PHOENIX — Yoshinobu Yamamoto did not feel comfortable pitching out of the stretch on Wednesday, which was unfortunate seeing as the new Dodgers right-hander spent most…
PHOENIX — When the Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason, pitching coach Mark Prior knew there would be cultural differences to bridge with the star Japanese…
Shohei Ohtani didn’t attend Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s introductory news conference, but he didn’t have to. Listen back to what Yamamoto said. Ohtani was everywhere “Starting today,”…
It’s official: Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a Dodger. The team announced the signing of the Japanese right-hander to a 12-year, $325-million contract on Wednesday, with an…
Shohei Ohtani made this happen. Shohei Ohtani is why the Dodgers were able to reach an agreement to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto. This wasn’t about Ohtani’s…
As the center fielder for Team Japan in last spring’s World Baseball Classic, Lars Nootbaar had a unique view of the jaw-dropping four-pitch repertoire of…
The only knock on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the most highly regarded pitcher on the free-agent market besides Shohei Ohtani, is that he’s short and light at…
Letters to Sports: Lakers still just a play-in team for now
Finally a story about UCLA’s Mick Cronin where he states “he shoulders all the blame for the disappointing season.” Possibly a visit to the UCLA…
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Why ‘the numbers weren’t good’ for Yoshinobu Yamamoto in second spring start
PHOENIX — Yoshinobu Yamamoto did not feel comfortable pitching out of the stretch on Wednesday, which was unfortunate seeing as the new Dodgers right-hander spent most…
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto says pitch tipping ‘not really a big concern’
PHOENIX — It took all of one exhibition start for Yoshinobu Yamamoto to be exposed to some of the “dark arts” practiced in the major leagues,…
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Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes strong spring debut
PHOENIX — When the Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason, pitching coach Mark Prior knew there would be cultural differences to bridge with the star Japanese…
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How Shohei Ohtani sold Yoshinobu Yamamoto on joining the Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani didn’t attend Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s introductory news conference, but he didn’t have to. Listen back to what Yamamoto said. Ohtani was everywhere “Starting today,”…
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Dodgers announce signing of Yoshinobu Yamamoto
It’s official: Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a Dodger. The team announced the signing of the Japanese right-hander to a 12-year, $325-million contract on Wednesday, with an…
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Shohei Ohtani contract helped Dodgers sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Shohei Ohtani made this happen. Shohei Ohtani is why the Dodgers were able to reach an agreement to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto. This wasn’t about Ohtani’s…
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MLB scouts unsure if Yoshinobu Yamamoto can be a Dodgers ace
As the center fielder for Team Japan in last spring’s World Baseball Classic, Lars Nootbaar had a unique view of the jaw-dropping four-pitch repertoire of…
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Dodgers target Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in free agency
The only knock on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the most highly regarded pitcher on the free-agent market besides Shohei Ohtani, is that he’s short and light at…
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