Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda announced his retirement from MLB in November, and has officially signed with NPB's Rakuten Eagles. "I’v

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal sheds light on the free agency situation of Munetaka Murakami with his signing dealine set for this Monday.

Munetaka Murakami, the prized free agent slugger from Japan, needs to sign with an MLB club sooner than later. The list of rumored suitors is long.

Nicknamed “the Babe Ruth of Japan,” the 26-year-old Murakami would be the first power-hitting position player to jump from Japan to the U.S. majors since Hideki Matsui in 2003 – provided he finds a team willing to pay not only a posting fee but also provide a player contract rich in years and dollars.

Yamamoto and Sasaki both went to the Dodgers and joined fellow Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers have won the last two World Series, with Yamamoto earning MVP honors in 2025 and Sasaki playing a crucial role in the bullpen down the stretch in the latest championship.

Outside of two season-altering injuries in the second half to star outfielder Kyle Tucker, the Chicago Cubs stayed remarkably healthy in 2025 when it came to th

After an up-and-down season in the Yankees system, this former Mets prospect will continue his career overseas.

Amid widespread speculation about the New York Yankees' significant offseason acquisitions, rumors are circulating that they are particularly inclined to sign a reliever.