Loyalty isn’t just a word in the storied halls of the Yankees stadium. It’s a custom and a badge of honor that has been passed down from generation to generation. From the days of Ruth and Gehrig to Jeter and Rivera, the Bronx has represented an unbreakable bond between player and fan, not only a team. However, the year of bond and trust was questioned when Juan Soto chose to wear some other color, and it was none other than the rival’s colors- the orange and blue. Will it become common in the dugout? This Yankee star player has the answer.
The Bronx is alive this weekend, but not only because of the Subway Series. Juan Soto is coming back to Yankee Stadium, donning Mets this time. His choice to accept a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets. This trade turned numerous heads, not only because it was a lavish one, but also because it left many wondering: Is the concept of loyalty no longer in the Bronx?
Though the Yankees had made a fair offer—$760 million over 16 years—the appeal of the Mets’ contract was greater. Now, as Soto takes the field in Queens colors, the mood is electric with expectation and a touch of treachery. The tension is obvious, and the Yankees supporters are getting ready to voice their emotions.
Against this setting, Jazz Chisholm Jr. offered his views on Soto’s exit during the conversation in “Joe and Jada.” Asked about Juan Soto’s transfer to the Mets, Chisholm tactfully said, “I love being a Yankee. I would want to be a Yankee.” It won’t be wrong to say he firmly believes in a mantra. And what’s that? Once a Yankee and always a Yankee!
Chisholm’s words capture a more general feeling inside the Yankees’ front office. Though recognizing the commercial side of baseball, there is a deep-seated conviction in the particular culture and pride linked with donning the Yankees’ pinstripes. His love for the club can’t be denied, and so is his love for his captain. When asked about Aaron Judge, he just poured respect.
Chisholm said, “He’s one of us, bro, he be hanging, he be chilling, he’s always on the music, he loves music.” “Like he’ll go to the studio and like, chill and just to listen to it, you know. Like he’s one of those guys. He’s what you see out there. That is who he is. You feel me?”
In New York, it’s the rivalry weekend, and the fans have been waiting to watch it. Moreover, it won’t be wrong to say they are excited to welcome Juan Soto, but will it be a warm welcome? Or will it be the other way around?
Juan Soto welcomed by the bleacher creatures
Almost 47k spectators attended the first game of the Subway Series. Everyone’s eyes were searching for one player in particular, and we all know who it was. The moment they saw him, their reaction became the highlight. Juan Soto’s much-anticipated comeback to Yankee Stadium on May 16, 2025 with a symphony of boos. He encountered a hostile audience as he went onto the field in Queens colors.
He might be treating it as just another series, but were the fans on the same page? No! The pressure was there, and did it impact his performance? Yes, you can say that it can be one of the reasons. Soto was hitless in the game, and the Yankees won 6-2 despite getting on base three times via walks and scoring once.
Early on, the Yankees took advantage by scoring four runs in the third inning, led by Paul Goldschmidt’s two-run single. Improving his record to 5-3 with a 3.17 ERA, Carlos Rodón pitched five innings and allowed just one run, turning up a strong performance on the mound. Aaron Judge offensively kept up his outstanding season by going 2-for-4 to increase his batting average to. 414.
Although the Mets came into the game with a solid 28-16 record, Soto’s play has come under fire. Over 43 games, he is hitting .255 with eight home runs and 20 RBIs, down from his last season. Soto himself admitted the difficulties, saying that without Aaron Judge batting behind him, he’s being pitched differently.
Now 26-18, the Yankees have demonstrated post-Soto tenacity with new additions like Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger making significant contributions. Though both clubs remain competitors as the season goes on, the Yankees’ balanced strategy and depth might eventually give them an advantage.
There are two more games, and can Juan Soto give answers with his bat? Or the boos will continue?
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