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fromDodger Blue
1 week ago

NPB Star Munetaka Murakami Getting Posted For MLB Free Agency

He was limited to just 56 games because of an oblique injury but still batted .273/.379/.663 with 22 doubles and 47 RBI this year. Now, the 25-year-old is on the verge of getting posted by the Swallows for MLB free agency, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan: Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami is entering the posting system Friday, officially starting the process of one of the most anticipated free agencies of the winter, sources told ESPN.
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fromDodger Blue
2 months ago

Dodgers Demon Slayer Hat Giveaway Details

The Dodgers have established themselves as Japan's de facto MLB team given their roster features Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki.
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fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Ichiro shows funny side, joins CC, Wagner in HOF

Ichiro Suzuki's induction as the first Japanese-born player in the Hall of Fame was marked by humor and a poignant message about hard work and perseverance.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Shigeo Nagashima, Japanese baseball legend with ties to the Dodgers, dies at 89

Shigeo Nagashima, a giant in Japanese baseball, passed away at age 89, leaving behind an unmatched legacy in Nippon Professional Baseball.
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fromDodger Blue
6 months ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Wants To Become 1st Japanese Cy Young Award Winner

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the highest-paid pitcher in MLB history, has become a Cy Young Award favorite, showcasing dominant performance in his second season.
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fromDodger Blue
6 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo & Don Newcombe Make MLB Debuts

Hideo Nomo became the first Japanese-born player in MLB, debuting on May 2, 1995, and won the Rookie of the Year award that season.
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