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  • The One-Year Anniversary Of Yusei Kikuchi’s (New) Curveball
    • The One-Year Anniversary Of Yusei Kikuchi’s (New) Curveball
    Few pitchers have had an up-and-down career in the majors like Yusei Kikuchi. The former Seibu Lions star made the jump from Nippon Professional Baseball to Major League Baseball in the 2018-19 offseason when he signed a four-year, $56MM contract with the Mariners. That deal contained a series of complicated options that allowed the Mariners…...2024
  • Royals Rumblings - News for April 12, 2024
    • Royals Rumblings - News for April 12, 2024
    Dang it - Ryan already used the picture I wanted to use | Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Sure, the Royals have a 7 game winning streak. But, more importantly, they’d have a 29 week unbeaten streak on Thursdays if they hadn’t lost Opening Day Yesterday was a day game (and what a game). That jumbles all the news up. Basically, we get a bunch of recaps, but I’m sur...2024
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  • Braves News: MLB’s 2024 rule changes, Alex Anthopoulos discusses offseason, and more
    • Braves News: MLB’s 2024 rule changes, Alex Anthopoulos discusses offseason, and more
    Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday Major League Baseball announced several rule changes that will come into effect in the 2024 season. Among them are pitch clock reductions, basepath reconstruction, mound visit reductions, and more. One umpire, four players, and six owners make up the Competition Committee to vote on such matters. John Stanton, chairm...2023
  • • Jesus Aguilar To Sign With NPB’s Seibu Lions
    Veteran first baseman Jesus Aguilar is set to sign with the Seibu Lions of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The MVP Sports client has appeared in the Majors in each of the past ten seasons but will head overseas for the first time in his career. Aguilar, 33, signed a one-year,…...2023
  • Royals Rumblings - News for December 15, 2023
    • Royals Rumblings - News for December 15, 2023
    Do not do this! | Photo by STR/JIJI Press/AFP via Getty Images Our final Asian Baseball Wrap: NPB Busy week, huh? First, Will Smith comes back. Then the Royals splash some cash at Seth Lugo. To make room, they traded Taylor Clarke to the Brewers and get some minor leaguers back in return. They also signed Chris Stratton (and have not yet made a corresponding move). I don’t think we’ve...2023
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  • 2021 and 2023 TTM autographs from Vern Law and Pittsburgh's fielding safety helmets
    • 2021 and 2023 TTM autographs from Vern Law and Pittsburgh's fielding safety helmets
    Our hobby's fortunate several 1950s veterans remain with us who sign through the mail (TTM) in 2023. Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher Vern Law's own history goes all the way back to 1951 Bowman and he signs for $10/card to support his son's cancer care and no doubt pay other living costs that come from being 93 years old. Check out some of those card inscriptions! (Comeback Player of the Year, Lou Gehrig...2023
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Seibu Lions injury and suspension

  • • Royals Rumblings - News for April 12, 2024
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  • • World Baseball Classic: Group B Preview
    Kodai Senga is not playing this year, but he’s the type of player you can see first in the WBC. | Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Two-time champion Japan will host four more teams looking for two spots in the second round The second of four pools in the first round of the 2023 World Baseball Classic will get underway at 9pm Central this Wednesday when Korea faces off against Australia. Gr...2023
  • • Daisuke Matsuzaka To Retire After 2021 NPB Season
    Veteran right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will retire following the 2021 season, as per an announcement from the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (hat tip to The Kyodo News).  The 40-year-old last pitched during the 2019 NPB season and hasn’t since been able to get back onto the mound after undergoing cervical spine surgery last…...2021
  • • Daisuke Matsuzaka Signs Contract with Pacific League's Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
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Seibu Lions lifestyle

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Timeline

  • 2024
    "The former Seibu Lions star made the jump from Nippon Professional Baseball to Major League Baseball in the 2018-19 offseason when he signed a four-year, $56MM contract with the Mariners."

  • 2023
    "First baseman/outfielder Franchy Cordero has signed with the Seibu Lions of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, his representatives at Republik Sports announced today on Instagram."

  • 2022
    "A report from The Manichi in Japan suggests that Akiyama’s former team, the Seibu Lions, could have an offer waiting for him."

  • 2021
    "Veteran right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will retire following the 2021 season, as per an announcement from the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (hat tip to The Kyodo News)."

  • 2020
    "At that point, Kikuchi was coming off a terrific eight-year tenure as a member of Nippon Professional Baseball’s Seibu Lions, with whom he posted a 2."

  • 2019
    "The Reds are “working hard” to finalize an agreement with free-agent center fielder Shogo Akiyama, tweets MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, who adds that bidding for the longtime Seibu Lions star now exceeds three years and $20MM."

  • 2018
    "The next player to jump from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball to the Major Leagues looks like it will be Seibu Lions left-hander Yusei Kikuchi."

  • 2017
    "Seibu Lions Reliever Kazuhisa Makita Could Become Available To MLB Teams"

  • 2015
    "LeBlanc, 31, spent the 2015 season pitching in Japan for the Seibu Lions."

  • 2014
    "Left-hander Wade LeBlanc has signed with the Seibu Lions of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, according to a tweet from his agency, CAA Baseball."

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  • • The One-Year Anniversary Of Yusei Kikuchi’s (New) Curveball
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for April 12, 2024
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for December 15, 2023
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  • • 2021 and 2023 TTM autographs from Vern Law and Pittsburgh's fielding safety helmets
    2023
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  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for July 29, 2023
    There are four images for “Alen Hanson” and “Royals” in the archive. This is one of them. Asian Baseball Midseason Check, Part III: NPB Ed note: As mentioned in yesterday’s comments, Max and I swapped Fri and Sat so you’re basically getting a Friday Rumblings on Saturdays. Lucky (or unlucky) you! Also, a bunch of this was written Thursday so do with that what you will. If you haven’t ha...2023
  • • World Baseball Classic: Group B Preview
    2023
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  • • David MacKinnon Agrees To Terms With NPB’s Seibu Lions
    Infielder David MacKinnon is signing with the Seibu Lions of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2023 campaign, reports Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic (Twitter link). The 28-year-old had been non-tendered by the A’s at the end of this past season. MacKinnon entered the professional ranks with little fanfare, a 32nd-round draftee of the Angels in…...2022
  • • Shogo Akiyama Returning To Japan
    Former Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama is headed back to Japan, Akiyama himself tells Japanese media (English languagelink via the Japan Times). A report from The Manichi in Japan suggests that Akiyama’s former team, the Seibu Lions, could have an offer waiting for him. Originally signed by the Reds to a three-year, $21MM contract heading into…...2022
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  • • Cubs, Matt Dermody Agree To Minor League Deal
    The Cubs are in agreement with reliever Matt Dermody on a minor league contract, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams (on Twitter).  The southpaw made one big league appearance with the Cubs in 2020, his most recent MLB action to date. Dermody spent last season in Japan, suiting up with the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball. The…...2022
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  • • Brian O’Grady Signs With NPB’s Seibu Lions
    Former Padres, Rays and Reds first baseman/outfielder Brian O’Grady has signed with the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball, per announcements from both the Lions and from O’Grady himself (Twitter link). O’Grady, 29, became a free agent after being outrighted off San Diego’s roster at season’s end. The 2014 eighth-round pick (Reds) saw a career-high…...2021

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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for April 12, 2024
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  • • 2021 and 2023 TTM autographs from Vern Law and Pittsburgh's fielding safety helmets
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  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for July 29, 2023
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  • • World Baseball Classic: Group B Preview
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  • • Yusei Kikuchi likely to be posted to MLB teams
    It’s already been reported in Japan that the Seibu Lions intend to post ace left-hander Yusei Kikuchi for Major League teams this offseason, but the pitcher himself said after his team was eliminated from the postseason that he has not yet made a firm decision (link via Jason Coskrey of the Japan Times). “Well, the season just ended,” Kikuchi said. “…Regarding the future, it’s not all up to me. I ...2018
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  • • Reds Working To Finalize Deal With Shogo Akiyama
    The Reds are “working hard” to finalize an agreement with free-agent center fielder Shogo Akiyama, tweets MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, who adds that bidding for the longtime Seibu Lions star now exceeds three years and $20MM. A report from Nikkan Sports in Japan on Monday indicated that the two sides were in agreement on a…...2019
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  • • Shogo Akiyama Returning To Japan
    2022
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  • • Daisuke Matsuzaka To Retire After 2021 NPB Season
    2021
  • • Seibu Lions Reliever Kazuhisa Makita Could Become Available To MLB Teams
    The posting system between Major League Baseball and Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball remains in flux, creating some question as to whether vaunted right-hander/slugger Shohei Otani will ultimately be made available to big league clubs this offseason. Otani isn’t the only person whose shot at a Major League opportunity is in question, however; as the Japan…...2017
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  • • Cubs, Matt Dermody Agree To Minor League Deal
    2022
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  • • David MacKinnon Agrees To Terms With NPB’s Seibu Lions
    2022
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  • • Padres To Sign Shogo Akiyama To Minors Deal
    The Padres have reached an agreement to sign former Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama to a minor league deal, per The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans (via Twitter). There were rumors even earlier today that the Seibu Lions were interested in bringing Akiyama back to the organization where he made his name, but the Japanese outfielder apparently…...2022
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  • • Outfield Market Notes: Akiyama, Puig, Dickerson
    Potential Japanese import Shogo Akiyama, 31, remains a popular target on the free agent market. Yesterday’s reports affirmed the Reds and Padres atop the list of pursuers. The long-time Seibu Lions centerfielder is said to have 3-year offers on the table, per MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman (via Twitter). The Cubs and Diamondbacks have also…...2019
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for December 15, 2023
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  • • 2021 and 2023 TTM autographs from Vern Law and Pittsburgh's fielding safety helmets
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  • Gamethread: White Sox vs. Athletics
    • Gamethread: White Sox vs. Athletics
    Dylan Cease attempts to bounce back against the lowly A’s | Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Can Dylan cease the embarrassment? It’s appropriate for the White Sox - Athletics game to be the opening act for the Vanilla Ice concert tonight. Not only are both teams ice cold, but they have also aged just as poorly and, some might argue, peaked in the 90s. Of course, you’re not here for take...2023
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  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for July 29, 2023
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  • • World Baseball Classic: Group B Preview
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  • • Japan exhibition canceled after 2 test positive
    The Tokyo-based Yomiuri Giants called off a preseason game with the Seibu Lions scheduled for Wednesday because of two positive coronavirus tests....2020
  • • Rangers sign free-agent reliever Luis Garcia
    The Texas Rangers announced a series of pitching-related moves Thursday, including the signings of right-hander Luis Garcia and southpaw James Jones to minor-league contracts. Garcia and Jones will be invited to Texas' major-league spring training camp. In addition, recently designated righty Jimmy Herget has been outrighted to Triple-A Nashville after clearing waivers, and right-hander Reed Garre...2020
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  • • Japanese pitcher Kikuchi available to MLB teams
    Seibu Lions ace left-hander Yusei Kikuchi is available to major league teams starting Tuesday, and will have until Jan. 2 to sign with a major league club. The Yankees are expected to be among those interested....2018
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