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Comment U.S. fee limits for young players curb outflow for now, but systems need rethink Japanese pitcher Roki…
Japan’s Central League baseball teams to adopt DH rule in 2027
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Roki Sasaki’s move to MLB shows Japan’s struggle to keep top prospects
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