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Teruaki Sato MLB posting and team interest

7 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Teruaki Sato projected to exceed Lee Jung-hoo contract value

Following his 2026 Triple Crown achievement, Hanshin Tigers infielder Teruaki Sato has been officially posted for international transfer. This opens a 45-day window for Major League Baseball organizations to negotiate a

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Kimiyasu Kudo begins tenure as Chunichi Dragons manager

7 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Chunichi Dragons Manager Kudo provides stern guidance during autumn camp

Kimiyasu Kudo, the former SoftBank Hawks manager who led his team to five Japan Series titles, has officially begun his tenure as the new manager of the Chunichi Dragons. This appointment follows the resignation of Kazuk

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Nippon Professional Baseball roster changes

8 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Masahito Morishita declares intention to exercise domestic FA rights

In late September 2026, Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) teams began making significant changes to their rosters. The Saitama Seibu Lions removed pitcher Yamato Fuji from the active roster, while the Orix Buffaloes rem

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Toronto Blue Jays roster rebuilding and recruitment

16 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: Chicago Cubs extend qualifying offer to Seiya Suzuki

The Toronto Blue Jays are pursuing several avenues to rebuild their roster following a last-place finish in the American League East. The organization continues to target Japanese talent to address offensive and pitching

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Japanese professional baseball coaching changes

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Yutaka Takagi comments on Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants coaching changes

Recent coaching appointments have been made within the Nippon Professional Baseball league. Kenji Yano has been named the first-team batting chief coach for the Hanshin Tigers, following his tenure as a roving batting co

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Japanese baseball players seeking MLB moves

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Japanese baseball stars Sato, Taira, and Itoh apply for MLB posting

Several Japanese professional baseball players are pursuing moves to Major League Baseball (MLB) via the posting system during the current off-season. Seibu Lions pitcher Kaima Taira, who earned the Pacific League’s best

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Yomiuri Giants managerial and organizational changes

8 clusters · 43 sources · last updated

Latest: Hideki Matsui begins tenure as Yomiuri Giants manager

The Yomiuri Giants are navigating a period of organizational instability following the May resignation of former manager Shinnosuke Abe. Abe resigned amid allegations of domestic violence, though he was not indicted in J

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Orix Buffaloes player roster and injury updates

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Japanese Professional Baseball: Roster Changes and Season Outlook

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Ryuhei Soya underwent Tommy John surgery on September 23 following elbow discomfort experienced during a game against SoftBank. Soya, a former first-round draft pick and World Baseball Classic part

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Japanese youth baseball prospect developments

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Dodgers linked to high school pitcher Shoki Oda

Attention is increasing on young baseball talent in Japan as the professional draft approaches. In university baseball, Keito Kawajiri of Asia University achieved a no-hitter in the Tohto League, the first in 22 years. I

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