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NEW YORK YANKEES

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman completed a seven-player deal this week, with the centerpiece headed to New York in 25-year-old slugger Juan Soto.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 8, 2023
Yankees want Juan Soto long-term. Is Yamamoto next?
The Yankees had a representative at every start made by Yamamoto, who has become a hot commodity in the MLB free agent market.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, posted by the Orix Buffaloes, won both the Pacific League MVP and his third-straight Sawamura Award in 2023.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 7, 2023
Top MLB free agent Yamamoto to travel to U.S. to meet with Yankees
The report also said New York Mets owner Steve Cohen flew to Japan last week to meet with the right-hander.
Outfielder Juan Soto is on the move to the New York Yankees in a blockbuster, seven-player deal.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 7, 2023
Yankees to acquire slugger Juan Soto in blockbuster trade
The Yankees will send four pitchers, including Michael King and Jhonny Brito, as part of the package to land the star outfielder.
Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole went 15-4 and led the league in ERA (2.63) on his way to his first Cy Young Award.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 16, 2023
Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Padres' Blake Snell win Cy Young Awards
Cole received all 30 first-place votes to become the 11th unanimous winner in the American League.
Former catcher Jonathan Lucroy (left) said getting used to a new pitching staff after a trade was like "speed dating."
BASEBALL
Jul 31, 2023
Building new relationships makes trade deadline complex for catchers
The weeks leading up to Major League Baseball’s trading deadline are always tense. Every team has to evaluate where they are in the standings, what the organization’s long-term outlook is and how much could be changed by acquiring a few veterans.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 18, 2023
Shohei Ohtani homers in third straight game as Angels beat Yankees
The Japanese player does not usually celebrate in such a zealous manner, and it drew a reaction from Angels manager Phil Nevin.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 29, 2023
Yankees' Domingo German throws perfect game against A's
German fired the first perfect game in MLB since the Seattle Mariners" Felix Hernandez fanned 12 in a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 15, 2012.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 19, 2023
Shohei Ohtani hits fourth homer in Angels' win over Yankees
The two-way star marked a memorable occasion, with his home run arriving on the 100th anniversary of the opening of the original Yankee Stadium.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 13, 2023
The 'sweeper' is MLB's new(ish) pitch on the block
"It’s kind of a glitch pitch,” said Matt Blake, the Yankees’ pitching coach. "Some guys were throwing it, but maybe didn’t really understand how they were doing it.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 22, 2022
Aaron Judge named 16th captain in Yankees history
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge on was named the 16th captain in franchise history on Wednesday, on the heels of his MVP season and landmark free agent contract
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BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 9, 2022
Yankees agree to record $360 million deal with Aaron Judge
The National League's San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres were also pitching offers to Judge.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 24, 2022
Astros rally to sweep Yankees and set up Phillies game in World Series
Houston will open the World Series Friday night at home against Philadelphia, which beat San Diego earlier Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 23, 2022
Astros and Phillies win big to reach brink of World Series
Rhys Hoskins smashed two home runs as Philadelphia outslugged visiting San Diego, while Houston pitchers allowed the Yankees only one hit over eight innings in a shutout.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 21, 2022
Framber Valdez tosses gem to give Astros 2-0 ALCS edge over Yankees
Valdez allowed two unearned runs on four hits and no walks while recording nine strikeouts.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 21, 2022
Yes, starters are going deeper into MLB games this postseason
In the case of the San Diego Padres, manager Bob Melvin thinks letting starters go deep is part of the reason theyu2019ve gotten so far in the playoffs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 20, 2022
Padres rally to get even against Phillies in NLCS
The San Diego Padres erupted for five runs in the fifth inning to erase a two-run deficit on the way to an 8-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that evened the National League Championship Series at 1-1 on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 16, 2022
Guardians stage late-inning comeback to take 2-1 ALDS lead against Yankees
Rookie Oscar Gonzalez has matched Hall of Famer David Ortiz for the most go-ahead hits in the ninth inning or later in a single postseason.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 14, 2022
Shohei Ohtani runner-up to Aaron Judge in Baseball Digest MVP award
Judge received 18 first-place votes from the 22-member panel of former players while Ohtani garnered four first-place votes.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 14, 2022
MLB's playoff series set to swap cities in drama packed weekend
It will be the Phillies' first home playoff game since 2011 when they ultimately fell in five games in the NLDS to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 6, 2022
Fan who caught Aaron Judge's record-setting home run unsure about plans
The Dallas man who caught v 's American League record-breaking 62nd home run ball on Tuesday night said he has not decided what to do with the historic souvenir.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world