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Dodgers News: Gavin Lux on Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Bullpen Session: 'Really Nasty'

The Dodgers signed Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the largest total contract for a pitcher in MLB history.

Yamamoto is expected to become the frontline starter for the Dodgers and has impressed his teammates with his pitching abilities. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

SF Giants pursue another coveted Japanese player over Cy Young winner

The San Francisco Giants are pursuing Japanese prospect Shota Imanaga after missing out on Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

The Giants are not interested in pursuing Blake Snell due to his high price tag and concerns over his lack of longevity in starts. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox reportedly had meeting with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, decision could come soon

The Red Sox met with Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in California.

The Red Sox are not viewed as favorites to sign Yamamoto. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

Phillies Meeting With Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of several teams meeting with Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Yamamoto has garnered attention from multiple large-market franchises, particularly those on the coasts. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Dodgers Spring Training: Freddie Freeman Praises 'Incredible' Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Yamamoto makes impressive debut with Dodgers

Yamamoto won multiple awards in Japan [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

What in the world is going on between the SF Giants and Shota Imanaga?

The San Francisco Giants were initially rumored to be the favorites to sign Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga, but the reports have since changed.

MLB reporter Jon Heyman initially listed the Giants as one of five suitors for Imanaga, but later updated his report to say they are not one of the five finalists. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers Among Teams Showing Interest in Japanese LHP Shota Imanaga

The Dodgers are interested in Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga

Imanaga could provide the Dodgers with a left-handed starter they need [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Yankees will meet with Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Monday

The New York Yankees are meeting with Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in an attempt to sign him as a free agent.

The Yankees have scouted Yamamoto extensively, with GM Brian Cashman even flying to Japan to watch him throw a no-hitter. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Yankees

Yankees are giving Yoshinobu Yamamoto pursuit all they've got

The New York Yankees have expressed interest in signing Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is the top arm on the free-agent market.

Yamamoto is expected to have multiple suitors, including big-market teams like the Giants, Mets, and Dodgers, and could sign a contract worth over $200 million. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

MLB Rumors: Red Sox Among Favorites To Sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Boston Red Sox are among the favorites to sign Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason.

Yamamoto's contract is expected to be around $200 million, with some speculating it could exceed $250 million. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers Free Agent Target Yoshinobu Yamamoto Seen Courtside at Lakers Game

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a top free agent pitcher from Japan, was spotted sitting courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game, leading to speculation that he may be meeting with the Dodgers soon.

The Dodgers have a major interest in signing Yamamoto and he is seen as the best pitcher to come out of Japan. He has lights-out stuff on the mound and could be the front-line starter that LA needs.

Yamamoto's preference for the West Coast and his openness to playing alongside other Japanese talent in the league could give the Dodgers an advantage in signing him. [ more ]

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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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3 months ago

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 ]

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