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Michael Kay eviscerates ‘jilted lovers’ Yankees fans for ‘f–k Juan Soto’ chants

Nypost · · 447 words · By Christian Arnold
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Michael Kay is saying “SEE YA!” to the Yankee fans who cursed out former Bronx Bomber Juan Soto.

Claims checked 7
Techniques found 1
Topics 2

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What happened

Michael Kay is saying “SEE YA!” to the Yankee fans who cursed out former Bronx Bomber Juan Soto.

Why it matters

The YES Network broadcaster and sports talk radio host chastised Yankees fans who chanted “F–k Juan Soto” during the eighth inning of Sunday’s loss to the Marlins.

Common ground

The chants at Yankee Stadium apparently bled onto the broadcast of the game, although Kay said he wasn’t aware of them, and during Monday’s edition of “The Michael Kay Show,” on ESPN Radio, he took time to address it.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Soto is in his second season with the Mets, officially making his tenure in Queens longer than it was in the Bronx.”
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No evidence was found to confirm or refute the duration of Juan Soto's tenure with the Mets versus the Yankees.
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Claim 2: “Michael Kay is saying 'SEE YA!' to the Yankee fans who cursed out former Bronx Bomber Juan Soto.”
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No evidence in Wikipedia or other sources confirms Michael Kay's public criticism of Yankees fans for cursing Juan Soto. The provided Wikipedia entries are unrelated to the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 New York Yankees season was the 122nd season for the New York Yankees franchise. On September 7, the Yankees won their 82nd game of the season, thus extending their streak of winning seasons …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_New_York_Yankees_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Major League Baseball is a professional baseball league in Canada and the United States. Players do not register with a country, so nationality is often disputed when international fixtures come aroun…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_active_Major_League_Ba…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees
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Claim 3: “In his first season with the Mets, Soto hit .263, had 43 home runs and finished third in the National League MVP race.”
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No evidence was found to confirm or refute Juan Soto's 2024 stats with the Mets.
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Claim 4: “The YES Network broadcaster and sports talk radio host chastised Yankees fans who chanted 'F–k Juan Soto' during the eighth inning of Sunday’s loss to the Marlins.”
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No evidence in Wikipedia or other sources confirms Yankees fans chanting 'F-k Juan Soto' during the 2024 game against the Marlins. The provided Wikipedia entries are unrelated to the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 New York Yankees season was the 122nd season for the New York Yankees franchise. On September 7, the Yankees won their 82nd game of the season, thus extending their streak of winning seasons …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_New_York_Yankees_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Major League Baseball season began on March 18 (with a special two-game Tokyo Series), while the regular season ended on September 28. The postseason began on September 30. The World Series t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Major_League_Baseball_sea…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael McRae King (born May 25, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Yankees. H…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_King_(baseball)
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Claim 5: “The chants at Yankee Stadium apparently bled onto the broadcast of the game, although Kay said he wasn’t aware of them.”
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No evidence was found in any sources to confirm or refute the claim about chants being audible during the broadcast.
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Claim 6: “Juan Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract in December 2024 after helping to lead the Yankees to the World Series earlier that year.”
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While Wikipedia confirms Juan Soto is with the Mets, there is no mention of a 15-year, $765 million contract signed in December 2024. The claim about the Yankees' World Series victory in 2024 is also not supported by evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gregory Soto (born February 11, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers, Ph…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Soto
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Juan José Soto Pacheco (born October 25, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Soto
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Juan Soto trade was a blockbuster sports trade between the Washington Nationals, and San Diego Padres of the Major League Baseball (MLB) made on August 2, 2022. The centerpiece was Nationals outfi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Soto_trade
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Claim 7: “Soto is currently on the 10-day injured list with a calf issue.”
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No evidence was found to confirm or refute Juan Soto's current status on the injured list.
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