Francisco Lindor, the New York Mets star, has had quite a week. From controversy to celebration, the shortstop has been riding on an emotional rollercoaster. And it all started in Boston!
During the Mets series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Lindor found himself at the back of a heated argument. He was on the back foot by Walker Buehler, and chaos simply broke out on the field. Buehler thought that Lindor had leaned into the pitch. Then, one pitch later, Lindor steals the second, and Buehler loses his cool.
The drama only edged out when Buehler came after Mike Estabrook, the home plate umpire’s decision. He was tossed out, and then Alex Cora, the Boston manager, came to rescue his star, only to be tossed away too. And well, finally, Lindor had the last laugh.
Call it veteran poise or what, but Lindor came out looking like the cool-headed pro at this. Win, isn’t it? And after all this came all the love from his home. His wife, Katia, shared such a heartfelt message that turned the entire spotlight off the dramatic incident. On Instagram, Katia posted photos of Francisco Lindor being honored for a big milestone—10 years in Major League Baseball, and also his fourth Silver Slugger award.
The caption she gave was, “Elite athlete, elite dad, elite human. So proud of you! Celebrating your 4th Silver Slugger Award and your incredible 10-year MLB milestone—your dedication and heart continue to inspire us all.” She did nail it. Well, as for Lindor, with three kids at home and a decade-long experience in the big leagues, he is showing up not only for the Mets but also for his family.
Katia and Lindor have both been extremely transparent about their journey and share a lot through their life on social media and a podcast. The photos from the celebration really say a lot about the vibe the couple shares—just smiles, warmth, and a family that’s proud of what the #12 has become. And as for the Mets, a lot has been happening- a lot has been changing.
Finally! New York Mets’ Juan Soto breaks out of the slump
When it comes to pressure, Juan Soto knows it well. When one signs the biggest contract in sports history of $765 million for 15 years, they are not just playing baseball—they are playing expectations. Plus, in New York, the pressure is even hotter. In fact, Soto was even warned by Scott Boras that it wouldn’t be an easy transition.
And exactly as many feared, Juan Soto’s transition has been nothing but disappointing. Coming into Saturday’s game with the Dodgers, he was in a bad slump, hitting just .125 in his 11 previous games and not an extra base hit since May 9. Not just the team, but the fans were getting restless. However, one man understood Soto, it seems, someone who has been through fire himself—Dwight Doc Gooden, the New York Mets legend!
Talking to TMZ, Doc said, “He set the bar so high his first six years, when expectation is going to be there, and then you throw in the contract he just signed, everybody’s expecting everything. Unfortunately, every little thing that happens now, they point at him with a lot of stuff.“ According to him, the pressure is real, and it will take time. And guess Soto heard this or had a certain voice help him, because Saturday, he just snapped. With the game tied in the fourth, Soto stepped in and gave a two-run double! It was his first extra-base knock in weeks, and New York Mets fans went crazy in the stands. He then finished 2-for-4 and drove in runs to seal a 5-2 win.
Well, Juan Soto just silenced the noise and got going. Do you think this is the turning point, and he will show his $765 million swag?
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