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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.

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.

Roki Sasaki's Agent Denies Rumors Of Deal With Dodgers

Agent Wolfe denies rumors of a handshake deal for Sasaki with the Dodgers, labeling them as poor sportsmanship.

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.

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.

Roki Sasaki's Agent Denies Rumors Of Deal With Dodgers

Agent Wolfe denies rumors of a handshake deal for Sasaki with the Dodgers, labeling them as poor sportsmanship.
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Sandro Fabian Reportedly Signs Three-Year Deal With NPB's Hiroshima Toyo Carp

Sandro Fabian is joining Japan's Hiroshima Toyo Carp for a three-year deal, boosting his earning potential after years in minor league uncertainty.
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Angels Interested in Star NPB Righty Tomoyuki Sugano

Tomoyuki Sugano is expected to sign with an MLB team after an impressive season, highlighting his successful NPB career.

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.

Angels Interested in Star NPB Righty Tomoyuki Sugano

Tomoyuki Sugano is expected to sign with an MLB team after an impressive season, highlighting his successful NPB career.

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.
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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

Shota Imanaga Rumors: Dodgers Among Interested Teams

Shōta Imanaga is attempting to make the jump from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB.
Imanaga is a solid middle-of-the-rotation pitcher with wide appeal to teams in need of rotation depth.

Reports: Rumored Giants target Imanaga heading to Cubs

Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga has reached a deal with the Chicago Cubs.
Imanaga's deal will be for multiple years with an average annual value in the range of $15 million.

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.

Sources: Japanese star Sugano heading to MLB

Tomoyuki Sugano, a top Japanese pitcher, will finally join MLB after a standout season in NPB with a 1.67 ERA.

Roki Sasaki update: timeline to sign bad news for Dodgers

Roki Sasaki's entry into MLB as an international free agent offers a significant opportunity for all teams, emphasizing competitive signing strategies.

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

Shota Imanaga Rumors: Dodgers Among Interested Teams

Shōta Imanaga is attempting to make the jump from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB.
Imanaga is a solid middle-of-the-rotation pitcher with wide appeal to teams in need of rotation depth.

Reports: Rumored Giants target Imanaga heading to Cubs

Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga has reached a deal with the Chicago Cubs.
Imanaga's deal will be for multiple years with an average annual value in the range of $15 million.

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.

Sources: Japanese star Sugano heading to MLB

Tomoyuki Sugano, a top Japanese pitcher, will finally join MLB after a standout season in NPB with a 1.67 ERA.

Roki Sasaki update: timeline to sign bad news for Dodgers

Roki Sasaki's entry into MLB as an international free agent offers a significant opportunity for all teams, emphasizing competitive signing strategies.
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NPB's Hiroshima Carp Sign Elehuris Montero, Re-Sign Taylor Hearn

The Hiroshima Carp signed Elehuris Montero and re-signed Taylor Hearn for the 2025 season, aiming to enhance their performance in Nippon Professional Baseball.
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Marwin Gonzalez Retires

Marwin González announces retirement after two seasons in Japan, expressing gratitude for the experiences and relationships built during his time there.

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.

Marwin Gonzalez Retires

Marwin González announces retirement after two seasons in Japan, expressing gratitude for the experiences and relationships built during his time there.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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