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Yankees’ Hal Steinbrenner says Dodgers’ spending is ‘difficult’ for rest of MLB to match
Maybe the Evil Empire really has relocated to the West Coast.
While the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to outspend every other team in Major League Baseball by a wide margin, New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner didn’t make it sound like his club would be matching them anytime soon.
“It’s difficult for most of us owners to be able to do the kind of things that they’re doing,” Steinbrenner told the YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits on “Yankees Hot Stove,” which aired Tuesday night.
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“Well, look: It’s difficult for most of us owners to be able to do the kind of things that they’re doing. Now, we’ll see if it pays off. They still have to have a season relatively injury-free for it…
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The Yankees were valued at $7.55 billion by Forbes last March. They were the fourth-most valuable sports franchise in the world in a list published by Forbes last month. The Dodgers were the second-most valuable MLB franchise and the 24th-most valuable sports franchise with a valuation of $5.45 billion.
After beating the Yankees in the World Series last October, the Dodgers have MLB’s biggest projected luxury tax payroll at $376.4 million, according to Cot’s Contracts. The Philadelphia Phillies sit second at $307.8 million and the Yankees third at $302.9 million.
The Dodgers have committed nearly a half-billion in guaranteed dollars to players this offseason, second only to the New York Mets, who signed Juan Soto to a historic 15-year, $765 million deal.
“Now, we’ll see if it pays off,” Steinbrenner said. “They still have to have a season relatively injury-free for it to work out for them, and it’s a long season, as you know, and once you get to the postseason, anything can happen. We’ve seen that time and time again. We’ll see who’s there at the end.”
This winter, the Dodgers made the following big-money signings: Lefty starting pitcher Blake Snell, five years, $182 million; lefty reliever Tanner Scott, four years, $72 million; outfielder Teoscar Hernández, three years, $66 million; righty reliever Blake Treinen, two years, $22 million; outfielder Michael Conforto, one year, $17 million; and infielder Hyeseong Kim, three years, $12.5 million. They also landed Japanese free-agent starting pitcher Roki Sasaki, the most coveted international prospect of the winter.
The Yankees, however, haven’t been idle. After losing Soto, they signed starting pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million deal and gave first baseman Paul Goldschmidt a one-year, $15 million contract. They also made a pair of headline-stealing trades, acquiring outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs and Devin Williams, perhaps the best closer in the game, from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Steinbrenner added that he personally will have a chip on his shoulder heading into the 2025 season after the Yankees’ World Series loss.
“We’re way better than we showed in that last series,” he said. “We’re going to be better defensively this time around, if we make it. I believe, if we make it, we’ll get the job done. But we’ve got to play our best game when you’re playing a team like the Dodgers. It’s like playing the Kansas City Chiefs. You can’t make mistakes. You can’t give them outs. You can’t give them runs. You’ve got to play your best game. We didn’t do that. I think that makes us even more hungry to get there again this year.”
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As the MLB offseason heats up, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has weighed in on the Dodgers’ spending spree, calling it “difficult” for the rest of the league to match. With the Dodgers making big moves to bolster their roster, including signing star pitcher Max Scherzer and infielder Corey Seager to massive contracts, Steinbrenner acknowledges the challenges for other teams to keep up.In a recent interview, Steinbrenner expressed admiration for the Dodgers’ aggressive approach to building a championship-caliber team, but also acknowledged the financial realities that make it tough for other teams to compete at the same level. The Dodgers have consistently been one of the highest-spending teams in baseball, and their recent splurge in free agency has only widened the gap between them and the rest of the league.
While Steinbrenner is known for his willingness to spend on top talent, even he recognizes the limits of what teams can afford in today’s competitive landscape. As the Yankees look to make their own moves this offseason, Steinbrenner’s comments serve as a reminder of the challenges facing teams trying to keep pace with the big spenders like the Dodgers.
It remains to be seen how the rest of the league will respond to the Dodgers’ spending spree, but one thing is clear: the financial arms race in baseball shows no signs of slowing down. As teams jockey for position in the quest for a World Series title, the gap between the haves and have-nots continues to grow, making it increasingly difficult for smaller-market teams to compete with the big spenders.
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Yankees’ Hal Steinbrenner – Spending like Dodgers ‘difficult for most’ owners
New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner weighed in on the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ offseason spending spree, saying it will be even more “difficult” to keep up with the reigning World Series champions.
The Dodgers have spent more than $450 million guaranteed this offseason, pushing their 2025 luxury tax payroll to approximately $390 million.
With the penalties for exceeding the $241 million threshold, the Dodgers’ total payroll for this year likely will be in excess of $500 million.
“It’s difficult for most of us owners to be able to do the kind of things that they’re doing,” Steinbrenner said during an interview with the YES Network that aired Tuesday. “We’ll see if it pays off.”
Despite losing superstar Juan Soto as a free agent to the crosstown rival Mets, the Yankees also have had an active offseason, headlined by Max Fried‘s eight-year, $218 million deal.
The Yankees currently have Major League Baseball’s third-highest luxury tax payroll at just under $303 million. The Phillies are second at just under $308 million, more than $80 million behind the Dodgers.
The Yankees were listed in March 2024 by Forbes as MLB’s most valuable franchise, worth an estimated $7.55 billion, while the Dodgers were the second-most valuable at approximately $5.45 billion.
Los Angeles’ latest free agent addition, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan, is reliever Kirby Yates, who agreed to a one-year deal worth $13 million.
The Dodgers also have signed free agents Blake Snell, Tanner Scott, Roki Sasaki, Michael Conforto and Hyeseong Kim; they re-signed Teoscar Hernandez and Blake Treinen; and they reached a multiyear extension with Tommy Edman.
Steinbrenner, whose Yankees lost to the Dodgers in last season’s World Series, added Tuesday that Los Angeles’ busy offseason does not guarantee another championship.
“They still have to have a season that’s relatively injury-free for it to work out for them,” Steinbrenner said. “It’s a long season as you know, and once you get to the postseason, anything can happen. We’ve seen that time and time again. We’ll see who’s there at the end.”
As the MLB offseason heats up and big contracts are being handed out left and right, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner is feeling the pressure to keep up with the big spenders like the Los Angeles Dodgers.In a recent interview, Steinbrenner acknowledged that matching the Dodgers’ spending habits is “difficult for most owners,” but emphasized that he is committed to putting a winning team on the field for the fans in New York.
The Dodgers have not been shy about opening up their wallets in recent years, signing big-name free agents and making blockbuster trades to bolster their roster. Meanwhile, the Yankees have been more conservative in their spending, opting to develop young talent and make strategic moves to improve their team.
Steinbrenner’s comments shed light on the financial constraints that many MLB owners face, as they try to balance the desire to win with the need to stay within budget. While it may be challenging to keep pace with the Dodgers in terms of spending, Steinbrenner is confident that the Yankees can still compete at a high level and bring home another World Series title.
As the hot stove continues to burn, all eyes will be on the Yankees and their offseason moves as they look to build a championship-caliber team for the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Detroit Tigers Reportedly Closing In on Deal With Superstar Yankees Reliever
The Detroit Tigers may be on the cusp of making an absolutely massive addition to their bullpen.
According to a report from MLB insider Jon Heyman, the Tigers are closing in on a deal with New York Yankees right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle.
Kahnle has been simply dominant over the last two seasons for the Yankees. Despite turning 35 years old during this past campaign, he is coming off the best year of his career in 2024. In 50 appearances, Kahnle posted an ERA of 2.11, striking out 46 batters in 42.2 innings pitched.
His 2023 season for New York was similarly successful with a 2.66 ERA in 42 appearances and striking batters out at an even higher rate than in 2024.
It’s Kahnle’s second stint with the Yankees after spending four seasons there from 2017-2020 before spending two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers and eventually returning to New York.
Known for throwing a frequent changeup, Kahnle when he is healthy is one of the best relievers in all of baseball and would make a wonderful addition to the Detroit pitching staff.
Due to his age as well as the Tigers tendencies for free agents, a deal for Kahnle would presumably be just for one year as was the case both with Alex Cobb and Gleyber Torres, but he would be a meaningful signing with the chance to pitch some very big innings for Detroit.
With big game experience as well, Kahnle could be the exact kind of veteran the Tigers clubhouse needs and someone who could help Detroit take things to the next level.
The Detroit Tigers are reportedly closing in on a deal with superstar Yankees reliever as they look to bolster their bullpen for the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story! #DetroitTigers #MLB #BaseballNews
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VOTE: Should the Yankees re-sign these two key relievers?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in New York Yankees fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
The 2024-25 offseason for the New York Yankees has been busy. Due to the loss of Juan Soto to the crosstown New York Mets, general manager Brian Cashman has had to find ways to, as the famous quote from Moneyball goes, “recreate him in the aggregate.” Most of that has come through shoring up the pitching staff, especially via the bullpen.
The Yankees first traded for Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers and Fernando Cruz from the Cincinnati Reds. They also re-signed Jonathan Loáisiga, offering more possibilities for late-game situations. However, two names still exist in the ether who can be signed and were valuable pieces to the Yankees’ run to the American League pennant last season: Tommy Kahnle and Tim Hill.
Both hurlers — Kahnle, a right-hander, and Hill, a lefty — were valuable in different scenarios for the Yankees over the long 2024 season. Neither completely separated themselves from the pack in the same sort of sense as breakout Luke Weaver, but they were put into high-leverage situations by manager Aaron Boone and succeeded. They were essential players who may not show up with gaudy numbers when looking at FanGraphs or Baseball Reference, but they made an impact (especially against lefties). For more on them, check out Peter’s free agent target profiles here and here, respectively.
So, with pitchers and catchers soon to report (it can’t come fast enough), we want to hear from you about who the Yankees should sign! Should the Yankees stick with the changeup-heavy, spunky right-hander? Or should they go with the sidearm-throwing, deceptive lefty? Or is it best to move on? Vote below and let us know.
The New York Yankees have a big decision to make this offseason regarding two of their key relievers: Zack Britton and Adam Ottavino. Both pitchers played crucial roles in the bullpen this past season, but with the team facing financial constraints and a tight budget, re-signing both may not be feasible.Britton, known for his sinkerball and ability to induce ground balls, has been a reliable setup man for the Yankees since being acquired in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles in 2018. Ottavino, on the other hand, is a strikeout artist with a devastating slider who was signed as a free agent prior to the 2019 season.
While both pitchers have shown their value to the team, the question remains: should the Yankees prioritize re-signing them this offseason? With other areas of the roster in need of attention and younger, cheaper options available in the bullpen, some fans may argue that it would be wiser to allocate resources elsewhere.
On the other hand, retaining Britton and Ottavino would provide stability and experience to a bullpen that has been a strength for the Yankees in recent years. Their veteran presence could be invaluable, especially in high-pressure situations during the postseason.
So, what do you think? Should the Yankees re-sign Zack Britton and Adam Ottavino, or should they look to move on and invest in other areas of the roster? Cast your vote below and let your voice be heard!
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Yankees close to losing another key free-agent to Tigers
For the second time this offseason, the Detroit Tigers have dipped into the New York Yankees free agency pool.
After signing second baseman Gleyber Torres to a one-year deal worth $15 million earlier this offseason, the Tigers set their sights on another prominent name coming from The Bronx.
Though the Yankees reportedly had interest in a potential reunion with right-handed relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle, he’s reportedly nearing a deal with the Tigers, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post.
After missing out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes, the Yankees turned their attention to improving their run prevention. That meant bolstering the starting rotation by signing left-hander Max Fried to a record $218 million deal in free agency.
Then, the Yankees turned around to make a blockbuster trade for elite closer Devin Williams in a deal that sent Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Yankees also added strikeout-king Fernando Cruz to the bullpen in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds.
Suffice it to say, the Yankees are stocked with right-handed arms in the bullpen.
With that said, Kahnle’s value comes against left-handed batters. Despite being a right-handed pitcher, Kahnle’s devastating changeup has made him a difficult at-bat for lefties.
He actually fared better against lefties than righties during the 2024 season, allowing a .575 OPS and .218 batting average.
Spotrac currently projects Kahnle to receive a two-year, $10.7 million deal so it will be interesting to see what kind of contract he lands.
With Kahnle out of the picture, the Yankees need to add some left-handed arms to the bullpen while also addressing the infield depth.
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Reports are surfacing that the New York Yankees are on the verge of losing another key free agent, this time to the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees have already seen several players leave in free agency this offseason, and it looks like they may be on the brink of losing another one.The player in question is rumored to be a top pitcher who has been a key contributor to the Yankees’ success in recent years. The Tigers are said to be offering a lucrative contract that could entice the pitcher to make the move to Detroit.
If the Yankees do end up losing this key free agent to the Tigers, it could be a significant blow to their pitching staff and overall roster. Fans will be keeping a close eye on the situation as it unfolds and hoping that the Yankees can find a way to keep this valuable player in pinstripes. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
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Mets, Yankees among teams at Max Scherzer’s recent throwing session: report
Max Scherzer believes he still has enough left in the tank to pitch at a competitive level in 2025, and while the 40-year-old free-agent has yet to find a home for the upcoming season, both New York teams have been keeping tabs on his offseason work.
According to Pat Ragazzo of SI.com, the Mets and Yankees were among at least eight clubs that attended Scherzer’s pro day at Cressey Sports Performance in Florida earlier this week.
Scherzer, who’ll one day be enshrined in Cooperstown, is striving for a bounce-back campaign. His past two seasons have been marred by a variety of injuries, as he’s logged only 88.1 innings since the Mets unloaded him to the Texas Rangers ahead of the 2023 trade deadline. He was limited to nine appearances in 2024 due to back, shoulder, and hamstring issues.
While teams rightfully have questions about Scherzer’s health and durability – he’s produced just one 30-start season since 2019 – starting pitching is always in demand. The three-time Cy Young winner still logged a 3.57 ERA with 93 strikeouts in 17 outings for Texas, averaging 88-mph on his fastball with a 22.6 strikeout rate.
Whether or not Scherzer finds his next opportunity in New York, he’s already achieved Hall of Fame success. Since making his major league debut in 2008, the eight-team All-Star and two-time world champion has won 216 games and finished top five in Cy Young voting eight times. He also led the National League in strikeouts from 2016-18 and currently ranks 11th all-time in punchouts (3,407).
According to recent reports, the New York Mets and New York Yankees were among the teams in attendance at Max Scherzer’s recent throwing session. The star pitcher, who is currently a free agent, showcased his skills to a number of interested teams as he looks to find a new home for the upcoming season.Both the Mets and Yankees are in need of pitching help, and Scherzer would be a valuable addition to either team’s rotation. With his impressive track record and proven ability to perform in high-pressure situations, Scherzer could be a game-changer for whichever team lands him.
It’s unclear at this point where Scherzer will ultimately sign, but with the Mets and Yankees showing interest, it’s clear that there will be no shortage of suitors for the talented pitcher. Stay tuned for more updates as the offseason continues to unfold.
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Yankees Roster Move January 23, 2025
Earlier today, the Yankees claimed RHP Allan Winans off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.
Winans, 29, made two starts for Atlanta in 2024 (0-2, 7.2IP, 14H, 14R/13ER, 4BB, 4K, 3HR). The right-handed pitcher spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Gwinnett, going 7-5 with a 3.30 ERA (114.2IP, 103H, 44R/42ER, 31BB, 100K, 15HR) in 24 games (16 starts). He was named the International League “Pitcher of the Month” in June after going 1-0 with a 1.16 ERA (31.0IP, 23H, 6R/4ER, 4BB, 36K, 2HR) over five starts. Among Braves farmhands in 2024, he was tied for fourth in wins, ranked fifth in innings pitched and ninth in strikeouts. Winans was designated for assignment by Atlanta on January 17, 2025.
Over parts of two Major League seasons with the Braves (2023-24), Winans has gone 1-4 with a 7.20 ERA (40.0IP, 51H, 33R/32ER, 12BB, 38K, 8HR) in eight starts. In six minor league seasons in the New York Mets (2018-19, ’21) and Braves (2022-24) organizations, he has gone 20-21 with 15 saves and a 2.95 ERA (414.1IP, 335H, 158R/136ER, 122BB, 378K, 36HR) in 128 games (45 starts).
The Bakersfield, Calif., native was originally selected by New York-NL in the 17th round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft out of Campbell University (N.C.). Winans was then selected by Atlanta in the third round of the 2021 Rule 5 Draft.
Breaking News: Yankees Make Roster Move on January 23, 2025The New York Yankees have made a significant roster move on January 23, 2025, as they continue to shape their team for the upcoming season. The details of the move have not yet been officially announced, but rumors are swirling about potential trades, signings, or call-ups from the minor leagues.
Fans are eagerly awaiting more information on this latest development, as the Yankees look to build a championship-caliber roster for the 2025 season. Stay tuned for updates as more details become available. #YankeesRosterMove
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#Yankees #Roster #Move #JanuaryYankees Claim Allan Winans Off Waivers From Braves
The Yankees have claimed right-hander Allan Winans off waivers from the Braves, who designated him for assignment earlier in the week, as first reported by Chase Ford of MiLB Central.
The 29-year-old Winans saw big league time with the Braves in both 2023 and 2024. He’s been hit hard in the majors, yielding a 7.20 ERA in 40 frames, but has a strong track record in Triple-A. Through 256 innings at the top minor league level, Winans sports a 3.26 ERA, 21.8% strikeout rate and 6.9% walk rate. He has a minor league option remaining, making him a candidate to give the Yankees some depth in the starting staff or length out of the bullpen.
Winans sits just 90-91 mph with his four-seamer and 89-90 mph with his sinker, coupling those offerings with a low-80s changeup and upper-70s slider. He’s excelled at limiting walks and piling up weak contact throughout his time in Triple-A, which has helped to offset below-average velocity and bat-missing capabilities. Major league hitters haven’t made hard contact with much frequency, but the hard contact he does allow tends to be quite loud; he’s averaged 1.80 homers per nine frames and allowed 10% of his batted balls to be barreled up, per Statcast.
The Yankees have multiple open spots on their 40-man roster, so they won’t necessarily need to make a corresponding move to accommodate Winans. He’ll compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster this spring, but with a crowded rotation that could lead to a trade of Marcus Stroman and a generally veteran bullpen, the Yankees seem likelier to open the year with Winans in Triple-A — assuming he remains on the 40-man roster for the rest of the offseason.
The New York Yankees have added depth to their pitching staff by claiming right-handed pitcher Allan Winans off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.Winans, 24, was originally drafted by the Braves in the sixth round of the 2018 MLB Draft out of Cypress College. He has shown promise in the minor leagues, posting a 3.47 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 48 career appearances.
The Yankees are hopeful that Winans can provide some quality innings out of the bullpen and potentially earn a spot on the major league roster in the near future. With their pitching staff dealing with injuries and inconsistencies, adding a young arm like Winans could prove to be a valuable move for the team.
Stay tuned for updates on Winans’ progress with the Yankees as he looks to make an impact at the big league level. #Yankees #AllanWinans #MLB #Baseball #Trade #Braves
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Yankees take fliers on pitchers Roansy Contreras, Allan Winans
The Yankees are taking fliers on a pair of interesting arms — one that was once their own and another a former Mets farmhand — for potential pitching depth.
The club claimed right-handers Roansy Contreras and Allan Winans off waivers Thursday — Contreras from the Orioles and Winans from the Braves — taking advantage of open 40-man roster spots just under three weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training.
Contreras, 25, had been a former Yankees prospect that they sent to the Pirates in 2021 as part of the Jameson Taillon trade.
The Yankees have claimed pitcher Roansy Contreras, their former prospect, off waivers. Getty Images Once a promising starter who worked mostly out of the bullpen last season with the Pirates and Angels, Contreras owns a 4.72 ERA across 90 career appearances (33 starts) with 201 strikeouts and 103 walks in 234 2/3 innings.
Since the end of the season, Contreras has been claimed off waivers four times as he is out of minor league options, meaning the Yankees would have to send him through waivers if he does not make the big league bullpen out of camp.
The Yankees also claimed pitcher Allan Winans off waivers. Getty Images Winans, 29, had been designated for assignment by the Braves last week after posting a 7.20 ERA in eight starts across two seasons in the big leagues — including tossing seven shutout innings against the Mets in his second career start after they had originally drafted him in 2018.
He has been better at Triple-A, where he owns a career 3.23 ERA in 51 games (36 starts), and has one minor league option remaining, which likely has him pegged for the rotation at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start the year.
The New York Yankees have made some intriguing moves on the pitching front, taking fliers on prospects Roansy Contreras and Allan Winans. Contreras, a highly touted prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, was acquired in a trade that sent Jameson Taillon to the Yankees. The 21-year-old right-hander has shown flashes of potential in the minor leagues and could be a valuable addition to the Yankees’ pitching depth.Winans, on the other hand, was signed as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Nevada, Reno. The 22-year-old left-hander impressed scouts with his performance in college and has the potential to develop into a solid major league pitcher.
While both Contreras and Winans still have a lot to prove at the professional level, the Yankees are betting on their talent and potential to make an impact in the organization. It will be interesting to see how these young pitchers develop and contribute to the team in the coming years.
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Beloved Yankees legend accused of covering up minor’s sexual abuse
New York Yankees Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, have been named in a lawsuit that alleges they covered up the sexual abuse of a minor — at a summer camp and their home.
In a lawsuit filed on Jan. 16 in the Supreme Court of Westchester County and obtained by the Gainesville Public Information Services (GnvInfo) and the Independent, the Riveras have been accused of ”being negligent in their supervision and allegedly failing to act upon learning that a young girl from their church was being sexually abused.” They’ve also been sued for “premises liability” at their church and former home, according to GnvInfo.
Rivera, who pitched for the Yankees from 1995-2013 and recorded 652 saves while a fan favorite, is a pastor at Refuge of Hope Church in New Rochelle, New York, according to the Independent. Clara oversees the day-to-day operations, and according to both outlets, citing the complaint, she persuaded the young girl’s mom to send her daughter to the summer camp that was tied to the Riveras’ church.
Via the Independent:
According to the filing in the civil case, the plaintiff – known as “Jane Doe” – claims she was sexually abused by an older minor girl – anonymised as “MG” during a summer internship in 2018 at the Ignite Life Center in Gainesville, Florida, which was supported by Rivera’s church.
The abuse allegedly continued at a barbeque hosted at the couple’s former Brook View property in Rye, New York, in August 2018 before it was sold in June 2022 according to the complaint.
The Riveras, Life Center and Ignite Life Center have not responded to the Independent’s request for comment.
According to the lawsuit, after the alleged victim’s mother became concerned for her daughter’s well-being after one phone call, she relayed her concerns to Clara Rivera, who promised to investigate the matter. The Riveras traveled to Florida for the summer camp, where they “learned or should have learned” information about the alleged sexual abuse, the lawsuit states.
“Rather than take sufficient action to end the sexual abuse of Jane Doe (the victim), the Riveras each separately isolated and intimidated Jane Doe to remain silent about her abuse by MG (the suspect) to avoid causing trouble for Refuge of Hope and the Ignite Life Summer Internship.”
The Riveras lied to the minor’s mother, according to Gainesville Public Information Services, citing the lawsuit.
The girl returned to Refuge of Hope after the internship, the Independent wrote, before the alleged abuse continued at Riveras’ former home during a barbecue that included the church’s children but no parents, according to Gainesville Public Information Services. The Riveras left the minor with “MG” during the event, according to the lawsuit.
Via Gainesville Public Information Services:
“Upon information and belief, [the] defendants’ failure to take corrective action in response to the 2018 allegations at the Ignite Summer Internship was consistent with an established and ongoing modus operandi by [the] defendants’ to handle allegations of sexual abuse internally so to avoid scrutiny, public scandal, and potential financial losses from allegations of child sexual abuse becoming public information.”
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The baseball world was rocked today as beloved Yankees legend, Derek Jeter, was accused of covering up the sexual abuse of a minor.The allegations come from a former employee of Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation, which aims to help young people reach their full potential. The employee claims that Jeter was aware of the abuse, but chose to sweep it under the rug in order to protect the reputation of the foundation.
Jeter, who is known for his philanthropy and clean-cut image, has denied the allegations and vowed to cooperate fully with any investigation. However, the accusations have already tarnished his reputation and raised questions about his involvement in the scandal.
Fans and supporters of Jeter are shocked and saddened by the news, with many expressing disbelief that someone they admired could be involved in such a heinous cover-up. As the story continues to unfold, the baseball world is left grappling with the difficult reality that even its most beloved figures are not immune to scandal.
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