Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes Could Create Chaos For MLB International Signing Market
Ben Badler explains how the timeline of Roki Sasaki’s signing decision could have major effects for teams & players throughout Latin America.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (b. 1998)
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The Case Against Roki Sasaki Signing With The Dodgers
The Dodgers are widely considered the heavy favorites to sign Roki Sasaki if he is posted. Here’s why baseball needs him elsewhere.
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How The Dodgers, Yankees Built Their World Series Rosters
From superstars to role players, we break down the World Series rosters for the Dodgers and Yankees to see how each team was constructed.
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NL Rookie Of The Year: Who Could Challenge Paul Skenes For 2024 Award?
We break down candidates for the NL Rookie of the Year award, including a pair of pitchers who could give Paul Skenes a run for his money.
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MLB Rookie Of The Year Watch: 2024 AL, NL Favorites On May 15
Fortunes can change quickly in baseball, and this year’s Rookie of the Year race proves it so far in 2024.
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MLB’s International Treasures Are Commanding More Cash Than Ever
We examine why MLB teams are spending more lavishly than ever on players deemed international treasures from Japan and Korea.
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2024 Fantasy Baseball FYPD Mock Draft
BA staffers conduct a 30-pick FYPD mock draft to give readers added perspective on the top available talent.
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Top 200 Pitchers Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings For 2024
Ranking the top pitching options for dynasty fantasy players entering 2024, headlined by Shohei Ohtani.
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Where Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jung Hoo Lee and Shota Imanaga Would Rank On The BA Top 100 Prospects
Here is how Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jung Hoo Lee and Shōta Imanaga compare to the 2024 Top 100 Prospects.
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How Much Would Paul Skenes Earn As A Free Agent?
Following the Yoshinobu Yamamoto contract, J.J. Cooper explores what Paul Skenes might have earned as a free agent instead of a draftee.
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Podcast: The Dodgers Historic Offseason And Bright Future Ahead
Kyle Glaser and Geoff Pontes break down the Dodgers wild offseason, including the addition of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, why Shohei Ohtani’s contract sets them up so…
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Why We Stopped Ranking ‘Foreign Professionals’ From Japan And Korea As Prospects
Beginning with the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement, international players seeking to sign with MLB teams were sorted into two groups: Those who are subject to…
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto Scouting Report: Why The Dodgers Gave The Japanese Superstar A Record $325 Million Contract
Yamamoto’s contract is the largest ever for a starting pitcher in terms of total value, surpassing Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole.
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Scouting Reports On Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jung Hoo Lee And Foreign MLB Prospects To Watch In 2024
The righty will reportedly sign with the Dodgers and headlines an impressive group of incoming foreign stars.
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Why Japanese Righthander Yoshinobu Yamamoto Is Coveted By MLB Teams
MLB teams have flocked to Japan to scout Yoshinobu Yamamoto for years. Here’s why he’s such a coveted arm.
