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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 chance the New York Yankees righty will either re-sign with the Yankees or return to Japan …

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 Tanaka is likely to pitch this weekend, though he has not specified yet which game. …

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 of a scary incident ten days ago when he was hit in the head by a liner during a …

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 fine, but he did suffer a concussion. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told the media on …

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 back at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, just 24 hours after taking a Giancarlo Stanton line …

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 New York Yankees pitcher was alert and taken to a nearby hospital for …

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 and responsive, and is able to walk under his own power. He has been taken to the …

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 of Giancarlo Stanton during a simulated game. The pitcher stayed down for several minutes …

Yu Darvish

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 watching too. It’s to the point of the season …

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, and if all goes well, he plans to rejoin the Major League rotation as early as …

Masahiro Tanaka out ‘weeks’ due to hamstring injury

The New York Yankees got less than ideal news on pitcher Masahiro Tanaka on Saturday. Tanaka was placed on the disabled list due to strains in both of his hamstrings, and manager Aaron Boone divulged that the pitcher would be out “weeks.” …

Watch: Masahiro Tanaka injures hamstrings running bases

Masahiro Tanaka was forced to leave Friday’s game after sustaining an injury while running the bases. During the sixth inning of the game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees, Tanaka scored on an Aaron Judge sacrifice fly after …

Shohei Ohtani, Masahiro Tanaka to face each other on Sunday

Sunday’s game between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels in the Bronx will feature an interesting matchup. Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed on Tuesday that Masahiro Tanaka will pitch on Sunday. That means he will be going up …

Yasiel Puig tongue

20 standout players of the MLB playoffs

The Major League Baseball postseason always produces superstars. Some of those who emerge are expected, while some are unlikely players who go from anonymity to household name overnight. That can happen thanks to a hot streak at the right time, a …

Yankees have not discussed extension with Masahiro Tanaka

The New York Yankees appear to be taking a wait-and-see approach with regard to ace righty Masahiro Tanaka’s future with the club. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday night that he has yet to discuss a contract extension with …

Masahiro Tanaka scratched from start with flexor mass strain

The New York Yankees got some slightly concerning news regarding their ace righty on Thursday. According to a report by Meredith Marakovits of YES Network, Masahiro Tanaka has been scratched from his scheduled start on Monday against the Toronto Blue …

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