Yoshinobu Yamamoto bends but doesn’t break as Dodgers split series versus Braves
3 months, 1 week ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto bends but doesn’t break as Dodgers split series versus Braves

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Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers during the first inning of a 9-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Monday. “It wasn’t as sharp command-wise as his first one back, but he made pitches when he needed to,” manager Dave Roberts said. That’s a hard play.” At the plate, the Dodgers were in full factory mode, manufacturing nine runs on just four hits while walking seven times and going three for seven with runners in scoring position. “It’s a shot in the arm,” Roberts said of Yamamoto’s return. “I hope it’s one of those things, given his role, that if we can calm it down, keep it at bay, we can get him back in 16 days,” Roberts said.

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Dodgers Dominate Yankees, Clinching 4-2 Lead in World Series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Dominate Yankees, Clinching 4-2 Lead in World Series

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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 4 of the World Series, extending their lead to 2-0 in the series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing only one hit over 6 1/3 innings. Freddie Freeman hit two home runs, including a walk-off grand slam, to lead the Dodgers to victory. The Dodgers will look …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has best start of 2024 in World Series Game 2
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has best start of 2024 in World Series Game 2

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In 2019, when Gerrit Cole spurned his hometown Angels to sign with the New York Yankees, his agent did not mince words in explaining why. The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series, but it remains to be seen if Shohei Ohtani will play in Game 3 in New York. “Watching how he was …

Dodgers’ starting pitching plan for NLCS vs. Mets remains a work in progress
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers’ starting pitching plan for NLCS vs. Mets remains a work in progress

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The players’ voices were still hoarse. Dodgers Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas expects to play in NLCS vs. Mets Although he missed two games in the NLDS after he sustained a left-adductor strain, Miguel Rojas said he will ‘be ready to go’ in Game 1 on Sunday. Top left-handed reliever Alex Vesia is “highly unlikely” to be on the NLCS roster, …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers under pressure in Dodgers' NLDS win
2 months, 1 week ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers under pressure in Dodgers' NLDS win

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The shortest player on the field at Dodger Stadium looked as if he was the tallest. Yamamoto added, “I think I owe my performance today to my teammates.” Hernández said there was a reason the Dodgers invested as much in Yamamoto as they did. Talking to Yamamoto after his Game 1 debacle in this division series, Friedman said, “You could …

Dodgers vs. Padres: Ready for a Shohei Ohtani-Yu Darvish duel in Game 5?
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers vs. Padres: Ready for a Shohei Ohtani-Yu Darvish duel in Game 5?

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San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish delivers against the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday. Except for the three months he actually played for the team in 2017, Yu Darvish, the Padres’ starter for Game 5, has spent most of his major league career tormenting the Dodgers. Dodgers Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start winner-take-all NLDS Game 5 for …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start winner-take-all NLDS Game 5 for Dodgers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start winner-take-all NLDS Game 5 for Dodgers

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers during Game 1 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 5. “I’m sure Yoshinobu will be a part of it,” Roberts said Thursday, referring to $325-million offseason signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto, his Game 1 starter. “I think the main variable is seeing our guys go out there today, play catch, …

Dodgers concerned about Yoshinobu Yamamoto tipping pitches?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers concerned about Yoshinobu Yamamoto tipping pitches?

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The Dodgers anointed Shohei Ohtani as the highest-paid player in baseball history last December. “But guys in the ’pen picked us up, and the offense was relentless with their at-bats.” Game 2 is Sunday, with hometown star Jack Flaherty scheduled to start for the Dodgers. “He was really down,” Ohtani said, “so I’m glad we were able to win.” The …

Dodgers' starting pitching woes could lead to another NLDS loss
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers' starting pitching woes could lead to another NLDS loss

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler walks off the field during a game against the Angels in September. The Dodgers’ starting rotation is in a precarious spot heading into the National League Division Series. The Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the opening game of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Saturday but not necessarily because they …

Freeman’s 3-run homer helps Dodgers to 9-0 win, dropping Braves out of playoff position
3 months, 1 week ago

Freeman’s 3-run homer helps Dodgers to 9-0 win, dropping Braves out of playoff position

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ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer against his former team and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta 9-0 on Monday night, dropping the Braves out of a playoff position. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed four hits and two walks in four innings, throwing 72 pitches in his second start since returning from a right arm injury — up from 59 …

The Sports Report: Yoshinobu Yamamoto has stellar return to Dodgers
3 months, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: Yoshinobu Yamamoto has stellar return to Dodgers

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Dodgers defense ruins strong return by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in loss to Cubs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers defense ruins strong return by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in loss to Cubs

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws to the plate during the first inning. “We’ve got to eliminate that.” Indeed, for a team that Roberts hoped would be in “playoff mode” as they close in on another National League West division title, holding a 4½-game lead entering Wednesday, the maddening mental lapses in the field wasted what otherwise was an encouraging day for their …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will return to Dodgers’ rotation next week after nearly 3-month injury absence
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will return to Dodgers’ rotation next week after nearly 3-month injury absence

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yoshinobu Yamamoto will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation next week after missing nearly three months with a right arm injury. The $325 million right-hander has made two recent rehab starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City, and the pitching-thin Dodgers aren’t waiting any longer to find out whether Yamamoto can contribute down the stretch as they chase …

Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes 1st minor league rehab start after over 2 months on injured list
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes 1st minor league rehab start after over 2 months on injured list

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ROUND ROCK, Texas — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his first rehab start after more than two months on the injured list, throwing two innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. The right-hander allowed one hit and one earned run while striking out two and walking none. “Threw well, came out of it good,” Roberts said in …

Pitching woes continue for the Dodgers, who own narrow NL West lead despite injuries
4 months ago

Pitching woes continue for the Dodgers, who own narrow NL West lead despite injuries

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LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers finally have their hitters healthy. “Everything is starting to come all together.” Manager Dave Roberts called it “a very positive day for Yoshinobu.” He said in the next five days Yamamoto will throw three innings and then complete a rehab assignment. As long as he recovers well, then we start homing in on …

Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward delivers 3-run homer in 8th as Dodgers rally to beat Mariners 6-3
4 months ago

Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward delivers 3-run homer in 8th as Dodgers rally to beat Mariners 6-3

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LOS ANGELES — Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward broke an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-3 victory over the reeling Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. We didn’t quite get enough.” Mookie Betts tied it at 3 with two outs in the seventh on an RBI double down the left-field line off Muñoz, who …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto hopeful of returning to Dodgers’ rotation despite not having a timeline
5 months ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto hopeful of returning to Dodgers’ rotation despite not having a timeline

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto is hopeful of returning this season, even though there isn’t a timeline on when that might happen. “I’m trying to come back as soon as I can,” Yamamoto said through an interpreter before Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. “I have to keep working with the trainers and just do my preparation …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto no longer feeling pain, but his return timeline is unclear
5 months ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto no longer feeling pain, but his return timeline is unclear

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Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in May. However, neither the Dodgers nor their star Japanese right-hander has yet set a target date for Yamamoto’s return, leaving his status unclear as MLB’s July 30 trade deadline approaches. “I feel it’s going extremely well.” Yet there is still no firm date on when Yamamoto might …

Letters to Sports: Dave Roberts deserves a contract extension. Or does he?
5 months, 1 week ago

Letters to Sports: Dave Roberts deserves a contract extension. Or does he?

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If pitching is 75% or more in importance, the obvious must be stated: The Dodgers are indeed in trouble come playoff time. We all knew ace Tyler Glasnow wouid go down and Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched once a week in Japan. Fred Wallin Westlake Village Truly surprising is how surprised the Dodgers organization seemingly is with the respective injury breakdowns of …

Gavin Stone reminds Dodgers why he might be the best Yoshinobu Yamamoto alternative
6 months ago

Gavin Stone reminds Dodgers why he might be the best Yoshinobu Yamamoto alternative

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Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone delivers during the first inning Thursday in a 5-3 series-clinching win over Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. “These starters,” manager Dave Roberts said, “just need to go out there and be themselves.” Still, recent history suggests the Dodgers will, at some point, need someone to fill Yamamoto’s role near the top of the rotation. Stone’s …

Four ways the Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto injuries impact the Dodgers
6 months, 1 week ago

Four ways the Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto injuries impact the Dodgers

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Amid the doom of dire injury updates, and gloom of two star players being sidelined the foreseeable future, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts dropped in a dash of optimism Sunday afternoon. “We’ll be fine,” Roberts insisted, even as he announced Mookie Betts had a fractured hand and Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a strained rotator cuff. Even with Betts and Yamamoto sidelined for …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto placed on 15-day injured list by Dodgers with strained rotator cuff
6 months, 1 week ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto placed on 15-day injured list by Dodgers with strained rotator cuff

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LOS ANGELES — Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a strained rotator cuff, manager Dave Roberts said Sunday, adding that tests did not show a tear. Yamamoto was placed on the 15-day injured list before Los Angeles beat Kansas City 3-0 on Sunday. So for us to be proactive and put him on the IL seems like the smartest thing.” Yamamoto …

Dodgers’ Yamamoto leaves start vs. KC after 2 innings due to triceps tightness. IL stint is possible
6 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers’ Yamamoto leaves start vs. KC after 2 innings due to triceps tightness. IL stint is possible

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto could be heading to the injured list after he left his start Saturday night against Kansas City after two innings due to triceps tightness. Right now, we’re going by what he is saying and feeling.” Yamamoto had his scheduled start Thursday against Texas pushed back for extra rest due to the triceps tightness. …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto likely heading to injured list after early exit in Dodgers loss
6 months, 1 week ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto likely heading to injured list after early exit in Dodgers loss

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers in the first inning of a 7-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. “It’s a high possibility,” Roberts said, when asked if Yamamoto would be placed on the 15-day injured list as a precaution. “But we’ll get our doctors involved, and see if there’s more to it.” Yamamoto said …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto stellar in another big-game setting as Dodgers edge Yankees
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto stellar in another big-game setting as Dodgers edge Yankees

LA Times  

As the baseball world orbited around him Friday, Yoshinobu Yamamoto hardly seemed to care. “But I know, for sure, the moment, the stage won’t be too big.” Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches to New York Yankees star Aaron Judge during the first inning Friday at Yankee Stadium. “He’s pitched in a lot of big games in his career,” Roberts said, referring to …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers get back to winning with a 4-1 victory over the Rockies
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers get back to winning with a 4-1 victory over the Rockies

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LOS ANGELES — Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run over six solid innings, and Jason Heyward and Will Smith had RBI doubles in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. Kiké Hernández also drove in a run for the Dodgers, who have won four of five after dropping Friday’s series opener in Colorado’s first win …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines and Dodgers’ offense shows some life in win over Rockies
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines and Dodgers’ offense shows some life in win over Rockies

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Dodgers baserunner Andy Pages scores on a double by Jason Heyward during the second inning of a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night. “We’re not going to put 10 runs on the board every day, but we try to maximize every single thing to make our lead bigger.” Yamamoto gave up his only run …

Frustrated Dodgers fall to Reds, extend losing streak to five games
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Frustrated Dodgers fall to Reds, extend losing streak to five games

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Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes, right, speaks with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto during the third inning of a loss to the Reds Sunday in Cincinnati. “So we’ll try and get on the heater tomorrow.” The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani stands in the dugout after grounding out during the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. “When you get a good pitch to …

Topsy-turvy game ends with Dodgers beating Giants in extra innings
7 months, 1 week ago

Topsy-turvy game ends with Dodgers beating Giants in extra innings

LA Times  

Mookie Betts celebrates as he scores ahead of Freddie Freeman on Will Smith’s double in the 10th inning Monday. And in the Dodgers’ 6-4 win, there were plenty of them in a game that featured an early pitchers’ duel, a late-inning bullpen battle, and a dramatic extra-inning ending, when Will Smith hammered a go-ahead two-run double in the top of …

‘He is starting to become that guy’: Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines in Dodgers’ victory
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘He is starting to become that guy’: Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines in Dodgers’ victory

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto is starting to give the Dodgers that feeling. “You start to have that feeling like, ‘It’s Yamamoto’s day,’” manager Dave Roberts explained with a smile before first pitch. Though he gave up a first-pitch home run to Jazz Chisholm Jr., he was able to “stay calm … and execute my pitches” he said through his interpreter postgame, mixing …

Inside Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s MLB transition, which continued in Dodgers’ win over Cubs
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s MLB transition, which continued in Dodgers’ win over Cubs

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers during the first inning of a 4-1 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday. “He just didn’t want a repeat of Seoul,” manager Dave Roberts said proudly postgame, contrasting Saturday’s effort with the five-run, one-inning dud Yamamoto endured in South Korea to start his rookie season. “Just being mindful of that, …

Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto proves he can pitch in MLB
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto proves he can pitch in MLB

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto looks back after a pitch against the Cardinals on Saturday. Eight days after a cataclysmic debut in South Korea that raised concerns about whether the Dodgers set $375 million ablaze when they signed Yamamoto, the Japanese right-hander pitched five scoreless innings in a 10-inning, 6-5 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals. Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s bounce-back start spoiled as Cardinals expose Dodgers bullpen
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s bounce-back start spoiled as Cardinals expose Dodgers bullpen

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers during the fourth inning of a 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. “A guy like Joe Kelly,” Roberts said, “it really shouldn’t, doesn’t matter when he pitches.” Only this time, it did, with Kelly’s sloppy seventh looming as the biggest factor in a preventable defeat. “He’s a …

Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea split
9 months ago

Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea split

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SEOUL, South Korea — After chasing Yoshinobu Yamamoto from his major league debut after one inning and scoring their most runs ever against the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego’s Xander Bogaerts was sad to leave the Gocheok Sky Dome. Jake Cronenworth tied a career high with four hits and had four RBIs as the Padres outlasted the Dodgers 15-11 on …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasts 1 inning in Dodgers debut, gives up 5 runs to Padres
9 months ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasts 1 inning in Dodgers debut, gives up 5 runs to Padres

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted just one inning in his Los Angeles Dodgers’ debut after signing a record $325 million, 12-year contract, giving up five runs to the San Diego Padres in a 15-11 loss on Thursday night. “I just got to get ready for the next outing.” San Diego batted around, and Michael Grove relieved Yamamoto with …

Startled Dodgers move on after Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter accused of theft, gambling
9 months ago

Startled Dodgers move on after Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter accused of theft, gambling

LA Times  

The camera shot of the dugout looked reminiscent of so many before. As The Times first reported, representatives of Ohtani accused his interpreter of engaging in a “massive theft” of the two-way star’s funds, with millions of dollars of Ohtani’s money allegedly used to pay off gambling debts Mizuhara owed to a bookmaker. Like I said, no matter what cards …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto battered by Padres in slugfest as Dodgers split series in Korea
9 months ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto battered by Padres in slugfest as Dodgers split series in Korea

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted only one inning in his MLB debut, allowing five runs to the Padres on Thursday. “This team has been through a lot, as far as the core guys over the years,” manager Dave Roberts said, downplaying the impact of Ohtani’s off-the-field drama compared to his team’s three errors, six walks allowed and 17 hits …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's success rooted in a willingness to change
9 months, 1 week ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's success rooted in a willingness to change

LA Times  

Yoshinobu Yamamato did what? Dodgers Yoshinobu Yamamoto agrees to 12-year, $325-million deal with Dodgers Japanese pitching ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto agreed to a deal with the Dodgers, joining the newly acquired Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow on the team. If a player made an error, Yamamoto would joke, “You better hit.” Miyagi said he often pitched the day after Yamamoto, which …

‘The numbers weren’t good’ for Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto in second spring start
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘The numbers weren’t good’ for Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto in second spring start

LA Times  

Yoshinobu Yamamoto did not feel comfortable pitching out of the stretch on Wednesday, which was unfortunate seeing as the new Dodgers right-hander spent most of his rocky three-inning stint against the Chicago White Sox with runners on base. I was testing a couple of things, and that was good.” Yamamoto, who breezed through two scoreless innings against the Texas Rangers …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws 2 impressive, scoreless innings in MLB exhibition debut for Dodgers
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws 2 impressive, scoreless innings in MLB exhibition debut for Dodgers

Associated Press  

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Even Shohei Ohtani was intrigued by Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s exhibition debut Wednesday, making the 30-minute drive through Phoenix suburbs in a white convertible to show his support for a fellow Japanese star, even though he wasn’t playing in the game. When Yamamoto was asked how Ohtani judged the outing, the pitcher grinned and said “so-so.” Roberts said the …

‘He’s comfortable.’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto continues Dodgers acclimation with strong spring debut
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘He’s comfortable.’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto continues Dodgers acclimation with strong spring debut

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw two scoreless innings against the Rangers in his spring training debut. During one of their first conversations at Dodgers camp, as the team planned out Yamamoto’s schedule for the spring, Prior asked his new starter about his routine for “touch and feel” bullpen sessions — brief, low-effort throwing activities mostly meant to keep a …

‘He can be a frontline starter.’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto flashing his star potential
10 months, 1 week ago

‘He can be a frontline starter.’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto flashing his star potential

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto works out during spring training at Camelback Ranch. “That,” Freeman said, “was incredible.” Each of the reactions were in response to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers’ new $325 million Japanese star who threw his first live batting practice of the spring Saturday morning. “He’s very intelligent, very curious, and he’s going to be prepared and understand how …

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto looks for quick adjustment to majors
10 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto looks for quick adjustment to majors

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, center, adjusts his cap as he talks with teammates and staff on the field during the first day of spring training on Friday. “He’s your height,” a colleague told me after watching me stand a couple of feet to the right of Yamamoto on Sunday, when he addressed reporters for the first time this spring training. …

How Shohei Ohtani sold Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the Dodgers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

How Shohei Ohtani sold Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the Dodgers

LA Times  

Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto smiles during his introductory news conference in the centerfield plaza at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. Shohei Ohtani didn’t attend Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s introductory news conference, but he didn’t have to. “Let’s stop admiring them.” Yoshinobu Yamamoto embraces Shohei Ohtani after Team Japan defeated Team USA to win the World Baseball Classic on March 21 in Miami. “I felt …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto says Shohei Ohtani’s unique contract helped sell him on the Dodgers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto says Shohei Ohtani’s unique contract helped sell him on the Dodgers

LA Times  

The Dodgers unveiled yet another Tokyo giant on Wednesday, officially adding highly touted Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a $1.025-billion Pacific Rim portfolio that is anchored by two-way star Shohei Ohtani. “It’s hard to compare year to year, players to players, staffs to staffs, but this is a pretty good staff we got.” Yamamoto’s deal includes a $50-million signing bonus …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto the next Dodgers ace? Scouts praise his skill, question his durability
1 year ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto the next Dodgers ace? Scouts praise his skill, question his durability

LA Times  

As the center fielder for Team Japan in last spring’s World Baseball Classic, Lars Nootbaar had a unique view of the jaw-dropping four-pitch repertoire of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Japanese right-hander who agreed to a 12-year, $325-million deal with the Dodgers on Thursday. Nootbaar, the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder whose mother is Japanese, marveled at the way Yamamoto’s fastball, which sits …

What we’re hearing about Mets’ pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto
1 year ago

What we’re hearing about Mets’ pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — By hopping on a plane last week to Japan, the New York Mets clearly demonstrated how much Yoshinobu Yamamoto means to them. Mets owner Steve Cohen flew to Japan last week to meet with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, league sources told @TheAthletic. Stearns has never seen Yamamoto pitch in person, but the Mets in the past have sent someone …

Waiting game: Why the Dodgers’ winter plans hinge on Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto
1 year ago

Waiting game: Why the Dodgers’ winter plans hinge on Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto

LA Times  

The Dodgers appear to be waiting for this offseason’s two biggest dominoes, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, to fall before making any other major moves. Instead, with the winter meetings approaching next week, the team appears to be waiting for this offseason’s two biggest dominoes to fall first, anxious to learn their fate in the sweepstakes for Shohei Ohtani and …

Ken’s 4 MLB teams under pressure; Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the pitcher everyone wants
1 year ago

Ken’s 4 MLB teams under pressure; Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the pitcher everyone wants

New York Times  

This is a digital version of The Windup newsletter. There's a reason so many teams are in on Yoshinobu Yamamoto @JimBowdenGM gives his take on the recently posted Japanese ace 🔥 pic.twitter.com/z6F6LNwIij — MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM November 26, 2023 I’m certainly not trying to say that any team should bank on Yamamoto over Ohtani when it comes to …

Top MLB prospect Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 25, enjoys record-breaking performance in Japan Series 'with $200m-rated pitcher drawing interest from Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox'
1 year, 1 month ago

Top MLB prospect Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 25, enjoys record-breaking performance in Japan Series 'with $200m-rated pitcher drawing interest from Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox'

Daily Mail  

In what could be his final performance before signing a lucrative Major League Baseball contract this winter, pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto set a Japan Series record with 14 strikeouts in a must-win game for the Orix Buffaloes. Yoshinobu Yamamoto set a Japan Series record with 14 strikeouts in a must-win game for Orix 'I went to the mound able to concentrate …

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