Archives for December 2025

LOS ANGELES — While baseball is often told through brilliant pitches and hits, today it’s told through a small video — a clip of YoshinobuYamamoto diligently practicing his English in preparation for his championship speech. The clip — with its serious expression and careful pronunciation — has moved fans from Tokyo, Los Angeles, and around […]

After their latest World Series triumph, the Dodgers find themselves firmly in the spotlight of the 2025–26 free agency market. Among the top rumors: that the club might sign the high‑value All‑Star pitcher who previously secured a $102 million contract — a move that would underline L.A.’s willingness to invest heavily in elite pitching. The right‑hander […]

Tatsuya Imai, the standout right-hander from Japan’s Saitama Seibu Lions, has emerged as one of MLB’s most intriguing offseason targets. After posting a 1.92 ERA over 163⅔ innings with 178 strikeouts in 2025, Imai officially entered the MLB posting system, opening the door for major-league suitors. Unlike many Japanese stars who join established MLB powerhouses, […]

The Dodgers, who have long been active in pursuing top bullpen talent, are reportedly no longer among the teams chasing Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks. The right-hander became a free agent after the Rays declined his $11 million club option for 2026, making him one of the most sought-after relief pitchers in the offseason. Fairbanks […]

After eight seasons in Los Angeles, Max Muncy isn’t ready to hang up his cleats — and he wants to do so wearing Dodger blue. The veteran third baseman recently confirmed what many fans suspected: his goal is to retire with the Los Angeles Dodgers. “Obviously I’m hoping the option is turned into something a […]