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YAMAMOTO

Yoshinobu Yamamoto works out at the Dodgers' spring training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 7, 2024
Yamamoto preparing for first MLB season with Dodgers in Arizona
The Dodgers' pitchers and catchers are due to report Friday, about a week earlier than normal.
Former Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto waves during a news conference in Osaka on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 30, 2023
Yamamoto ready for fresh start with Dodgers
Yamamoto has dominated the Pacific League over the past three seasons to a degree few others have ever approached.
Dodgers President Stan Kasten (left) and general manager Brandon Gomes watch as Yoshinobu Yamamoto dons his No. 18 jersey during an introductory news conference at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 28, 2023
Top Japanese pitcher Yamamoto 'beyond ecstatic' to join Dodgers
The club introduced their latest big-money acquisition hours after confirming they had inked him to a 12-year deal worth a reported $325 million.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a 16-6 record with a career-best 1.21 ERA and 169 strikeouts over 164 innings in 23 games this year, earning him a record MLB deal after a multi-team sweepstakes for his services.
BASEBALL
Dec 22, 2023
Yamamoto and Dodgers agree to record 12-year, $325 million deal: report
The 25-year-old right-hander will join Japanese two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani as a member of the Dodgers.
Orix Buffaloes starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws against the Seibu Lions during a baseball game at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Aug. 23.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 18, 2023
Mets owner hosts Yamamoto for dinner in recruitment pitch
The Mets are one of several Major League Baseball clubs believed to be chasing Yamamoto via the posting system.
Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Houston Astros in April 2022. Ohtani, who this week joined the Dodgers as a free agent, is now involved in recruiting star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
BASEBALL
Dec 14, 2023
Ohtani joins Dodgers' pitch to Japan ace Yamamoto
The 25-year-old Yamamoto is one of the most sought-after talents this offseason.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto greets the crowd at a fan appreciation event at Kyocera Dome Osaka last month.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 13, 2023
Dodgers, Red Sox and Jays to meet with Yoshinobu Yamamoto
While only one MLB pitcher has ever signed for over $300 million, speculation has Yamamoto potentially landing a deal that would approach that figure.
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.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami on March 20.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 5, 2023
Yamamoto among top targets as Winter Meetings underway
The Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants are among more than 10 teams said to be pursuing the player.
Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto (left) and Hanshin Tigers rookie Shoki Murakami were named the Pacific League and Central League MVPs, respectively, on Tuesday night.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 29, 2023
Tigers rookie Murakami and Orix ace Yamamoto named MVPs
Yamamoto became the first player since Ichiro Suzuki to win three straight MVP awards, while Murakami also won Central League Rookie of the Year honors.
Orix Buffaloes starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws against the Seibu Lions during a game at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Aug. 23.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 21, 2023
MLB pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets underway
The right-hander is projected to sign a long-term deal worth more than $200 million.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during Game 6 of the Japan Series earlier this month.
BASEBALL
Nov 16, 2023
Orix ace Yamamoto headed for record first MLB contract
"He may be the best pitcher we've ever seen come out of Japan," one MLB team's scout said.
Buffaloes starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Tigers in Game 6 of the Japan Series at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 5, 2023
Buffaloes to allow ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to move to MLB
The move was widely expected before the Buffaloes made it official.
Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto pumps his fist after retiring the side in the 5th inning of his complete game victory over the Hanshin Tigers on Saturday at Kyocera Dome Osaka.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Nov 5, 2023
In likely farewell, Yamamoto dazzles one last time for Buffaloes fans
Yamamoto proved his manager right in one of the most important outings of his career Saturday — potentially his last in NPB.
Buffaloes pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 14 in a complete-game victory over the Tigers in Game 6 of the Japan Series at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 4, 2023
Ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto helps Buffaloes force Game 7 in Japan Series
The Buffaloes beat the Tigers to send the Japan Series to Game 7.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami on March 20.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 30, 2023
Yoshinobu Yamamoto wins third straight Sawamura Award
Yamamoto is expected to move to MLB next season via the posting system.
Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) walks off the mound after being pulled in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the Japan Series on Saturday at Kyocera Dome Osaka.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 29, 2023
After Game 1 loss, is this the end for Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Japan?
The big question after Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s loss in Game 1 of the Japan Series: Is this the end of his NPB career?
Tigers third baseman Teruaki Sato steals second against the Buffaloes in the third inning during Game 1 of the Japan Series at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 28, 2023
Tigers take bite out of Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Japan Series opener
The Tigers got off to a fast start against Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Buffaloes in the Japan Series.
The Buffaloes' Kotaro Kurebayashi (left), Yuma Mune (second from left), Yutaro Sugimoto and Kenya Wakatsuki pose after their win over the Marines at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 19, 2023
Buffaloes rally past Marines in PLCS final stage opener
The Buffaloes took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series as they entered it with a one-win advantage as the league champions.
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