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Dodgers News: Yoshinobu Yamamoto To Continue Starting Once Per Week

Yamamoto adjusts to pitching once a week in MLB despite NPB background. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

1 month ago

Former Dodgers' Julio Urias Looking to Pitch in 2024: Report

Julio Urías is reportedly looking to pitch in 2024 after being away from the game due to administrative leave.

Teams are inquiring about Urias, and there are reports of him potentially signing with an NPB team in Japan. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

2 months ago

Trevor Bauer Joins Asian Breeze To Face Dodgers Minor Leaguers At Camelback Ranch

Trevor Bauer joining the Asian Breeze for a scrimmage game against Minor League teams.

Bauer's turbulent journey post-Dodgers includes suspension, time in NPB, and ongoing search for an MLB team. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

3 months ago

Celebrating Hiroki Kuroda's Japanese Hall of Fame induction

Hiroki Kuroda was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame.

Kuroda had a successful career in both the NPB and MLB, with a 3.45 ERA in the majors. [ more ]

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Shota Imanaga Rumors: Cubs & Red Sox 'In Play' While Giants 'Looking Elsewhere'

Shōta Imanaga and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are attempting to join the MLB in 2024.

The Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Giants are among the teams interested in signing Imanaga. [ more ]

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Roki Sasaki Rumors: Dodgers Will 'Strongly Pursue' When Posted For MLB Free Agency

The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in pursuing RHP Roki Sasaki, a Japanese pitcher, when he becomes available

Sasaki has been scouted by the Dodgers since high school and they continued to monitor him in NPB [ more ]

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto Dodgers Spring Training Debut: Start Time, How To Watch & TV Info

Yoshinobu Yamamoto making MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers after a record-breaking deal.

Yamamoto is expected to be a top pitcher in MLB this season, transitioning from NPB with high praise and potential. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Roki Sasaki Rumors: Request To Be Posted For MLB Free Agency

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the latest Japanese pitcher to transition from NPB to MLB.

Roki Sasaki could potentially follow in Yamamoto's footsteps and make the jump to MLB in the future. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

3 months ago

Mets To Sign Shintaro Fujinami

The Mets have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent righty Shintaro Fujinami.

Fujinami had a resurgence in 2022, pitching to a 3.38 ERA with improved command. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Will the Dodgers Go To a Six-Man Rotation With Yoshinobu Yamamoto?

One of the biggest differences between MLB and NPB is the amount of rest days between starts for pitchers.

The Dodgers may have to adjust their rotation to accommodate pitchers Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Shota Imanaga

ShÅta Imanaga, a starting pitcher from NPB, is another player potentially looking to make the move to MLB in 2024.

Imanaga has had an impressive career in NPB, earning two All-Star selections, leading the league in strikeouts, and posting a 2.53 ERA over the past two seasons. [ more ]

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On Roki Sasaki and long-term planning

22-year-old RÅki Sasaki, known for his impressive fastball, is considering a move to Major League Baseball after opting out of his deal with Chiba Lotte.

Sasaki threw a perfect game in April 2022 and has been performing well in the NPB, with a 1.78 ERA and 135 strikeouts in 91 innings in 2023. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 12/10/23

Shohei Ohtani signs with the Dodgers for $700 million over ten years.

NPB phenom RÅki Sasaki asks to be posted. [ more ]

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Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger, now it's time to capitalize

Shohei Ohtani has signed with the Dodgers after multiple failed attempts to acquire him in the past decade.

Ohtani's potential as a two-way player and his impressive performances in Japan have made him a highly sought-after player. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Cubs To Sign Shota Imanaga

Cubs reach a deal with NPB left-hander Shota Imanaga [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

NPB's Rakuten Golden Eagles Sign Cody Ponce

The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball have signed right-hander Cody Ponce, the team announced.

MLB Trade Rumors

Thomas Hatch, Taylor Hearn Reportedly Sign With NPB's Hiroshima Carp

The Hiroshima Carp have signed Taylor Hearn and Thomas Hatch, two pitchers who previously played in the major leagues.

Hearn will have the opportunity to pitch in a full-time relief role with the Carp, while Hatch looks to regain his early success in the big leagues. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Report: Dodgers to introduce Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Wednesday

The center field plaza area of Dodger Stadium was filled to the brim with media, many from Japan, when Shohei Ohtani was introduced as the Dodgers' newest star on Dec. 14.

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