The Business of Baseball with Marc Saracino: Breaking Down Soto’s $765M Deal, MLB Contracts, and Mets Playoff Push

In this episode of Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk, we dive deep into the business side of baseball with special guest Marc Saracino, corporate and business attorney, sports business blogger, and creator of The Saracino Source. Marc, a lifelong Mets fan, recently broke down the historic Juan Soto $765 million contract in detail. We unpack his insights on how mega-deals like Soto's are structured, the role of insurance in protecting teams from massive financial risks, and the balance of power wielded by the MLB Players Association in shaping contracts and benefits. We also tackle the recent controversy surrounding Gary Cohen's on-air comments about Cubs rookie Matt Shaw taking time off to attend Charlie Kirk's funeral — and whether that type of leave falls under the protections of the CBA. Of course, we'll also talk Mets — can they hold on and punch their ticket to the postseason for a second straight year? #LockedUpSports #Mets #JuanSoto #MLBContracts #SportsBusiness #MLBPA #GaryCohen #MattShaw #NewYorkMets #SportsTalk #BaseballPodcast All that and more in this can't-miss episode where sports, law, and business collide.