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New York MetsMLB rumors: Mets' Shohei Ohtani belief leads to Yoshinobu Yamamoto pursuit

Like many teams around MLB, the New York Mets will make an effort to sign Shohei Ohtani in free agency. However, if their Ohtani pursuit goes how they’re expecting it to, the Mets have already devised a backup plan. New York believes they have, “no realistic chance,” of landing Ohtani, via Bob Nightengale of USA […]

BettingDodgers favored to land Yoshinobu Yamamoto, per free agency odds

Shohei Ohtani is not the only Japanese commanding attention from the Los Angeles Dodgers and basically every team in the MLB amid the offseason. There is also Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Orix Buffaloes, who has already been given permission by the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) club to try his luck in the big leagues via […]

New York Mets2 best Yoshinobu Yamamoto free agency destinations ahead of 2024 season

The MLB season ended with a bang after the Texas Rangers ended their miraculous run with a World Series championship over the Arizona Diamondbacks. That’s the entire point of all of this: to win the World Series. Texas helped themselves get there in part by making a series of moves in free agency. It’s about […]

Baltimore OriolesThe first move Orioles' Mike Elias must make after winning Executive of the Year

The Baltimore Orioles shocked the MLB world by winning the AL East and earning the American League’s No. 1 seed heading into the playoffs. For all of the Orioles efforts this season, general manager Mike Elias has been recognized. Elias was named the 2023 Executive of the Year, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Brandon […]

New York MetsMLB rumors: Mets viewed as favorite to sign Japanese phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The MLB off-season is heating up, and the New York Mets are reportedly at the front of the pack to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a pitching star straight from Japan’s baseball leagues. Last year, the international market buzzed about Kodai Senga and Masataka Yoshida, but this time, Yamamoto is the one grabbing the headlines. The 24-year-old […]

Los Angeles DodgersDodgers, Yankees will be salivating after Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 14-strikeout outing

The price for Yoshinobu Yamamoto just keeps going up. Possible suitors like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees could be adjusting their financial plan as we speak, following the pitcher’s most recent display of greatness. Yamamoto struck out 14 batters and surrendered just one run in nine innings to lead the Orix Buffaloes […]

San Francisco GiantsGiants stop manager search to scout top Japanese pitcher

The San Francisco Giants have a long to-do list this offseason, starting with finding a new manger. However, the allure of Japanese starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is so strong that the organization decided to put that important task on hold for the time being. President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi made the long trip to […]

Los Angeles DodgersREPORT: Dodgers, Yankees linked to Japanese star pitcher

The MLB playoffs are winding down as only four teams remain. The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and New York Mets, however, are all focused on the offseason at this point. Los Angeles was the only one of the three big market teams to reach the MLB playoffs in 2023, but they were swiftly […]

MLBPrized Japanese pitcher's sky-high value increases with latest incredible feat

The bank accounts of one MLB owner just got a little less robust. Enthralling young pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto achieved some remarkable Japanese League history on Saturday, and in the process likely increased his potential free agent market value. The Orix Buffaloes right-handed ace threw the second no-hitter of his career and just the 100th in […]

Los Angeles DodgersTeam Japan star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto drawing strong interest from Dodgers

In two weeks, the 2023 World Baseball Classic is scheduled to take place, and one of the teams that can take home the title is Team Japan. The Los Angeles Dodgers are taking note, and interest is reportedly strong for pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. According to Matt Borelli of Dodger Blue, Andrew Friedman, the president of […]

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