Articles tagged: Masahiro Tanaka

Masahiro Tanaka could return to Japan?

After seven MLB seasons, Masahiro Tanaka may be ready to call it quits on his career in America. Randy Miller of NJ.com reported this week that there is a good…

Masahiro Tanaka expected to start for Yankees this weekend

Less than a month after being struck in the head by a line drive, Masahiro Tanaka is set to return to the mound this weekend. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said…

Masahiro Tanaka says he has watched video of line drive to head ‘many times’

Masahiro Tanaka appears to have some sort of a sense of humor about a Giancarlo Stanton line drive hitting him in the head. The New York Yankees pitcher was part…

Masahiro Tanaka diagnosed with mild concussion after line drive to the head

Masahiro Tanaka was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of New York Yankees teammate Giancarlo Stanton on Saturday. The veteran pitcher is expected to be…

Masahiro Tanaka already back at Yankee Stadium after line drive scare

A day after being struck in the head by a line drive, Masahiro Tanaka is already back at the ballpark. Though he didn’t take part in team workouts, Tanaka was…

Masahiro Tanaka says he is ‘all good’ after ball to head

Masahiro Tanaka provided some reassuring news on Saturday evening. Tanaka was hit in the head by a Giancarlo Stanton line drive during a simulated game earlier in the day. The…

Masahiro Tanaka alert and responsive after being hit in head by line drive

The preliminary news on Masahiro Tanaka is good after the Yankees pitcher was hit in the head by a line drive on Saturday. The Yankees announced that Tanaka is alert…

Masahiro Tanaka hit in head by line drive during Yankees workout

Masahiro Tanaka was the victim of a frightening incident Saturday during a New York Yankees team workout. Tanaka was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat…

5 MLB pitchers who need to step up down the stretch

It’s do-or-die time for a number of Major League Baseball contenders. Pennant races are tight, particularly the wild card races, though there are some division battles that remain well worth…

Masahiro Tanaka hoping to rejoin Yankees next week

New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is close to rejoining the team after a month out with injury. Tanaka said Monday that he will make a rehab start on Wednesday,…