Kazuma Okamoto joins short list of Blue Jays signees from NPB in Japan
Kazuma Okamoto joins short list of Blue Jays signees from NPB in Japan originally appeared on The Sporting…
Reports: Toronto Blue Jays agree to deal with Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays and Japanese free-agent third baseman Kazuma Okamoto have agreed to terms on…
Washington Nationals sign crafty lefty Foster Griffin from Japan
Paul Toboni has made his first free agent signing as Washington Nationals President of Baseball Operations and it…
Phillies’ former No. 1 prospect stays in Japan rather than return to MLB
Phillies’ former No. 1 prospect stays in Japan rather than return to MLB originally appeared on The Sporting…
Angels Linked To Okamoto Again As Third Baseman’s Posting Window Winds Down
The Los Angeles Angels have been looking for a third baseman for a while now, and they’ve been…
Girls inspired by Shohei Ohtani leading Japan’s next wave of two-way players
In Japan, the path for boys toward baseball stardom is clear. They grow up dreaming of Koshien and…
Paul Toboni’s first free agent signing explains decision to sign with Washington Nationals
With the ongoing MacKenzie Gore question still unanswered, how the starting pitching rotation for the Nationals would unfold…
Foster Griffin and Nationals finalize 1-year, $5.5 million contract
WASHINGTON — Left-hander Foster Griffin and the Washington Nationals finalized a $5.5 million contract. Griffin, who pitched in…
Free Agent Profile: Kazuma Okamoto
Until this week, it was unknown if 3B/1B Kazuma Okamoto would even be available for MLB teams. The…
From parrots to chemists, the world is captivated by baseball superstar Ohtani | Sports
TOKYO (AP) — “Ohtani. Home run. Awesome. Ohtani. Home run.” Cocochan Hayakawa, a chatty parrot with nearly 48,000…
Yankees linked to six-time NPB All-Star slugger in free agency
Yankees linked to six-time NPB All-Star slugger in free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The…