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4 weeks ago
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Players in Japan could push for free agency change, opening door for earlier moves to MLB

Japanese ballplayers are pushing for control over their name, image, and likeness rights, and seeking earlier free agency like MLB players. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
4 weeks ago
Boston Red Sox

NPB Players Pushing For Earlier Free Agency

NPB players seek reduced free agency timelines to enhance their opportunities in MLB, aspiring for a more equitable system. [ more ]
Boston.com
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Where the Red Sox stand in the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes

The New York Mets are the current favorites to sign pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, with the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers close behind.
The Boston Red Sox are among the teams interested in Yamamoto, but it's unclear if they will pursue him due to his high price tag. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Players in Japan could push for free agency change, opening door for earlier moves to MLB

Japanese ballplayers are pushing for control over their name, image, and likeness rights, and seeking earlier free agency like MLB players. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
4 weeks ago
Boston Red Sox

NPB Players Pushing For Earlier Free Agency

NPB players seek reduced free agency timelines to enhance their opportunities in MLB, aspiring for a more equitable system. [ more ]
Boston.com
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Where the Red Sox stand in the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes

The New York Mets are the current favorites to sign pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, with the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers close behind.
The Boston Red Sox are among the teams interested in Yamamoto, but it's unclear if they will pursue him due to his high price tag. [ more ]
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Dodgers Nation
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Big Offseason Target May Not Hit Free Agency After All: Report

Roki Sasaki may stay in Nippon Professional Baseball to improve his skills before considering a move to MLB. [ more ]
NESN.com
1 month ago
Boston Red Sox

Yankees Release Former Red Sox Once Traded For Mookie Betts

Former Red Sox infielder Jeter Downs released by the New York Yankees and will play in Japan for Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
5 months ago
LA Dodgers

Incredible Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Ichiro Suzuki Bobblehead Released by FOCO

The newest FOCO bobblehead features three great Japanese baseball players, highlighting their transition from Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
7 months ago
Major League Baseball

Roki Sasaki Re-Signs With NPB's Lotte Marines, Discusses Future

Roki Sasaki re-signed with the Lotte Marines of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball on a one-year contract.
Sasaki's decision to stay in Japan dispels rumors of him attempting to make the jump to MLB this winter. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
7 months ago
LA Dodgers

Adrian Gonzalez: Dodgers Care Package For Shohei Ohtani In 2016 Resulted In Tampering Fine

Shohei Ohtani decided to join MLB after playing in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball
The Los Angeles Dodgers heavily recruited Ohtani and even had former first baseman Adrian Gonzalez deliver a care package to him [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
8 months ago
Major League Baseball

Andre Jackson Signs With NPB's Yokohama BayStars

Andre Jackson has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Jackson's move to the BayStars comes after being designated for assignment and released by the Pirates. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Big Offseason Target May Not Hit Free Agency After All: Report

Roki Sasaki may stay in Nippon Professional Baseball to improve his skills before considering a move to MLB. [ more ]
NESN.com
1 month ago
Boston Red Sox

Yankees Release Former Red Sox Once Traded For Mookie Betts

Former Red Sox infielder Jeter Downs released by the New York Yankees and will play in Japan for Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
5 months ago
LA Dodgers

Incredible Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Ichiro Suzuki Bobblehead Released by FOCO

The newest FOCO bobblehead features three great Japanese baseball players, highlighting their transition from Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
7 months ago
Major League Baseball

Roki Sasaki Re-Signs With NPB's Lotte Marines, Discusses Future

Roki Sasaki re-signed with the Lotte Marines of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball on a one-year contract.
Sasaki's decision to stay in Japan dispels rumors of him attempting to make the jump to MLB this winter. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
7 months ago
LA Dodgers

Adrian Gonzalez: Dodgers Care Package For Shohei Ohtani In 2016 Resulted In Tampering Fine

Shohei Ohtani decided to join MLB after playing in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball
The Los Angeles Dodgers heavily recruited Ohtani and even had former first baseman Adrian Gonzalez deliver a care package to him [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
8 months ago
Major League Baseball

Andre Jackson Signs With NPB's Yokohama BayStars

Andre Jackson has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Jackson's move to the BayStars comes after being designated for assignment and released by the Pirates. [ more ]
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Dodger Blue
7 months ago
LA Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Contract Details: Blocking Minor League Assignment, Hotel Suite & More

Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed the richest deal for a pitcher in baseball history with a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The contract includes a $50 million signing bonus, luxury perks, and the ability for Yamamoto to dictate his spot on the Major League roster. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
8 months ago
LA Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Former Teammate on New Dodgers Pitcher, 'He's Prepared His Whole Life For This Moment'

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in addition to Shohei Ohtani, making them dominant in the 2024 offseason.
Yamamoto is highly regarded for his skills in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league and is praised as a great person by former teammate Adam Jones. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
7 months ago
LA Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Contract Details: Blocking Minor League Assignment, Hotel Suite & More

Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed the richest deal for a pitcher in baseball history with a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The contract includes a $50 million signing bonus, luxury perks, and the ability for Yamamoto to dictate his spot on the Major League roster. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
8 months ago
LA Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Former Teammate on New Dodgers Pitcher, 'He's Prepared His Whole Life For This Moment'

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in addition to Shohei Ohtani, making them dominant in the 2024 offseason.
Yamamoto is highly regarded for his skills in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league and is praised as a great person by former teammate Adam Jones. [ more ]
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MLB Trade Rumors
8 months ago
Major League Baseball

NPB's Yomiuri Giants Sign Rougned Odor

Rougned Odor has signed with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Odor had been a free agent since he was released by the Padres in July. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
8 months ago
Major League Baseball

Anderson Espinoza Signs With NPB's Orix Buffaloes

The Orix Buffaloes signed right-hander Anderson Espinoza and righty Luis Castillo.
Espinoza is a well-known former prospect who has dealt with injuries. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
8 months ago
Major League Baseball

Blue Jays Reportedly Optimistic About Signing Yariel Rodriguez

The Toronto Blue Jays are optimistic about signing right-hander Yariel Rodríguez, but immigration issues have delayed the deal.
Rodríguez has a strong track record in the Cuban National Series and the Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball league. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
8 months ago
LA Dodgers

Chicago Cubs Sign Shota Imanaga To 4-Year Contract

The Chicago Cubs signed Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga to a four-year deal worth a reported $53 million.
Imanaga had offers from other teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, but ultimately chose to join the Cubs. [ more ]
New York Post
8 months ago
Chicago Cubs

Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga agrees to deal with Cubs after Mets, Yankees had interest

The Cubs have signed Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga to add to their pitching rotation.
Imanaga has a career record of 64-50 with a 3.18 ERA in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
8 months ago
LA Dodgers

Shota Imanaga Rumors: Signing With Chicago Cubs

Shōta Imanaga is signing with the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs have been searching for starting pitching all offseason. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
9 months ago
Major League Baseball

NPB's Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Sign Andrew Stevenson

Outfielder Andrew Stevenson has signed with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan.
Stevenson has primarily been a glove-first outfielder in his major league career.
By signing with the Fighters, Stevenson secures a guaranteed salary and the opportunity for future earnings in Japan or a potential return to North America. [ more ]
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MLB Trade Rumors
9 months ago
Major League Baseball

NPB's Chiba Lotte Marines Sign Jimmy Cordero

Relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero signs a contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Cordero was non-tendered by the Yankees and faced a season-ending suspension for violating the domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
9 months ago
Major League Baseball

NPB's Seibu Lions Sign Franchy Cordero, Albert Abreu

Franchy Cordero and Albert Abreu have both signed with the Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Cordero has shown potential in the past with a rare combination of power and speed, but has struggled with plate discipline and strikeouts. [ more ]
Boston.com
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox have reportedly made Yoshinobu Yamamoto a 'top priority' this offseason

The Red Sox are interested in signing Japanese pitcher Yamamoto, who is one of the top starters in the free-agent market.
Yamamoto has impressive stats, with a 1.82 ERA and 922 strikeouts in 897 innings since turning pro in Japan in 2017. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
9 months ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs To Sign Edwin Escobar

The Cubs have signed left-hander Edwin Escobar to a contract, details unknown.
Escobar has spent the past seven seasons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball and has had impressive stats.
The Cubs bullpen is in need of upgrades. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Rumors: Preference May Be To Sign With Team On West Coast

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a top Japanese pitcher, is expected to enter MLB free agency and has garnered interest from several teams.
Yamamoto has won three consecutive Sawamura Awards, the Japanese equivalent of the Cy Young Award.
Some believe Yamamoto has a preference for signing with a team on the West Coast. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
9 months ago
Major League Baseball

NPB's Chiba Lotte Marines Sign Jimmy Cordero

Relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero signs a contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Cordero was non-tendered by the Yankees and faced a season-ending suspension for violating the domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
9 months ago
Major League Baseball

NPB's Seibu Lions Sign Franchy Cordero, Albert Abreu

Franchy Cordero and Albert Abreu have both signed with the Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Cordero has shown potential in the past with a rare combination of power and speed, but has struggled with plate discipline and strikeouts. [ more ]
Boston.com
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox have reportedly made Yoshinobu Yamamoto a 'top priority' this offseason

The Red Sox are interested in signing Japanese pitcher Yamamoto, who is one of the top starters in the free-agent market.
Yamamoto has impressive stats, with a 1.82 ERA and 922 strikeouts in 897 innings since turning pro in Japan in 2017. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
9 months ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs To Sign Edwin Escobar

The Cubs have signed left-hander Edwin Escobar to a contract, details unknown.
Escobar has spent the past seven seasons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball and has had impressive stats.
The Cubs bullpen is in need of upgrades. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Rumors: Preference May Be To Sign With Team On West Coast

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a top Japanese pitcher, is expected to enter MLB free agency and has garnered interest from several teams.
Yamamoto has won three consecutive Sawamura Awards, the Japanese equivalent of the Cy Young Award.
Some believe Yamamoto has a preference for signing with a team on the West Coast. [ more ]
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