Amidst what should be an interesting free agent market filled with potent power hitters, perhaps the most notable name in it may not even be from North America. That would be Teruaki Sato, who is expected to be posted for…
The Philadelphia Phillies have a solid starting rotation featuring Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, Aaron Nola, Jesús Luzardo and Andrew Painter. However, there is always room for improvement, especially as Wheeler and Nola age. According to insider Francys Romero, 18-year-old Japanese…
The Philadelphia Phillies are primed and ready to spend this offseason in an effort to improve a roster that needs upgrades at several spots. President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski has proven time and time again that he isn’t afraid…
The Philadelphia Phillies are a team that many people are keeping a close eye on this offseason based on how many needs they have on their roster. President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski has never been shy about making big…
Much of the focus this offseason surrounding the Phillies continued attempt to break into the Japanese market centers around 3B/OF Teruaki Sato, who will be coming stateside after winning the triple crown in 2026. However, there’s another name from Japan worth…
It's a shot in the dark, but it's a compelling one! Japanese third baseman Teruaki Sato was recently posted for MLB teams to sign. The 27-year-old has potent power from the left side of the plate, has also extensively played…
Posted by David Melendi | Nov 5, 2026 Shoki Oda, an 18-year-old Japanese pitcher who says he wants to skip Japanese baseball and enter the MLB international free agency or go to an American college, met with the Mets, Phillies and Rangers so…
Bleacher Report Japanese Phenom Shoki Oda Linked to Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies, Rangers in New MLB Rumors With 18-year-old pitching phenom Shoki Oda eyeing an immediate move to MLB rather than starting his pro career in his native Japan, several clubs…
Kuroishi City, Japan, is a large but sparsely populated city of just over 31,000 in Aomori Prefecture at the very top of Japan’s main island of Honshu. It’s a four-hour drive from the nearest major Japanese city of Sendai, and an…
If the Red Sox want to take another step forward after back-to-back playoff exits in the Wild-Card round, Craig Breslow and his staff will need to add power to Boston’s lineup. The Red Sox closed out the 2026 season ranked 23rd in…
Nippon Professional Baseball: the Central and Pacific Leagues, the Japan Series and the stars who cross the Pacific.
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