LOS ANGELES — Given the medical travails of the Dodgers’ pitching staff this season, it might have been tempting to view Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s return Tuesday night with eyes covered, peering out between your fingers. But it could not have gone much better. In his first game since leaving his June 15 start with a strained … Read more
Shota Imanaga pitches during the 2023 World Baseball Classic Championship game between Team USA and Team Japan on March 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The San Francisco Giants hope that third time’s the charm with their pursuit of a Japanese prospect this offseason, as their sights are reportedly now set on … Read more
The Mets failed, but not through a lack of effort. They tried, through their actions and their money, to lure Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Queens. Team owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns flew to Japan before the winter meetings for an in-person sit-down with the pitcher and his family, getting a head … Read more
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, seen here at the 2023 World Baseball Classic Workout Day at the Tokyo Dome on March 8, 2023, is one of the biggest names left in free agency this offseason. Lucas Stevenson/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Worldwide Leader’s MLB insider came out with a story about the overseas phenom on Monday that offers … Read more
Blake Snell, seen here pitching for the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park on Aug. 30, 2022, has a strong history against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his career. Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images While the Giants seem to be going after Japanese starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto harder than any other hurler, another pitcher they’ve been connected … Read more
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels runs the bases against the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 9, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images The San Francisco Giants could have more than half of their roster next season make more than two-way phenom, and reported Dodgers signee, Shohei Ohtani in 2024. The race for … Read more
