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Japanese star Sasaki says he's joining Dodgers
Roki Sasaki, the prized Japanese pitching prospect who has had scouts drooling over his potential since high school, has chosen the Los Angeles Dodgers as his major league team, he announced on ...ESPN - 2h -
Los Angeles Dodgers land star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old right-handed ace from Japan, signed with the MLB.NBC News - 9h -
Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by host
Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebritiesABC News - 18h -
SpaceX launches a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies
SpaceX launches a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companiesABC News - 3d -
Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers: Japanese ace agrees to deal with World Series champs
The 23-year-old pitching phenom will reportedly get a $6.5 million signing bonusCBS Sports - 6h -
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles DodgersABC News - 6h -
Roki Sasaki contract: How MLB rules limit Japanese ace's Dodgers deal, and why he is worth much more
Sasaki is reportedly getting a $6.5 million signing bonus as he makes the jump to MLBCBS Sports - 8h -
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says on Instagram post he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says on Instagram post he intends to sign with Los Angeles DodgersABC News - 9h -
Latest buzz on free agent Roki Sasaki: Japanese star chooses to sign with Dodgers
Here is the latest buzz surrounding Japanese free agent right-hander Roki Sasaki, who is expected to sign with an MLB team in January...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Roki Sasaki says he's signing with Dodgers, giving them monster Japanese trio in rotation
The 23-year-old phenom is joining Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the Dodgers.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Five takeaways from our 2025 Mock Draft: Spending up for pitchers like Verlander may be an outdated strategy
Also, find out where Ronald Acuna lands following last year's knee injuryCBS Sports - 20h -
How Roki Sasaki finalists can get a leg up in contract negotiations for Japanese ace
Sasaki has reportedly narrowed his suitors down to three teamsCBS Sports - 1d -
Shotaro Morii, 18-year-old 2-way player, bypasses Japanese baseball to sign with Athletics
Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed to ...ABC News - 2d -
Police report says former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz died at 37 of likely overdose
The former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died at the age of 37 after an apparent drug overdose, according to police documents. The Orioles announced Matusz’s death last week. According ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
MLB rumors: Latest Roki Sasaki news as finalists emerge after teams eliminated from chase for Japanese ace
Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Jan. 13CBS Sports - 4d -
The Chase for a Japanese Baseball Star Is ‘Absolutely Insane Right Now’
A chance to sign Roki Sasaki has some M.L.B. teams killing deals and seeking trades.The New York Times - 4d -
Tsunami advisory lifted after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast
The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s preliminary magnitude at 6.8.ABC News - 4d -
Lara Lee’s recipe for Japanese curry, bangers and mash
An unexpected comfort food combo for a chilly evening. I discovered only recently that I could combine my two great comfort food loves – Japanese curry and sausage and mash – into one epic dish. ...The Guardian - 6d -
Dodgers acquire pitcher Jose Vasquez from Twins for catcher Diego Cartaya
Cartaya played 93 games at Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City last season. The 23-year-old Venezuelan had 66 home runs and 235 RBIs in 363 minor league games for the Dodgers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Former O's pitcher, No. 4 pick Matusz dies at 37
Left-hander Brian Matusz, a 2008 first-round draft pick who spent most of his eight-year career with the Orioles, died Monday at 37.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in U.S. to trafficking nuclear materials
The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by U.S. authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty on Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Japanese yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar
US authorities charged Takeshi Ebisawa with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar for expected use by Iran in nuclear weapons. A member of the Japanese criminal underworld has ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Brian Matusz, former Baltimore Orioles pitcher, dies at 37
Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, a first-round draft pick and popular teammate during his eight seasons in big league ball, died at the age of 37, the club said Tuesday.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died at age 37, team announces
Matusz, a former first-round pick, played for the Orioles from 2009 to 2016.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Brian Matusz dies at 37: Former Orioles pitcher, No. 4 pick in 2008 MLB draft, was 'cherished teammate'
Matusz spent parts of eight seasons with the Orioles, last appearing in the majors in 2016CBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Justin Verlander, Giants agree to deal: Veteran pitcher heading to San Francisco for 20th season, per report
The future Hall of Famer is heading to the Giants on a $15 million dealCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Longtime Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bob Veale dies at 89
Bob Veale spent 11 seasons with the Pirates and helped lead the team to a World Series title in 1971.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
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U.S. Steel CEO appeals to Trump after Biden blocks deal with Japanese firm
President-elect Trump has also opposed Nippon Steel's $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, which President Biden blocked last week.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Toyota is 'exploring rockets' with nearly $45 million investment in Japanese launch startup, chairman says
Toyota Motor is exploring the development and production of orbital rockets, Chair CEO Akio Toyoda said Monday.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel
Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
This Japanese man earned $80,000 a year from 'doing nothing'
When Shoji Morimoto was fired from his job, his superior criticized him for "not doing anything." Since then, Morimoto has spun a career out of "doing nothing."CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died
TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has diedABC News - Jan. 4 -
Charlie Morton to sign with Orioles: Veteran pitcher agrees to one-year deal with Baltimore
The 2025 season will be Morton's 18th in MLB, and he'll make a reported $15 millionCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Brown hails Biden decision to block Japanese takeover of US Steel
Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Friday hailed President Biden’s decision to block the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a deal that was valued at $14 billion. “The deal was ...The Hill - Jan. 3
