Dodgers sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto to record-breaking deal; Rams top Saints in key NFC clash

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YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO AND THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS

Less than two weeks after giving two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani the biggest contract in MLB history, the Dodgers followed that up by giving Yoshinobu Yamamoto the biggest contract for a pitcher in MLB history. The 25-year-old Japanese righty has agreed to sign a 12-year, $325-million deal to team up with his countryman Ohtani and the rest of Los Angeles’ stars.

Yamamoto comes stateside after seven dominant seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball with the Orix Buffaloes. He won the last three pitching triple crowns (wins, ERA, strikeouts) and the last three MVP awards.Prior to Yamamoto, the last NPB player to win three straight MVP awards was Ichiro Suzuki. So, yeah, he’s in good company.The Dodgers beat out a bevy of contenders, including the Yankees and Mets. The $325 million is $1 million more than Gerrit Cole‘s contract.In between signing Ohtani and Yamamoto, the Dodgers also traded for and…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2023-12-22 14:05:39

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