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New York Post
5 days ago
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- New York Post
Michael Kay rips Juan Soto for ‘tone-deaf' comments about financial implications of All-Star snub
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Michael Kay has a bone to pick with the Mets' $765 million star. YES Network's play-by-play broadcaster sounded off on Juan Soto following comments made by the 26-year-old outfielder about not being named an All-Star this year, particularly the 'money on the table' with the snub. 'Talk about being tone-deaf,' Kay said Wednesday on his self-titled program, as covered by Awful Announcing. 'Come on, Juan. The last I looked, you are making a smidge under $47 million this season. And you are upset that you aren't making the All-Star Game because of an All-Star bonus you have in your contract? Do you know how bad that looks that you said that? Even if you thought it, fine. What kind of expenditures do you have? 3 Michael Kay took exception to All-Star comments made by the Mets' Juan Soto. Robert Sabo for NY Post 'I don't even know what the bonus is. Let's say it's $500,000, which is nothing to sneeze at. But you do make $47 million this year. To even speak that, do you realize how it makes you look? There are gonna be players that make $40 million a year that are going to roll their eyes. Why would you even speak that into existence? Do you know how bad it makes you look?' Soto, in the first season of his historic 15-year contract with the Mets, missed out of being an All-Star for the first time in five seasons. 3 Michael Kay called out the Mets' $765 million star on his self-titled program. X When asked Tuesday about not being elected, Soto acknowledged other players deserved a spot more than he did. 'I mean, it's a part of baseball,' Soto said. 'There is a lot of players out there with great numbers that deserve to be there. It's a roster with only 25 guys. They can't take all of the guys into it. It happens.' 3 Juan Soto has overcome early struggles to surge this summer. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Soto then responded to a follow-up question about whether he'd like to make the team, with a reporter noting some players like to enjoy R&R on the break. 'What do you think?' he said as media members laughed. 'I think it's a lot of money on the table.' Soto's first season in Queens has been a rollercoaster as he's overcome early struggles to surge in the summer. He posted a .322 batting average in June, along with 11 home runs and 20 RBIs, and is hitting. 264 with a .900 OPS for the season. Kay, who initially believed that Soto's comments were the product of 'some AI nonsense,' was at the center of Soto drama earlier this season. He stirred buzz in May by saying Soto was 'very, very glum around the clubhouse' amid his slump, and how he wanted to re-sign with the Yankees but moved to the Mets due to a family preference. When Soto found his stride, Mets fans went after Kay, who then targeted the fan base in a June tirade. The Mets visit the Royals in a three-game series starting Friday before the All-Star break.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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VIDEO: Yankees voice Michael Kay rips Mets star Juan Soto on odd comment about All-Star snub
New York Yankees television announcer Michael Kay took New York Mets star Juan Soto to task this week after his 'tone deaf' comments on being snubbed from a spot in this year's All-Star game. Despite being the June MLB player of the month and one of the hottest players in baseball right now, Soto was left off the National League All-Star team in 2025. The snub surprised many around the game, including the four-time All-Star. However, when asked about not being at this year's event, he had a response that bothered many in New York. Advertisement Related: What would a Paul Skenes trade cost the Mets? A top MLB trade analyst details the massive price 'What do you think?' Soto replied. 'I think it's a lot of money on the table [if I make it].' According to Spotrac, the outfielder gets a $100,000 bonus for each All-Star Game he makes. While that is a solid chunk of change for most, that amount seems not worth mentioning for a player making $46 million this season alone. The response ticked off many baseball aficionados in New York, and you can include Yankees play-by-play voice, Michael Kay. Juan Soto stats (2025): .269 AVG, .399 OBP,.509 SLG, .908 OPS, 21 HR, 52 RBI, 66 R 'Goodness gracious. Talk about being tone deaf,' Kay said on a new edition of 'The Michael Kay Show.' 'Come on, Juan. The last I looked, you're making a smidge under $47 million this season. And you're upset because of an All-Star bonus that you have in your contract? You know how bad that looks, that you said that? Advertisement '… There are players that make $40 million who are going to look at that and roll their eyes. Why would you even speak that into existence?' he added. 'When I first saw that he said that, I thought it was some AI nonsense. There's no way that a guy that I know, who's a smart dude, would ever say that. I go to SNY's site on X, and there it is. He really said it.' Soto's comments were likely meant to be a joke. However, after landing the richest contract in sports history, complaining about more money is going to grind the gears of many fans, analysts, and even players. Furthermore, complaining about money first over being with teammates at the game just adds to the doubts some have that the superstar enjoys playing for the Mets. Related: Mets reportedly could make understandable move this week that will cost Francisco Alvarez millions Related Headlines
Yahoo
6 days ago
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VIDEO: Yankees voice Michael Kay rips Mets star Juan Soto on odd comment about All-Star snub
New York Yankees television announcer Michael Kay took New York Mets star Juan Soto to task this week after his 'tone deaf' comments on being snubbed from a spot in this year's All-Star game. Despite being the June MLB player of the month and one of the hottest players in baseball right now, Soto was left off the National League All-Star team in 2025. The snub surprised many around the game, including the four-time All-Star. However, when asked about not being at this year's event, he had a response that bothered many in New York. Advertisement Related: What would a Paul Skenes trade cost the Mets? A top MLB trade analyst details the massive price 'What do you think?' Soto replied. 'I think it's a lot of money on the table [if I make it].' According to Spotrac, the outfielder gets a $100,000 bonus for each All-Star Game he makes. While that is a solid chunk of change for most, that amount seems not worth mentioning for a player making $46 million this season alone. The response ticked off many baseball aficionados in New York, and you can include Yankees play-by-play voice, Michael Kay. Juan Soto stats (2025): .269 AVG, .399 OBP,.509 SLG, .908 OPS, 21 HR, 52 RBI, 66 R 'Goodness gracious. Talk about being tone deaf,' Kay said on a new edition of 'The Michael Kay Show.' 'Come on, Juan. The last I looked, you're making a smidge under $47 million this season. And you're upset because of an All-Star bonus that you have in your contract? You know how bad that looks, that you said that? Advertisement '… There are players that make $40 million who are going to look at that and roll their eyes. Why would you even speak that into existence?' he added. 'When I first saw that he said that, I thought it was some AI nonsense. There's no way that a guy that I know, who's a smart dude, would ever say that. I go to SNY's site on X, and there it is. He really said it.' Soto's comments were likely meant to be a joke. However, after landing the richest contract in sports history, complaining about more money is going to grind the gears of many fans, analysts, and even players. Furthermore, complaining about money first over being with teammates at the game just adds to the doubts some have that the superstar enjoys playing for the Mets. Related: Mets reportedly could make understandable move this week that will cost Francisco Alvarez millions Related Headlines
Daily Mail
6 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Yankees broadcaster left scandalized as coverage obsesses over player's 'Big Dumper'
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has embraced his rather bizarre nickname highlighting his rather large rear end. Amid an elite season, the man they call 'Big Dumper' is attracting a storm of attention. That was on display for the television viewing audience on the YES Network as the Mariners played the New York Yankees in The Bronx. Michael Kay and Paul O'Neill, announcers for the official team broadcaster of the Yankees, were talking about Raleigh's nickname while the camera continued to zoom in on him. 'Now, his minor league teammates - I guess I agree with him - they gave him the nickname 'Big Dumper', because he has a pretty large posterior,' Kay said. 'And he did not like it. His former teammate Jarred Kelenic [the inventor of the nickname] said he hated it. Hated it!' The camera continued to zoom in on Raleigh's behind - which took Kay and O'Neill by surprise. 'We're getting a close-up!' O'Neill joked before his on-air partner cut in. The Yankees director really wanted you to understand the reason for Cal Raleigh's nickname Big Dumper, complete with zoom — CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) July 9, 2025 The YES Network broadcast was discussing Cal Raleigh's nickname: 'Big Dumper' Cameras on the broadcast then decided to spent considerable time zoomed in on his rear end 'I don't know if we need that, guys. Goodness!' Kay protested. O'Neill retorted, 'We don't miss a thing here Michael.' Kay then continued discussing how the Mariners have taken to selling jersey's with Raleigh's No. 29 on the back as well as the 'Big Dumper' moniker. But all the while, the camera only continued to zoom in and out and around Raleigh's behind. 'Paul, I truly hope that our brilliant director, Dan Barr, is done with that shot,' Kay said, practically begging for the director to focus the cameras anywhere else. 'You've had enough?' O'Neill asked. 'We've seen it,' Kay answered. 'We know why the nickname is the nickname, and we're good. We're good.' Raleigh has been having a phenomenal season, raking a league-leading 36 home runs and a second-best mark of 76 RBI. He hit that 36th home run last night in a 10-3 loss to the Yankees. In that same game, Aaron Judge - who is second to Raleigh in homers with 34 - hit a shot of his own to keep the pressure on. The Yankees and Mariners meet again on Wednesday night.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
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Michael Kay responds to Blue Jays broadcasters after ‘Hanging on the Rim' remark
Michael Kay responds to Blue Jays broadcasters after 'Hanging on the Rim' remark originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay isn't backing down after his recent comments about the Blue Jays. Before Sunday's Subway Series finale on the YES Network, Kay fired back at Toronto's broadcasters, defending his earlier remarks and taking a jab at their antics. Advertisement During his radio show, Kay had made a comment that the Blue Jays were 'not a first-place team' based on their run differential, referencing advanced analytics from sources like Baseball Prospectus. His said his intention wasn't to discredit Toronto but to point out that their performance didn't entirely align with the numbers. He called it "gutty and gritty" play that had landed them in first place despite the odds. Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre, former outfielder Paul O'Neill and YES Network broadcaster Michael Kay talk on the field at Yankee Stadium.© Brad Penner-Imagn Images However, his words were quickly misinterpreted, and Toronto's broadcasters fired back. Blue Jays' broadcaster Jamie Campbell waved a broom during the postgame show, signaling a sweep over the Yankees. Without naming Kay, Campbell gloated saying a certain broadcaster would have to call the Blue Jays a first place team on his radio show this week. Advertisement Kay fired back hard. 'I can say the Blue Jays are a first-place team, because I'm not a fawning fan boy. I'm a broadcaster." He went on to clarify that his comments had been taken out of context, explaining that he was actually complimenting the Blue Jays for playing their way into the top spot. But Kay wasn't done. He took another shot at Campbell's broom-waving act, saying, 'Imagine if (YES Network studio analyst) Jack Curry was waving a broom on the Yankees' postgame show. He'd probably be called into the office and shortly fired after that.' He joked that the whole scene looked more like "Mayberry RFD" and quipped, 'You shouldn't hang on the rim three minutes into the third quarter of a basketball game.' Advertisement Despite the back-and-forth, Kay made sure to emphasize his fondness for Toronto, calling it "one of the greatest cities in the world for me." The next round between Yankees and Blue Jays, and apparently their broadcaster, is back in Toronto beginning July 21. Related: Blue Jays Analyst Roasts Yankees, Michael Kay After Historic Sweep Related: The Yankees Are Not Firing Aaron Boone No Matter the Noise This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
