Kenta Maeda Announces He's Leaving MLB to Continue Career in Japan Kenta Maeda announced he’s returning to his native Japan to continue his baseball career after nine MLB seasons. Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2025
Who Is Yoshinobu Yamamoto? Dodgers Star Becomes First Japanese World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto led the Los Angeles Dodgers to back-to-back World Series wins, becoming the first Japanese-born player to earn the MVP award. International Business Times UK · Nov 2, 2025
Yankees Sign Kenta Maeda to Minor League Contract The Yankees are bringing the former Dodgers, Tigers and Twins pitcher on a minor-league deal. Sports Illustrated · Aug 4, 2025
Kenta Maeda: A Pitching Powerhouse On The Mound Kenta Maeda, the Japanese MLB pitcher, impresses with his precision, consistency, and diverse pitching arsenal, embodying humility and professionalism, mak... Top News · Jul 16, 2024
Kenta Maeda's Intense Focus Shines In Match Photo Japanese professional baseball pitcher Kenta Maeda showcases his focus and determination on the field, inspiring fans and teammates with his passion for th... Top News · Jul 10, 2024
Detroit Tigers Remain Undefeated With Strong Pitching And Young Talent Detroit Tigers' strong start in 2024 season led by impressive pitching staff and promising young talent. Can they contend for the division title? Top News · Apr 4, 2024
Who is Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter now that Ippei Mizuhara was fired due to gambling accusations? Here's the answer. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 25, 2024
Dynamic Athlete: Kenta Maeda's Vibrant Baseball Pose Explore Kenta Maeda's striking pose in his baseball costume against a vibrant wall, symbolizing athleticism, dedication, and the passion of baseball. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Heartwarming Moment: Kenta Maeda's Unbreakable Bond with Friends Discover the heartwarming moment captured in a picture of Kenta Maeda and his friends wearing matching outfits, showcasing their unbreakable bond and joyfu... Top News · Jan 26, 2024
The Best Pitcher Reactions of the 2023 MLB Season Everyone remembers big home runs from the hitter’s perspective, but there’s someone on the other side of the equation as well. Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2023
Kenta Maeda and Friends: A Snapshot of Camaraderie and Memories Discover a candid moment with Kenta Maeda as he strikes a pose with friends, showcasing their close bond and the memories they share. Top News · Dec 20, 2023
Yordan Alvarez Wrecked the Twins’ Pitching Plan Against Him Minnesota tried three different ways of attacking Houston’s slugger in Game 1, and none of them worked as he led the Astros to a crucial win. Sports Illustrated · Oct 8, 2023
Twins hand White Sox fifth loss in six games After a strong six innings, Jose Urena allowed four runs in the seventh in the Sox’ 10-2 loss. The Sox fell to 56-91. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 15, 2023
Max Kepler sparks Twins over Mariners with his bat and legs SEATTLE — The ball really flies at T-Mobile Park, Max Kepler said approvingly after hitting a home run on Monday. He repeated the feat on Wednesday, but when it really mattered, Kepler practically flew, too. Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2023 Twins beat Athletics on Joey Gallo's ninth-inning homer in return from All-Star break The Minnesota Twins scored two runs off of the first eight pitches they saw in their return from the All-Star break.
Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2023 Max Kepler ignites Twins offense with homer in rout of Royals MINNEAPOLIS — It felt like time was running out on Max Kepler's tenure with the Twins about a month ago. He was sitting against lefthanded pitching. He was booed as his batting average dipped below .190. There were daily calls on social media about moving on from him.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 30, 2023 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Catch This Tiger By the Tail Plus, the Orioles called up a rookie who is looking like a keeper.
Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023 Twins blanked by Braves as batting stupor continues in series sweep ATLANTA — In a matchup between two first-place clubs, the Twins showed how large the gap is between them and one of the elite teams in the league.
Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023 Patrick Reusse: Twins fail in many ways — and it starts with the deals they’ve done Major League Baseball decided to bring more excitement to its product by playing with an enlarged golf ball for the 2019 season. The Twins took advantage of this by hitting an all-time record 307 home runs and winning 101 games in the regular season.
Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023 Red Sox roll past Twins 11-5, Maeda leaves after being hit by line drive BOSTON — Kenta Maeda reported some "general soreness" after his last start, and was given five extra days off to get completely healthy.
Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023 Hanser Alberto's three-run homer lifts White Sox past Twins 4-3 MINNEAPOLIS — The White Sox got everything they needed Monday in a four-run fourth inning and went on to beat the Twins 4-3 at Target Field.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2023 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Grab Joey Gallo While You Can Nine hitters and five pitchers that can help you win now.
Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023 La Velle E. Neal III: Another Twins home opener brings hope of long-lasting memories MINNEAPOLIS — Major League Baseball prefers to schedule an off day after an outdoor team's home opener. In case there's inclement weather, the game can be played later — and in front of what's expected to be a packed stadium.
Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023 Dave Hyde: Stop the clock! Marlins beat Twins and time as baseball finds answer to endless problem MIAMI — Hello, and welcome to loanDepot park for the first pitch between — oh, there’s one out! — the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins on — that’s two outs! — Wednesday afternoon as we time baseball’s new rule change to … stop the clock!
Sports Illustrated · Apr 5, 2023 Marlins Pitcher Sandy Alcantara Completes First Shutout of MLB Season The reigning NL Cy Young winner recorded his first shutout of the 2023 year.