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Yankees Pursue Japanese Pitcher Tatsuya Imai

Japanese pitching sensation Tatsuya Imai enters MLBs posting system, with the New York Yankees emerging as strong contenders. Imai, a right-handed starter from the Saitama Seibu Lions, is drawing significant interest due to his impressive season and potential as a mid-rotation starter. The Yankees, seeking to bolster their pitching rotation, have a little over a month to secure Imai, who could command a contract worth around $190 million over eight years. This move highlights the Yankees determination to return to championship contention and aggressively improve their roster. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Grisham's Yankees Deal: Impact on Offseason Spending

Trent Grisham signs $22M qualifying offer with Yankees, potentially limiting their pursuit of other big-name free agents. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Rays Let Fairbanks Go, Mets Eye Closer

The Tampa Bay Rays decision to let closer Pete Fairbanks hit free agency has raised eyebrows, as hes now one of the top closers available. The Rays received nothing in return for Fairbanks, who had a strong season with 27 saves and an ERA under 3.00. If the New York Mets lose star closer Edwin Diaz, Fairbanks could be a cost-effective replacement, allowing the Mets to allocate funds to other areas of need. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Giants Hire Justin Meccage as New Pitching Coach

The San Francisco Giants have hired Justin Meccage as their new pitching coach, replacing J.P. Martinez who joined the Atlanta Braves. Meccage brings a wealth of coaching experience, having spent over a decade with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers. He will help new manager Tony Vitello build the staff, focusing on improving the teams pitching depth, which was a concern last season. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Athletics' Roster Moves: Susac, Bleday, and New Additions

The Athletics recently shook up their forty-man roster, adding three prospects while leaving others off, including former first-round draft pick Daniel Susac. Susacs exclusion leaves him vulnerable to the Rule Five Draft, a move likely aimed at deterring other teams due to his position as a catcher. The team also designated J.J. Bleday for assignment, aiming to trade him. The new additions include pitchers Nett and Zhuang, and outfielder Perez, who had strong performances in Triple-A. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.