In an alternate universe, Yoshinobu ... Young equivalent — with the Orix Buffaloes from 2021-23. The Mets were also among the deep-pocketed bidders for Yamamoto, who met with Boone and Yankees ...

For the Yankees ... Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws to a New York Yankees batter during ... [+] the first inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP ...

I know the Yankees would love to have him," Kay said, per a January 15 article from Jimmy Hascup of NJ Advance Media. "That’s why they don’t want to sign a long-term deal for a first baseman.

Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to ... San Diego Padres and New York Yankees interested. Sasaki idolizes Padres star Yu Darvish, who encourages the young pitcher to make his own decision.

Speaking at a charity event on Thursday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that the team utilized Hideki Matsui during its pitch to Yamamoto, but didn't specify how. In addition to the ...

the Los Angeles Dodgers landed star Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto with a 12-year, $325 million deal Thursday, per multiple media reports. Yamamato's pact would eclipse New York Yankees ...