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• VIDEO: Yankees legend Hideki Matsui shows he can still smash homers at 51-years-oldNew York Yankees great Hidekii Matsui shows he can still smash home runs even at 51 years old....2025See more articles New York Yankees breaking news -
• Cardboard appreciation: 2025 Topps Hideo Nomo, 1990 insert(Hi folks. I'm two work days away from vacation! It's all I'm thinking about. So let's get on with this so I can think about it some more! Time for Cardboard Appreciation. This is the 353rd in a series): I don't remember how I discovered this Hideo Nomo card -- probably wandering on ebay at some point -- but when I did, I could feel myself jump in my chair from astonishment. What? ...2025See also Hideo Nomo news and rumors -
• Cubs 5, Guardians 2: A nice way to begin the homestandPhoto by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs got good pitching and solid hitting and won the series opener from Cleveland. The Cubs returned to Wrigley Field Tuesday in need of sort of a pick-me-up after a 13-13 June and having lost seven of their last 11. They got exactly what they needed: Excellent pitching, both starting and relieving; timely hitting; and the usual good defe...2025See also Matt Dirksen rumors -
• Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Guardians preview, Tuesday 7/1, 7:05 CTPhoto by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Cubs return to Wrigley Field to begin a six-game homestand. Tuesday notes... LEADING LATE: In each of the Cubs’ last 12 games, and 69 of all 84, the team that was ahead after seven innings has won the game. The Cubs led and won in 41 games and trailed and lost in 28. They have come from behind after the seventh this season to earn three wins and they ...2025Visit the page Chicago Cubs news today -
• Baseball history unpacked, June 25Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Happy birthday to A-Ram and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of time. Here’s a ...2025See more Cincinnati Reds rumors -
• Outside The Confines: A Royals welcomePhoto by Ali Overstreet/MLB Photos via Getty Images A look ahead to the trade deadline. The Royals call up their top prospect. The Red Sox may be selling. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. The Cubs are on pace to win 102 games this season and have the best record in the National League. The Rockies have won two in a row and clinched their first series win since last Sept...2025Click for news about MLB Photos breaking news today
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Guardians preview, Tuesday 7/1, 7:05 CT
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• Outside The Confines: Just a bad situation all aroundJeff 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...2024Visit the page Jorge Lopez injuries -
• This Day in MLB History: December 27Photo 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...2023See more articles Babe Ruth injury report -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Max Fried from PadresPhoto 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...2023Visit the page Max Fried -
• The best former Ray from every MLB teamPool 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 ...2023See more articles Arizona Diamondbacks injuries -
• Freddy Fermin and 28 year-old rookiesDenny 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...2023Check it out Freddy Fermin availability report -
• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Of Hot Red Sox, Cologne, Clubhouse Fights, Dog Days
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• Is 2009 or 2014 Spending Spree More to Blame for Yankees' Payroll Mess?
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• Cardboard appreciation: 2025 Topps Hideo Nomo, 1990 insert
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Of Hot Red Sox, Cologne, Clubhouse Fights, Dog Days
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• Asian and American Ballplayers Face Unusual Challenges When Living Abroad
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"Only one other Japanese-born player has even hit 30 — Hideki Matsui did that with 31 in 2004." - 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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• Baseball history unpacked, June 25
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• This Day in Braves History: December 27Photo by: Ken Levine/Getty Images Let’s go back in time! MLB History 1972: Roberto Clemente’s final home run comes on his final swing during a batting demonstration in front of “300 admiring kids during a baseball clinic at the town of Aguadilla,” reports United Press International, according to whom Clemente hits “the fifth pitch about 350 feet out of left field at the local park.” Cleme...2024See also Roberto Clemente contract -
• This day in Braves History: The Braves trade Justin UptonPhoto by Denis Poroy/Getty Images The Braves embark on their rebuilding era with a big trade Braves Franchise History 2014: The Padres acquire their third starting outfielder in a few days, landing Justin Upton from the Atlanta Braves for four prospects Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images MLB History 2001: Several hours before a midnight deadline, Barry Bonds accepts...2024Read about Justin Upton contract rumors -
• New book features lesser-known World Series stories, including those featuring the RoyalsSetNumber: X32251 TK6 R13 F18 “Shadows of Glory: Memorable and Offbeat World Series Stories” offers stories you may not know about the Fall Classic. For all of the great, wonderful, and well-known stories about the World Series, there are just as many great, wonderful, and lesser-known stories from the Fall Classic, stories of which even diehard baseball fans are unaware. During the playof...2024Check it out World Series contract rumors -
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• This Day in MLB History: December 27
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Max Fried from Padres
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• Freddy Fermin and 28 year-old rookies
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• 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 ...2023See more articles Julio Franco
Hideki Matsui stats and results
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 25
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• New book features lesser-known World Series stories, including those featuring the Royals
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• Reevaluating the Hall of Fame merits of Julio Franco
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• Is 2009 or 2014 Spending Spree More to Blame for Yankees' Payroll Mess?
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• Justin Turner Ties Record with 6 Doubles in Postseason Series
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• Jose Abreu's Rookie of the Year Candidacy Should Not Spark Rules Debate
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• A visit to the Topps ZeroBase activation in Shibuya, TokyoAl Yellon If you think baseball cards are big in the USA... they’re getting there, or more, in Japan. TOKYO — One thing you notice about Tokyo in going around the city is that Shohei Ohtani’s image is everywhere. Not just around baseball places, but everywhere. He is a national hero, beloved not just for what he did in Japan as a youth and briefly in NPB, but for the impact he’s had in Maj...2025Continue with Shohei Ohtani -
• This Day in Braves History: December 27
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• Hideki Matsui thrills kids with HR at Play Ball event for those affected by Noto Peninsula earthquake
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• Outside The Confines: Ohtani sets a new recordPhoto 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...2024See more Shohei Ohtani -
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• Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 2 free agency leaders could have domino effect for Juan SotoPhoto 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...2023Check it out Yoshinobu Yamamoto -
• Freddy Fermin and 28 year-old rookies
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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 ...2023Click for news about Kerry Wood
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• 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....2015See more Brian Cashman
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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....2015See more Derek Jeter
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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
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• 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....2016Check it out World Series
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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
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• 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....2015Check it out Brian Cashman
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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
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• 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....2015See more Derek Jeter
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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...2021See more articles Shohei Ohtani
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• Cubs 5, Guardians 2: A nice way to begin the homestand
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• This day in Braves History: The Braves trade Justin Upton
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• Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 2 free agency leaders could have domino effect for Juan Soto
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• Reevaluating the Hall of Fame merits of Julio Franco
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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...2023Read about Seiya Suzuki
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