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• Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - March 21, 2025
Alexis Diaz, CIN Diaz has struggled mightily this spring, allowing 5 ER's in 2.1 IP with 5 BB's, 1 HBP and just 1 K across his 3 appearances. It was almost a given heading into spring training that Diaz would be the Reds closer in 2025, but that is very much in question right now, and there's even a possibility that he opens the season in the minors. Diaz already showed significant decline last...2025
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• Will Sugano start Orioles’ home opener? | MAILBAG

Question: I know Zach Eflin is starting for the Orioles in their opener in Toronto, but I don’t consider that our Opening Day. I consider our home opener on March 31st our Opening Day. Will Tomoyuki Sugano get that start? From: Heidi Bertaux Answer: Heidi, I think it would be fun to have Tomoyuki Sugano […]...2025
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• Orioles lost to Rays 6-3; Morton’s dominant spring; Honeycutt’s Grapefruit League debut

SARASOTA–What’s happening? Tomoyuki Sugano makes his third start of the spring when the Orioles face the Minnesota Twins on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium. Sugano has allowed four hits in four scoreless innings, walking two and striking out two. He’ll be opposed by Simeon Woods Richardson. Geoff Arnold and Ben Wagner will […]...2025
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• Elias on building the Orioles and the 2025 draft
SARASOTA—Several years ago, before the Orioles became contenders, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said he believed his team would become a “transactional” club. Over the past offseason, the Orioles added seven free agents, outfielders Dylan Carlson, Ramón Laureano and Tyler O’Neill, starting pitchers Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano, reliever Andrew Kittredge and catcher Gary...2025
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• Kremer pitches 3 scoreless innings in Orioles’ 5-4 loss to Phillies; Bautista pitches Monday

CLEARWATER, Florida–What’s happening? Félix Bautista is scheduled to make his first appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2023 when the Orioles host the Boston Red Sox on Monday at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium. Charlie Morton, who pitched a scoreless inning last Tuesday against Detroit, allowing two hits will start. Tomoyuki Sugano, […]...2025
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• Orioles beat Tigers 8-7, Bradfield, Kjerstad homer; Morton’s 1st start

SARASOTA–What’s happening? Tomoyuki Sugano will make his Orioles debut on Wednesday when Baltimore plays the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park in Bradenton at 1:05 p.m. Bailey Falter will pitch for Pittsburgh. Manager Brandon Hyde said that Félix Bautista, who threw live batting practice for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2023 […]...2025
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• Kremer pitches 3 scoreless innings in Orioles’ 5-4 loss to Phillies; Bautista pitches Monday
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• Orioles beat Tigers 8-7, Bradfield, Kjerstad homer; Morton’s 1st start
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• Orioles’ spring training update: Mateo unlikely for Opening Day, Bautista on track, Rogers’ kneecap injury, Sugano waits on visa

SARASOTA—While most of the Orioles were healthy for their first workout of spring training on Thursday, there were two players who were absent, and a few with medical issues, according to executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias. Tomoyuki Sugano, the 35-year-old Japanese right-hander, was reportedly acquiring his visa in Tokyo. Elias expects him to report […]...2025
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• What each American League team has done this offseason

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Are the Royals keeping up? It’s a new year, and we should see MLB offseason begin to pick up as spring training nears. The Royals have made a few moves, but still have work to do. They’re not alone as many teams still have unfinished rosters. Let’s take a look around the American League at what each team has done so far this off-season - w...2025
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• Outside the Confines: Too much good stuff

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images MLB issues its report on pitching injuries. The conclusions are obvious and the solutions are not. The Yankees rebuild. Why are free agent contracts booming? And how to set a date for a baseball player’s wedding. Good morning. Major League Baseball released a report on pitching injuries. The tl;dr explanation is that increased velocity and spin are the prima...2024
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• Ranking this off-season’s free agents

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Will the Royals spend on any? The World Series begins tomorrow, and immediately after they crown a champion, eligible players become free agents. The Royals were one of the most active teams last off-season, and GM J.J. Picollo has said he expects the same kind of financial flexibility from ownership this season. Which free agents could th...2024
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for October 5, 2024

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images If the Royals can make it there, they can make it anywhere. David Lesky previews the ALDS against the Yankees. You wonder a little if the postseason struggles from Judge over the last couple of seasons weigh on him. He’s had his issues, going 1 for 20 in the 2017 ALDS, but he bounced back with a big ALCS. And he was good in the 2019 playo...2024
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"On paper, the addition (alongside the club’s one-year deal with Tomoyuki Sugano earlier last month) would appear to fill their rotation."

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"Tomoyuki Sugano is heading to MLB after a renaissance season in Japan that has seen him post a 1."

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"Tomoyuki Sugano arrived in the United States two days ago, according to The Hochi News (Japanese language link), as the right-hander and his agent Joel Wolfe plan for the final few days of Sugano’s 30-day posting window."

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"Yomiuri Giants right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano could be posted for Major League teams this winter, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports."

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"Japanese starting pitchers Yusei Kikuchi and Tomoyuki Sugano have been garnering attention from major league scouts, according to Jason Coskrey of the Japan Times."

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"Japan starter Tomoyuki Sugano showed he has Major League-caliber stuff on Tuesday, tossing six innings of one-run ball against the United States in the World Baseball Classic semifinal game at Dodger Stadium."

• Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - March 21, 2025
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• Elias on building the Orioles and the 2025 draft
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• Sunday Notes: Pondering Pedroia, Wright, and a HoF Ballot Dilemma
Plus Baltimore's Matt Blood on draft decisions, a 2005 conversation with Brian Bannister, Tomoyuki Sugano, Jeremy Zoll on Minnesota's promotions, facts and stats galore, and more....2024
• Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano explains his decision to join Orioles and what he expects

Tomoyuki Sugano, the 35-year-old Japanese right-hander who signed with the Orioles on Monday, appeared on a video conference call on Thursday night, which was early Friday morning in Japan. Sugano, who signed a one-year, $13 million contract, had a 136-75 record with a 2.45 ERA in 12 seasons with the Yomiuri Giants. Shawn Novak, one […]...2024
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• Braves News: Jurickson Profar, No Braves Fan Fest in 2025, more

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The annual Braves fan fest will not take place in 2025 As the baseball offseason rolls on, and now with the Winter Meetings in the rearview mirror, it becomes harder to predict when and where some of the bigger free agents will eventually sign. However, it also becomes clear that the need for the Braves to start addressing some of ...2024
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• Orioles bolster starting staff by signing Japan’s Sugano to 1-year contract

The Orioles signed 35-year-old right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a contract reportedly worth $13 million. Sugano, who was ranked 46th on MLBTradeRumors.com’s top 50 free agents, was 136-75 with a 2.45 ERA in 12 seasons for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan. Last season, Sugano was 15-3 with a 1.67 ERA in 24 starts, striking out […]...2024
• Orioles agree to one-year deal with NPB legend

The Baltimore Orioles have taken the first step to shore up their rotation. They are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract with Tomoyuki Sugano....2024
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• Orioles Sign Tomoyuki Sugano
The Orioles announced the signing of former NPB star Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year contract. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the right-hander is guaranteed $13MM. Baltimore had an opening on the 40-man roster, so no additional move was necessary. Sugano is represented by VC Sports Group. Sugano makes the jump to Major League Baseball for the…...2024
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• Sunday Notes: Pondering Pedroia, Wright, and a HoF Ballot Dilemma
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• Colorado should look to the east for help

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, December 5, 2024 No, it's not a Lord of the Rings reference, though the idea is the same. Much like Aragorn awaited assistance from his allies to the east to save him from certain doom, the Rockies could do something similar in regards to the KBO League and Nippon Professional Baseball. While their team is doing ...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Here comes Sasaki

Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images The frenzy about Roki Sasaki has begun and everyone is talking about him. Predictions for the free agent market. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes is underway. Mark Feinsand looks at Sasaki’s situation and which teams are the favorites to sign Sasaki. Stephen J. Nesbitt explains the enti...2024
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• Sugano’s 1st day with Orioles; McDermott sidelined; New daddy Eflin arrives
SARASOTA—About two dozen Japanese and eight Baltimore reporters surrounded Tomoyuki Sugano early Saturday afternoon as he talked about his first day with the Orioles. Sugano arrived at the Ed Smith Stadium complex at about 9:30, met with manager Brandon Hyde and played catch on the backfields. He expects to throw his first bullpen session on […]...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for December 17, 2024

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Do you like expanded playoffs? Bill Mitchell at Baseball America had a chat about Royals prospects. [$] Who are your picks for under-the-radar prospects (outside the top 20), who could stand out in 2025? Bill Mitchell For players who will likely rank in the latter part of the Top 30, 2024 4th round pick LP Langevin is very intriguing with a projected doubl...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for November 29, 2024

NPB Wrap Today! | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Final Asia Baseball Wrap: the NPB Ed note: As I mentioned in the comments last week, this was supposed to run last Friday but life intervened so it’s going today Michael Massey got married this week: We're so happy for you, Michael and Jane! Congratulations! (Via IG: jane_dejarld) pic.twitter.com/Q2qecxdIbQ— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) Novembe...2024
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• Sources: Japanese star Sugano heading to MLB
Tomoyuki Sugano is heading to MLB after a renaissance season in Japan that has seen him post a 1.67 ERA over 24 starts for the Yomiuri Giants, sources told ESPN....2024
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• Angels Among Teams With Interest In Tomoyuki Sugano
After 12 excellent seasons in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano is expected to sign with a major league team. Sugano is a true free agent and thus does not need to be posted. He’s eligible to sign a major league deal with any club for any amount, with no release fee heading to…...2024
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• Sources: O's, Sugano agree to 1-year, $13M deal
Right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, 35, and the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a contract, the team announced Monday, uniting a Japanese pitcher with a team in need of rotation help, and the deal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, is for one year and $13 million....2024
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• Tomoyuki Sugano Expected To Sign With MLB Team This Offseason
Longtime Nippon Professional Baseball star Tomoyuki Sugano is planning to sign with an MLB team this offseason, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. After 12 years in NPB, Sugano more than meets the requirements (nine years of NPB service) to qualify for international free agency, so he will not be subject to the rules of the…...2024
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• Orioles Remain In The Market For Pitching Upgrades
Late last week, the Orioles added veteran right-hander Charlie Morton to their rotation mix on a one-year deal. On paper, the addition (alongside the club’s one-year deal with Tomoyuki Sugano earlier last month) would appear to fill their rotation. Things may not be that simple, however, as Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported this morning…...2025
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• Giants Interested In Tomoyuki Sugano
The Giants are one of the teams considering longtime NPB ace Tomoyuki Sugano, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi writes (via X). The 35-year-old is a full free agent and is expected to sign with a Major League club this winter on the heels of 12 outstanding seasons with the baseball world’s other Giants franchise, the 22-time…...2024
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• Sugano shows he can hang with MLB stars
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• Will Sugano start Orioles’ home opener? | MAILBAG
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• Kremer pitches 3 scoreless innings in Orioles’ 5-4 loss to Phillies; Bautista pitches Monday
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• At 41, Charlie Morton is thrilled to be with the Orioles and training at home

SARASOTA–What’s happening? Tomoyuki Sugano will have his first full day as an Oriole on Sunday. On Monday, he’ll pitch his first bullpen session. Sugano’s addition has created a much livelier Orioles camp. The Japanese media are eager to follow him and ask other Orioles about his addition. But the 35-year-old Sugano isn’t the only veteran […]...2025
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• Orioles’ spring training update: Mateo unlikely for Opening Day, Bautista on track, Rogers’ kneecap injury, Sugano waits on visa
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• Changes, Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles added a few new players to their 2025 projected 26-man roster over the off season: Tyler O’Neill, left field Gary Sanchez, catcher Ramon Laureano, outfielder Charlie Morton, starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, starting pitcher Andrew Kittredge, relief pitcher Sugano is the only person on the active roster without major league experience. The starting […]...2025
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• Orioles have many candidates for starting rotation

The Orioles added two starting pitchers in January — Charlie Morton, a 41-year-old with 17 years of major league experience, and Tomoyuki Sugano, a 35-year-old from Japan with no major league experience. They’re set to join Zach Eflin, Grayson Rodriguez and Dean Kremer in the Orioles’ rotation. Despite having a veteran like Morton and a […]...2025
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• Orioles have many candidates for starting rotation

The Orioles added two starting pitchers in January, Charlie Morton, a 41-year-old with 17 years of major league experience, and Tomoyuki Sugano, a 35-year-old from Japan with no major league experience. They’re set to join Zach Eflin, Grayson Rodriguez and Dean Kremer in the Orioles’ rotation. Despite having a veteran like Morton and a pitcher […]...2025
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• Keys to a better 2025 for the Orioles

It’s possible that the Orioles might not make any major additions before spring training begins in mid-February. They could add another experienced bullpen arm, but with the additions of 35-year-old Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano and 41-year-old Charlie Morton, another veteran righty, they have 10 candidates for the starting rotation. If this is basically the team […]...2025
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