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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 24
Former Yankees Player With Nearby Connection Praises Tatsuya Imai
The New York Yankees are currently favored, alongside the Chicago Cubs, to land Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai this offseason. In a recent interview, a former Yankee who just played five seasons (2020-2025) in Nippon Professional Baseball, praised Imai on his way to the MLB.
MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / December 20
Former Brewer Tyler Austin signs with Cubs, returns home after crushing homers in Japan for the last 5 years
The Milwaukee Brewers spent a long time trying to find a long-term answer at first base. After Prince Fielder left following the 2011 season, the Brewers trotted out 11 different starting first basemen on the proceeding 11 Opening Days, unable to find someone consistent enough to be there long-term.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / December 19
Chicago Cubs Sign Former Top Prospect
The Chicago Cubs have signed former Yankees prospect Tyler Austin to a one-year, $1.25 million deal, according to Jon Heyman. Austin, who last played in MLB in 2019, has been playing in Japan for the last six seasons.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 19
After signing Tyler Austin, the bigger picture suggests the Cubs could land more players from Japan
Recently, the Chicago Cubs signed Tyler Austin to a one year, Major League deal. At 34 years, and having spent since 2020 playing in Japan, the first baseman/outfielder projects to be a back up/platoon mate for Michael Busch while also filling in when needed in the outfield and possibly DHing as well.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / December 19
2025 Transactions: Tyler Austin Signs with Cubs, White Sox Swing Trade
Several former Major Leaguers who’ve spent the last few years in Asia have come back to North America this winter. Yet another joined them on December 18, as ex-Twins and Yankees outfielder Tyler Austin will come back to join the Chicago Cubs for the 2026 season.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 18
Chicago Cubs Sign Free Agent Infielder Coming Off Stellar Stretch In Japan
Outside of two season-altering injuries in the second half to star outfielder Kyle Tucker, the Chicago Cubs stayed remarkably healthy in 2025 when it came to their starting position player group.
Tyler Austin News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18
Cubs to sign Tyler Austin to major league deal
The Cubs and first baseman Tyler Austin have agreed to a one-year major league deal.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 15, 2019
10 MLB players primed for regression in 2019
Every March, news outlets and baseball prognosticators utilize air time and column inches to try to predict MLB's next big thing. Which hitter can transition from a solid role player to an All-Star?
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