Soto’s deal came with enormous pressure to maintain the Hall of Fame caliber production he had shown throughout his entire career. Not only that, but the 26-year-old jumped from arguably the biggest brand in MLB, the New York Yankees, to their crosstown rivals, only adding fuel to that fire.

NEW YORK — If there was a series meant to showcase the trials and tribulations of a development-focused season, the St. Louis Cardinals’ four-game set against the New York Mets at Citi Field certainly did the trick.

David Stearns’ offseason continues to look better and better. After putting together a widely questioned pitching staff, the Mets have seen nothing but strong performances from their