Will Yamamoto’s move spark the Hot Stove?

December 23, 2023
by RJ Hamster

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitching in the World Baseball Classic

With Yamamoto off board, market may soon come into focus

Weeks of Hot Stove uncertainty culminated with dazzling Dodger deals for Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani, opening the door for what could be a flurry of signings. Which team will pounce first?

5 teams on the spot in the wake of Yamamoto’s deal

The Dodgers’ latest Hot Stove exclamation point, a 12-year deal with ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, shifts the spotlight to a handful of other contenders. Here’s what to expect now that the market is clearer.

With Yamamoto a Dodger, how will Mets respond?

Considering how much of New York’s early offseason efforts revolved around Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the club’s inability to land him will have a profound impact on everything to come.

Phils maintain offseason plan after missing on Yamamoto

While Philadelphia went big in its pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it now will focus on rotation and bullpen depth.

Verdugo wants to ‘see some fire, some fight for the guys’ from his manager

As Alex Verdugo settles into his new life on the other side of baseball’s biggest rivalry, he’s been open about having complicated feelings for both his former team and his new one.

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The two-sport college star at Oklahoma replaced a legend as a rookie and later became a revered Minor League manager. He died on Friday after a battle with Stage 4 colon cancer.

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Breaking down the best free agents still available

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