Blue Jays make Kazuma Okamoto signing official
The Toronto Blue Jays will formally introduce Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto on Tuesday, days after signing the 29-year-old…
Scouting next offseason’s slate of NPB stars and where they’ll wind up
With pitcher Tatsuya Imai and infielder Kazuma Okamoto both reaching agreements with MLB teams over the past few…
This Year’s Japanese Baseball Free Agents Might Just Be Guys
Here is a flowchart to determine whether you should be excited about the Japanese free agents coming to…
Blue Jays make Kazuma Okamoto signing official
The Toronto Blue Jays will formally introduce Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto on Tuesday, days after signing the 29-year-old…
Nippon-Ham CBO Kuriyama: “There are cases where players come to Japan not only from Japan but also from around the world”… Attending a scouting meeting | Pacific League
Nippon-Ham CBO Kuriyama: “There are cases where players come to Japan not only from Japan but also from…
Japanese star Tatsuya Imai agrees to 3-year contract with Houston Astros, report says
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract, according to The…
Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto adds power — and raises expectations in Toronto
Okamoto also helped Japan win the World Baseball Classic in 2023, hitting a solo homer and scoring twice…
Jon Duplantier Signs With NPB’s Yokohama BayStars
The Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced the signing of right-hander Jon Duplantier. The 31-year-old will…
Japanese Star Tatsuya Imai Makes MLB Decision: Report
Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with the Houston Astros, sources with knowledge…
Houston Astros sign star pitcher Tatsuya Imai to 3-year deal worth up to $63 million
shutterstock_1247018716-1267326 The Houston Astros have reached an agreement with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, locking up one of the…
Why righty Kona Takahashi is returning to Japan for 2026 season
Kona Takahashi’s 45-day posting window for finding a contract with MLB teams closes Sunday, but The Athletic’s Will…
MLB Rumors on Cubs’ Value of Tatsuya Imai Before Astros Contract in Free Agency
Tatsuya Imai was a player on the Chicago Cubs’ radar before he agreed to a deal with the…