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This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo & Takashi Saito Signed To Contracts

On February 13, 1995, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed star Japanese pitcher Hideo Nomo to a Minor League contract that included a $2 million signing bonus.

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Topps Releasing Rare Autographed Hideo Nomo Card

The 2025 Topps Chrome Update Series is set to be released on Wednesday, Dec. 10, which includes the first licensed certified autographed Hideo Nomo card in 20 years.

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Which MLB pitchers have thrown more than one no-hitter?

While no-nos are obviously tremendous accomplishments, the list of pitchers who have thrown one includes some names you wouldn't expect. When it comes to hurlers who have done it more than once, that is understandably not the case.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / July 11

This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo Starts 1995 MLB All-Star Game

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Hideo Nomo make MLB history as the first Japanese pitcher to start the MLB All-Star Game. Nomo took the ball for the National League on July 11, 1995, just nine days after he became the first player from Japan to be selected to the MLB All-Star Game in history.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Dodger Blue / July 2

This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo Makes All-Star Game, Eric Gagné Reaches 30 Saves, White House Visit & More

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history is noteworthy for Johnny Podres, Hideo Nomo, Eric Gagné, Cody Bellinger and the 2020 World Series championship team.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 2

This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo & Don Newcombe Make MLB Debuts

On May 2, 1995, Hideo Nomo made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers and became the first Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball. Nomo threw five scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants, allowing just one hit, issuing four walks and striking out seven.