend their championship with a star-studded roster and a series in Japan against the...
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