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The New York Mets, ever since Steve Cohen took ownership of the franchise, haven’t been afraid to spend. During the 2022-23 offseason, the Mets set records for free agency spending. Alas, the Mets scuffled during the 2023 season and missed the playoffs. Nevertheless, the Mets still have as much financial might, making them one of […]

The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes continue to roll along, with as many as six teams in the running for the 25-year old Japanese international’s services. Nevertheless, among all of Yamamoto’s suitors, the New York Yankees are hoping to convince him to put his signature on the dotted line by using the allure of playing for most […]

Whether the New York Yankees ultimately win the Yoshinobu Yamamoto MLB free agency sweepstakes, they are already offseason winners in the eyes of many after they landed star outfielder Juan Soto via a trade with the San Diego Padres. Regardless of Yamamoto, the Yankees had a good offseason pic.twitter.com/IIpH6UOkEv — Wake n Jake (@WakeJakeJM) December […]

The Yoshinobu Yamamoto free agency sweepstakes are heating up. Yamamoto, the best free agent pitcher available, is expected to receive a lucrative contract. The question is which team will end up signing him? The New York Mets are one of the favorites to sign Yamamoto. They have reportedly made some interesting pitches to Yamamoto, as […]

We are heading towards the end of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s free agency, as the Japanese pitcher was open to begin taking formal offers from teams on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Since Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the attention has turned to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who by most reports, […]

The San Francisco Giants missed out on Shohei Ohtani and are in hot pursuit of star Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but that hasn’t stopped them from making other acquisitions. The Giants today agreed to a deal with Tom Murphy, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com: “Tom Murphy has a two-year, $8 million deal with the […]

With Shohei Ohtani off the market, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the most-hyped free agent left on the MLB market. The bidding for free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has yet to hit $300 million, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan said that “multiple reports suggested teams already had offered Yamamoto deals in excess of $300 million.” “Those […]

The Philadelphia Phillies, having secured the NDLS Championship and contended fiercely in the NLCS, are not resting on their laurels. The Phillies are making strategic moves this off-season, including their most recent virtual meet-up which featured Bryce Harper conversing with coveted Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto over FaceTime. Yamamoto, a three-time Eiji Sawamura Award winner—the Japanese […]

With MLB free agency well underway, it is time for teams to step it up a notch in their sales pitches. That could require management to get creative, or bring in a friendly face to close the deal. There are plenty of suitors pushing hard for young ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

After meeting with the New York Mets and owner Steve Cohen at his house on Saturday, Japanese free agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to meet with the New York Yankees on Sunday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Yankees and Mets are the only teams so far who are […]

In what can be seen as a significant move in the MLB free agency, Japanese star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto reportedly had dinner at the home of New York Mets owner Steve Cohen. This development, comes amidst a heated pursuit by several MLB teams to sign the highly sought-after player, New York Post reporter Joel Sherman […]

The MLB offseason is in full swing, especially now after Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. With that said, all eyes are on Yoshinobu Yamamoto and rumors claim both the San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox have offered him a massive contract. Reports claim that both franchises have offered Yamamoto over $300 […]

Are the New York Mets interested in starting pitcher Blake Snell? A previous report from Jim Bowden of The Athletic suggested that the Mets could “pivot” to Snell if Yoshinobu Yamamoto signs elsewhere in free agency. “Snell’s market has been quiet but most team executives believe that if Yamamoto declines the Mets’ offer, they will […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already won the offseason after signing Shohei Ohtani in free agency, but they can potentially have the greatest one of all-time if they add Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Luckily, the organization has some extra recruiting help now on their side. Manager Dave Roberts admitted that Ohtani is pitching his Japanese countryman hard […]

The New York Mets are one of the favorites to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto in MLB free agency. New York wants to add starting pitching, and they understand that Yamamoto is receiving plenty of interest. Team executives reportedly believe that the Mets will pivot to Blake Snell, the reigning NL Cy Young winner, if Yamamoto signs […]

Despite the anticipation brewing amongst their fan bases during the MLB free agency, both the New York Yankees and Mets remained quiet on Friday on the pursuit of Japanese pitching sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Following an offseason that has seen the Los Angeles Dodgers secure one of the most sought-after free agents, Shohei Ohtani, fans’ appetite […]

The rivalry between two of the biggest-market teams in the MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, appears to be heating up. The Dodgers have already surpassed the Yankees as the most-followed MLB team on Instagram thanks to their acquisition of Shohei Ohtani, the most marketable baseball player in history. But the simmering […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had an impressive end to the 2023 MLB season. Philadelphia finished the year as the NDLS Champs and took the Arizona Diamondbacks to the seven games in the NLCS. The Phillies are serious about making a deeper run, as the team is meeting with Yoshinobu Yamamoto amid the New York Yankees and […]

Dylan Cease remains a trade candidate. Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s free agency is impacting his trade market, however. The Chicago White Sox are reportedly waiting to see which teams miss out on signing Yamamoto, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. Yamamoto has been connected to teams such as the Las Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are undoubtedly the biggest winner of the MLB offseason after landing the greatest free-agent prize in the form of Shohei Ohtani. But they don’t seem to be stopping there. They have a shot at adding yet another Japanese superstar in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. However, it’s still the New York Yankees, who have […]

Despite adding two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani last week, the Los Angeles Dodgers are not done as they try to add starting pitching to bolster the team in 2024. Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is reportedly a player that the Dodgers have identified as a prominent trade target. For many, the attention turns to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and veteran pitcher Daniel Hudson are reportedly in agreement on a minor league contract, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. Hudson will reportedly earn $2 million if he makes the MLB roster and performance bonuses can lead up to $2 million more. The agreement with Hudson comes after LA officially signed Shohei […]

After adding Shohei Ohtani, the prize of the MLB offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers wasted no time putting the star player to work. Ohtani reportedly joined fellow teammates Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman in the Dodgers’ pitch meeting with Japanese sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Tuesday, according to Fabian Ardaya and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic: “Betts, whom […]

The Boston Red Sox are losing out in the AL East arms race; the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles are as deep as ever, the Toronto Blue Jays have made their willingness to spend the league’s worst-kept secret, and the New York Yankees, in addition to trading for star left fielder Juan Soto, may […]

Could Japanese ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto join his compatriot Shohei Ohtani with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 MLB season? That’s a likely possibility considering the former met with team officials at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday. National MLB insider Russ Dorsey confirmed Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s meeting with Dodgers management, per Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat […]

In a strategic move that could bolster their pitching arsenal, the Los Angeles Dodgers are allegedly showing interest in acquiring pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Josh Hader. This development comes in the wake of Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented decision to defer a major portion of his salary, a move that has provided the Dodgers with additional financial […]

Blake Snell chose the perfect time to pitch one of the best seasons of his career; in 2023, Snell won the NL Cy Young Award after putting up a pristine 2.25 ERA in 180.0 innings of work (32 starts). However, Snell isn’t the grand prize for teams looking for some top-shelf pitching on the free-agent […]

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: the San Francisco Giants are in on another big-ticket free agent. Though they were already rumored to be in the mix for Japanese pitching sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Giants’ interest was all but confirmed after the team met with the coveted free agent on Sunday, according to Buster […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was always going to command a high price tag as he makes the jump to the MLB, but the Japanese star’s asking price may have just increased. In light of Shohei Ohtani’s recent $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers and rumors about several of the wealthiest teams in the league competing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to pay a record $700 million to obtain the services of two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, but according to one MLB insider, they may not be done yet. MLB Network Insider and New York Post columnist Jon Heyman said that it is believed the Dodgers are still interested in NPB superstar […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani agreed to a 10-year, $700 million contract on Saturday. The agreement followed a wild day of rumors and false reports on Friday. Dodgers fans are excited for the future, but LA’s front office understands there is more work to do. The first thought of Ohtani joining the Dodgers […]

After years of speculation and predictions, Shohei Ohtani has finally found his new home in MLB free agency. The two-way phenom has reportedly agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal is worth $700 million across 10 years and there are no opt outs. The Toronto Blue Jays had been rumored to be Ohtani’s destination after it […]

The New York Yankees have landed their white whale, acquiring Juan Soto in a trade with the San Diego Padres. However even with Soto, the Yankees aren’t prepared to stop their offseason spending. New York viewed trading for Soto as a “must have.” As they pursue Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Yankees are viewing him […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to upgrade their pitching rotation in MLB free agency. So why didn’t they make more of an effort to sign Eduardo Rodriguez, a star pitcher who previously pitched in Boston. “Red Sox showed interest in bringing back Eduardo Rodriguez but preferred to wait on (Yoshinobu) Yamamoto and (Shota) Imanaga,” […]

The New York Yankees were expected to be one of the most active teams in this offseason as they are coming off a disappointing season in which they missed the playoffs, and the Evil Empire of the MLB doesn’t stay down for long. On Wednesday night, the Yankees swung the biggest trade of the offseason […]

The New York Yankees are all of a sudden one of the busiest teams in the MLB and they’re doing their due diligence while adding for 2024 and beyond. After acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox, the Yankees are reportedly close to getting Juan Soto and they’ve scheduled a meeting with top […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a hot commodity in MLB free agency after being posted. A plethora of big league teams want his services, including the New York Yankees, the New York Mets, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the San Francisco Giants, among others. While the Bronx Bombers are meeting with the right-hander next week, Mets owner […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is considered the best player in MLB free agency who’s not named Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese hurler is attracting a ton of attention, including from the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, two teams who have always been expected to throw their hats into the ring for the chance to win […]

Outside of Shohei Ohtani, Japanese phenom pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is probably the hottest name on the open market. Virtually every team in the big leagues would love to sign the hard-throwing right-hander, who profiles to be a top-of-the-line starter at the MLB level. The New York Yankees are one ballclub who are seriously in the […]