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  • This Day in Braves History: Eddie Matthews finishes 2nd to Ernie Banks in MVP voting
    • This Day in Braves History: Eddie Matthews finishes 2nd to Ernie Banks in MVP voting
    SetNumber: X3628 Braves Franchise History 1959 - Eddie Mathews finishes second in NL MVP Award balloting to Ernie Banks. Banks wins the award for the second straight time after hitting 45 home runs while driving in 143 runs. MLB History 1935 - Cal Hubbard, pro football tackle with the Green Bay Packers, joins the American League umpiring staff. 1980 - Steve Carlton wins his third Cy Young...2024
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  • • Dodgers selling dirt from Opening Day and game where Shohei Ohtani set home run record
    Fans can buy game-used dirt from Opening Day and from when Ohtani passed Hideki Matsui for the most home runs by a Japanese-born player....2024
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  • Outside The Confines: Just a bad situation all around
    • Outside The Confines: Just a bad situation all around
    Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports A Mets reliever takes out his frustrations in the wrong way and the Mets make it worse. The Negro Leagues join the record book. A look ahead at the draft and other news from MLB. Good morning to everyone. Happy Friday. The Mets designated reliever Jorge López for assignment after he threw his glove into the stands after getting ejected. There were also some thi...2024
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  • • Hideki Matsui thrills kids with HR at Play Ball event for those affected by Noto Peninsula earthquake
    2024
  • Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani ‘Relieved’ to Finally Surpass Hideki Matsui
    • Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani ‘Relieved’ to Finally Surpass Hideki Matsui
    Shohei Ohtani stepped up to the plate in the third inning on Sunday eager to drive in a run and give the Los Angeles Dodgers a lead over the New York Mets. Instead, he crushed a ball into the history books. Ohtani surpassed one of his heroes, Hideki Matsui, as the Major League Baseball’s recordholder …...2024
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  • Outside The Confines: Ohtani sets a new record
    • Outside The Confines: Ohtani sets a new record
    Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The superstar now has the most home runs by a Japanese-born player. This weekend, Shohei Ohtani continued his quest to add every possible record and history-making milestone to his career record. On Sunday afternoon before a hometown crowd, he hit his 176th career home run. Combined with eight innings of stellar pitching to help win the game, it also...2024
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Hideki Matsui injury and suspension

  • • Outside The Confines: Just a bad situation all around
    2024
  • This Day in MLB History: December 27
    • This Day in MLB History: December 27
    Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images MLB History 1919 - One day after working out a deal to sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees, Red Sox owner Harry Frazee says his team will deal any player except Harry Hooper. They will then deal Hooper to the White Sox following the 1920 season. 1967 - Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg undergoes surgery on his left knee, four days after a skiing accident. Lonborg wil...2023
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Max Fried from Padres
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Max Fried from Padres
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2014 - The Braves trade Justin Upton and Aaron Northcraft to the Padres in exchange for Max Fried, Dustin Peterson, Jace Peterson and Mallex Smith. MLB History 1914 - Clark Griffith meets with Walter Johnson in Kansas City and convinces him to re-sign with Washington for $12,500. 1934 - The Yankees send five players to San Fr...2023
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  • The best former Ray from every MLB team
    • The best former Ray from every MLB team
    Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports There have been some incredible players for other clubs that you probably forgot once donned a Rays’ uniform I was bored one afternoon when suddenly a question occurred to me: who are the best players for other teams to have played for the Tampa Bay Rays? This of course is a completely natural thing to ponder and an easy enough thing to search out utilizing the ...2023
  • Freddy Fermin and 28 year-old rookies
    • Freddy Fermin and 28 year-old rookies
    Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports What can we expect from Fermin going forward? Freddy Fermin has been way, way better than I think anyone other than maybe his mom expected this season. He is a bit unusual though, so I am not sure what we should expect from him going forward. To try and figure that out, I have combed through some history and his advanced metrics to see what it is the Royals ha...2023
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Of Hot Red Sox, Cologne, Clubhouse Fights, Dog Days
    2016
  • • Is 2009 or 2014 Spending Spree More to Blame for Yankees' Payroll Mess?
    2016

Hideki Matsui lifestyle

  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Of Hot Red Sox, Cologne, Clubhouse Fights, Dog Days
    2016
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  • • Asian and American Ballplayers Face Unusual Challenges When Living Abroad
    2016
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  • 2024
    "Shohei Ohtani ties Hideki Matsui for most home runs among Japanese-born players; DH slugs solo shot vs. Padres"

  • 2023
    "2002 - Hideki Matsui reaches a preliminary agreement with the Yankees on a three-year, $21 million contract."

  • 2022
    "Shohei Ohtani became the third Japanese-born player with at least 100 homers in the majors, trailing only Hideki Matsui with 175 and Ichiro Suzuki with 117."

  • 2021
    "Shohei Ohtani (2-for-4, 2 runs) hit his 32nd homer, passing Hideki Matsui as the top Japanese-born home run hitter in a season, and it's not even the All-Star Break!"

  • 2018
    "Alex Rodriguez will join past Yankees Hideki Matsui, Reggie Jackson and Nick Swisher in an advisory position this spring."

  • 2017
    "After hosting a baseball clinic on Sunday for youth players at Columbia University's Robertson Field at Satow Stadium, Hideki Matsui gave his thoughts on young star Shohei Ohtani and how involved the former outfielder, now special advisor to the Yankees, wants to be in the rookie's baseball career."

  • 2016
    "Hideki Matsui has been out of pinstripes for about as long as he wore them."

  • 2015
    "Hideki Matsui was formally introduced on Wednesday in his new role as a special advisor to general manager Brian Cashman."

  • 2014
    "Hideki Matsui will team up with former New York Yankees teammate Derek Jeter to hold a baseball charity event to support children affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami."

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Hideki Matsui trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Outside The Confines: Just a bad situation all around
    2024
  • • This Day in MLB History: December 27
    2023
  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Max Fried from Padres
    2023
  • • Freddy Fermin and 28 year-old rookies
    2023
  • • Reevaluating the Hall of Fame merits of Julio Franco
    Julio Franco spent parts of six season with the Atlanta Braves, ended his career in MLB with the team in 2007 at age 48. | Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Franco’s professional career included three seasons at the highest level in Japan and South Korea, adding credence to his Hall of Fame worthiness. Opening Day is right around the corner which means it is the perfect time to talk ...2023
  • • Abreu, White Sox agree on 1-year deal for nearly $11 million
    CHICAGO (AP) First baseman Jose Abreu and the Chicago White Sox have agreed on a one-year contract for $10,825,000. The deal Saturday avoids salary arbitration. Abreu hit 25 home runs with 100 RBIs while batting .293. Abreu has had at least 30 doubles, 25 homers and 100 RBIs in each of his first three seasons in the majors, all with the White Sox. The 29-year-old Cuban is the seventh player i...2016
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Of Hot Red Sox, Cologne, Clubhouse Fights, Dog Days
    2016
  • • Is 2009 or 2014 Spending Spree More to Blame for Yankees' Payroll Mess?
    2016
  • • Asian and American Ballplayers Face Unusual Challenges When Living Abroad
    2016
  • • Hideki Matsui hasn't thought about managing in the future
    2015

Hideki Matsui stats and results

  • • Outside The Confines: Just a bad situation all around
    2024
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  • • Reevaluating the Hall of Fame merits of Julio Franco
    2023
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  • • Is 2009 or 2014 Spending Spree More to Blame for Yankees' Payroll Mess?
    2016
  • • Justin Turner Ties Record with 6 Doubles in Postseason Series
    2015
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  • • Jose Abreu's Rookie of the Year Candidacy Should Not Spark Rules Debate
    2014
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  • • Outside The Confines: Just a bad situation all around
    2024
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  • • Hideki Matsui thrills kids with HR at Play Ball event for those affected by Noto Peninsula earthquake
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: Ohtani sets a new record
    2024
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  • • This Day in MLB History: December 27
    2023
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  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 2 free agency leaders could have domino effect for Juan Soto
    • Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 2 free agency leaders could have domino effect for Juan Soto
    Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images The race for the 25-year-old Japanese ace is heating up. As the MLB Winter Meetings roll on, a huge spotlight is on a right-handed pitcher from Japan with a devastating array of pitches, and the numerous clubs clamoring for his services. We are of course talking about Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the 25-year-old right hander. Did you have someone else in mind? Whi...2023
  • • Freddy Fermin and 28 year-old rookies
    2023
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  • • Today in Cubs history: Kerry Wood and Hee Seop Choi collide
    Dusty Baker talking with Hee Seop Choi as the latter is taken away by ambulance | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Choi had to be taken off the field in an ambulance. The interleague series in June 2003 at Wrigley Field between the Cubs and Yankees had been highly hyped. It was the Yankees’ first appearance at the North Side ballpark in 65 years, and the first-ever regular-season set ...2023
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  • • BCB After Dark: How many See Yas for Seiya?
    Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports The late-night/early-morning party for Cubs fans asks how many home runs Seiya Suzuki will hit this season. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the boppin’ bash for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you could stop in for Mardi Gras tonight. We’ve planned the same stuff we’ve got every Tuesday night, but if you want to lai...2023
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  • • Matsui popular figure at baseball clinic for kids
    Patrick Deegan was the toughest kid on the field on a cold and windy Sunday morning at Robertson Field. Not because he was hitting home runs, but because he overcame three open heart surgeries to get there. Patrick, 12, was born with a rare heart condition called hypoplastic right heart syndrome. But he never let it stop him from playing out his passion for baseball, especially when he had the cha...2017
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Of Hot Red Sox, Cologne, Clubhouse Fights, Dog Days
    2016
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Top Hideki Matsui news

  • • Matsui back in pinstripes as special advisor
    Hideki Matsui was formally introduced on Wednesday in his new role as a special advisor to general manager Brian Cashman. Matsui will spend the 2015 season visiting all levels of the Yankees' Minor League system, where he will be in uniform and work exclusively with young hitters....2015
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  • • Jeter, Matsui reunite in Japan for home run derby
    Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui reunited on the field on Saturday, going to bat in Tokyo to raise funds for children affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami....2015
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  • • Ringer’s Former Day Job: Yankees Slugger
    Hideki Matsui, 41, a retired Yankees star outfielder and a revered figure in Japan, was among the weekend hackers playing in the Nippon Club’s 40th annual President Cup baseball tournament on Randalls Island....2015
  • • Matsui follows honor with ceremonial pitch
    Hideki Matsui has been out of pinstripes for about as long as he wore them. Tuesday's season opener marked the seventh Opening Day since the Japanese transplant left the Bronx following his MVP-winning performance in the 2009 World Series. But time and roster turnover didn't detract from the welcome the man nicknamed "Godzilla" received upon his return....2016
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  • • Matsui guest of honor at Yankees Homecoming
    Hideki Matsui will be honored with this year's "Pride of the Yankees Award" at the 37th Annual Yankees Homecoming Dinner, to be held on April 4 in New York....2016
  • • Yanks name Matsui special adviser to GM
    Hideki Matsui has been hired by the Yankees as a special adviser to GM Brian Cashman, the team announced Tuesday....2015
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  • • Yankees Hire Hideki Matsui as Adviser to General Manager
    Matsui, a former Yankees slugger, will travel throughout the minor leagues to advise players and coaches on the art of hitting....2015
  • • Jeter with Matsui in Japan for charity game
    Former major league teammates Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui will play a charity baseball game to support survivors of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan -- and Jeter hinted he may own a team someday....2015
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  • • Groundhog Day Again For Pitchers Courtesy of Walsh-Ohtani Fill
    Shohei Ohtani (2-for-4, 2 runs) hit his 32nd homer, passing Hideki Matsui as the top Japanese-born home run hitter in a season, and it's not even the All-Star Break! Such a cheat code, and I'm such a giant dummy to not have him on any team. Boy, I Mr. Bungled this one so bad it's hard for me to see through my tears of anguish. The absolute ball dropping I did by not grabbing him. Or Jared Walsh (2...2021
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  • • What Is the Success Rate Reality of Big-Name International Free Agents?
    2015
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Hideki Matsui schedule, game

  • • Outside The Confines: Just a bad situation all around
    2024
    Read about Jorge Lopez
  • • Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 2 free agency leaders could have domino effect for Juan Soto
    2023
  • • The best former Ray from every MLB team
    2023
  • • Reevaluating the Hall of Fame merits of Julio Franco
    2023
    Read about Julio Franco
  • • BCB After Dark: How many See Yas for Seiya?
    2023
    Read about Seiya Suzuki
  • • A-Rod, Nick Swisher among Yankees' guest instructors
    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Alex Rodriguez and Nick Swisher are joining the group of guest instructors at New York Yankees' spring training this year. Both are on the list released by the team Tuesday when New York pitchers and catchers reported for spring training. A-Rod and Swisher were both instructors with the Yankees' instructional league team last fall. This is the first time they'll be in the coach...2017
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Of Hot Red Sox, Cologne, Clubhouse Fights, Dog Days
    2016
    Read about Scott Miller
  • • Is 2009 or 2014 Spending Spree More to Blame for Yankees' Payroll Mess?
    2016
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  • • Asian and American Ballplayers Face Unusual Challenges When Living Abroad
    2016
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  • • Justin Turner Ties Record with 6 Doubles in Postseason Series
    2015
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Hideki Matsui rumors, scandals

  • • Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 2 free agency leaders could have domino effect for Juan Soto
    2023
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Of Hot Red Sox, Cologne, Clubhouse Fights, Dog Days
    2016
    Read about Scott Miller rumors
  • • Is 2009 or 2014 Spending Spree More to Blame for Yankees' Payroll Mess?
    2016

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