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YOSHITOMO TSUTSUGO

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo has played for the Rays, Dodgers and Pirates during his MLB career.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 21, 2023
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo reaches minor league deal with San Francisco
Tsutsugo has a .197 average in 182 games across three MLB seasons.
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo joined the independent league Staten Island FerryHawks after being released by the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate in June.
BASEBALL
Aug 2, 2023
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo goes 2-for-4 in Staten Island debut
The 31-year-old was released by the Texas Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, the Round Rock Express, in June.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 23, 2023
Rangers affiliate releases struggling Yoshitomo Tsutsugo
The Texas Rangers' Triple-A affiliate the Round Rock Express said Thursday they have released Japanese first baseman-outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 7, 2023
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to continue MLB journey in Texas
As he vies for an MLB roster spot with the Texas Rangers, Yoshitomo Tsutsugo will also be thinking of his former Samurai Japan teammates battling to regain World Baseball Classic supremacy, the 31-year-old infielder said Monday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 16, 2022
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo inks minors deal with Jays; Kohei Arihara to return
The former standout for NPB's Yokohama DeNA BayStars is expected to play for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons while seeking a return to the majors under the deal.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 4, 2022
Pirates designate Yoshitomo Tsutsugo for assignment
First baseman Yoshitomo Tsutsugo was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates in order to make room on the 40-man roster on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 29, 2022
Pirates move Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to injured list with back strain
Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton said he was unsure whether the Japanese slugger would need more than the minimum 10 days to recover after trying to play through the injury.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 8, 2022
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo belts first home run of season in win for Pirates
With two outs, Tsutsugo whiffed at a fastball before blasting a high 1-2 heater from reliever Phillip Diehl, sending it 118 meters into the stands.
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BASEBALL / MLB
May 2, 2022
Seiya Suzuki ends skid with RBI double in Cubs' win over Brewers
Seiya Suzuki went 1-for-4 and doubled in an insurance run to end a 17-plate appearance hitless skid and help the Chicago Cubs snap a three-game losing streak in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 8, 2022
Seiya Suzuki gets first MLB hit as Cubs win on opening day
Welcomed by a huge cheer from the home crowd at Wrigley Field, the 27-year-old former Carp slugger got his first hit in the big leagues off last year's NL Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 17, 2022
Seiya Suzuki set to join Yoshitomo Tsutsugo and Shogo Akiyama in NL Central
If the deal goes through, Suzuki will be in the same division as Japan's other two MLB position players.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 29, 2021
Lefty slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to re-sign with Pirates, agent confirms
The 29-year-old first baseman-outfielder will ink a one-year contract worth $4 million with the Pirates, who finished the 2021 season at the bottom of the National League Central division.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 25, 2021
Pirates reportedly re-sign Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to new deal
The deal involving the 29-year-old first baseman and outfielder is said to be worth $4 million and is pending a physical.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 4, 2021
Yusei Kikuchi to become free agent after declining player option
The 30-year-old had a contract that included both the player option and a series of four one-year team options from 2022 to 2025 valued at $66 million.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 21, 2021
Pirates' Yoshitomo Tsutsugo hits homer and two RBIs in loss to Reds
The left-handed slugger belted the home run off a fastball from Cincinnati starter Vladimir Gutierrez, launching it to the stands behind right field.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 7, 2021
Pirates' Yoshitomo Tsutsugo continues hot hitting in win over Tigers
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo continued to deliver at the plate Monday for the Pittsburgh Pirates, driving in a pair of runs in a 6-3 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 6, 2021
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo homers in second straight game for Pirates
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo homered in a second straight game for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, blasting a solo shot in the first inning of an 11-8 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 17, 2021
Pirates sign Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to major league deal
The Pirates are Tsutsugo's third major league club since leaving Japan to join the Tampa Bay Rays on a two-year, $12 million contract last year.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 12, 2021
Rays place Yoshitomo Tsutsugo on waiver list
The Tampa Bay Rays designated infielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo for assignment on Tuesday and removed him from the 40-man roster to make room for a different player.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 6, 2021
Angels' Shohei Ohtani has solid night on mound before Rays rally against bullpen
The 26-year-old returned to the mound for his fourth pitching start of the season, but was not in the lineup. He struck out seven and walked six.

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