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Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 1-6 vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs 2B Jorbit Vivas 1-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 K — RBI double in the ninth to break up the shutout C J.C.

New York Yankees News / Over The Monster / September 4

Minor Lines 9/3: Worcester narrowly avoids being no-hit by Kenta Maeda

Remember Kenta Maeda? Five-time NPB All-Star, former Dodger and Cy Young runner-up, that Kenta Maeda? Well, he’s in the Yankees’ minor league system at the age of 37 and he just carried a no-hitter against the WooSox into the eighth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Former Dodgers Star Announces Retirement From MLB After 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had plenty of talented players take part in their postseason runs, as the organization has made twelve consecutive appearances (2013–2024), the third longest streak in MLB history.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 2

Former Dodgers Pitcher to Leave MLB After 2025 Season

Former Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda announced that he will be leaving Major League Baseball at the end of this season. After starting the season with the Detroit Tigers, Maeda tossed a 7.88 ERA across just eight innings of work out of the bullpen.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Kenta Maeda plans to pitch in Japan in 2026

In an appearance on TV Tokyo’s “Sports Real Live” show (Japanese language link from Yahoo Japan), Kenta Maeda said that he is leaving North American baseball behind at the conclusion of the 2025 season.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 29

Yankees prospects: Low minors win, high minors lose

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 8-11 vs. Syracuse Mets — trailed 8-0 after an inning and a half because Kenta Maeda got destroyed but made a game of it (Maeda game of it?

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Spencer Jones Finally Goes Yard While Kenta Maeda Brings the Heat in Triple-A

Spencer Jones’ bat has gone cold in August, but the Yankees’ top prospect still made noise Sunday with a 436-foot blast in Triple-A. It was his first extra-base hit of the month, snapping an 0-for-stretch that’s seen him hit just .132.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 4

Yankees sign RHP Kenta Maeda to minor league deal

The New York Yankees signed free agent right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda and assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday. Maeda, 37, was released

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Yankees sign former Twins’ Cy Young runner up

The New York Yankees are turning to a veteran arm for rotational depth, signing right-hander Kenta Maeda to a minor league contract, the club announced Monday.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Yankees Replace Marcus Stroman's Mess with Kenta Maeda's Meltdown

Just days after parting ways with Marcus Stroman, the New York Yankees are reportedly in agreement with Kenta Maeda on a minor-league contract. According to Yuki Yamada of MLB.com, New York has expressed interest in bringing in the 36-year-old as a potential depth piece for a rotation that's been hit hard by injuries and inconsistency.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 4

Former Tigers Reliever Set To Join New York Yankees

The Detroit Tigers have had an exceptional 2025 season when it comes to production, and while they had a bit of a slow stretch coming out of the All-Star break, they have found a bit of momentum to build off of going forward.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Yankees Discussing Deal With Kenta Maeda

The Yankees are discussing a possible deal with right-hander Kenta Maeda, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Maeda had been with the Cubs on a minor league deal but was released on the weekend, according to his MLB.com transactions tracker.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 24

Former Tigers Disappointment Dominates in Minor League Start With New Team

The Detroit Tigers have had a bit of a roller coaster season in terms of pitching injuries and inconsistency, however it has not kept them from being comfortably on top of the American League Central.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 23

Dominant Triple-A Outing by Forgotten Veteran Could Cause Cubs To Promote Him

The Chicago Cubs are expected to make some major moves when it comes to acquiring starting pitching next month as the MLB trade deadline approaches. With an offense that has World Series capability when at its best, the Cubs need to get the rotation depth to a place where a deep run in October becomes possible.

Chicago Cubs News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 16

Chicago Cubs, With Pitching Ranks Thinning, Sign Veteran Righty to Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs signed 37-year-old Kenta Maeda to a minor-league contract on Friday, hoping to bolster a pitching staff that is showing its wear just a quarter of a way through the season.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / May 16

Cubs Sign RHP Kenta Maeda to Minor-League Deal

After a disastrous tenure with the Detroit Tigers, veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda will look for a late-career revival, hopefully benefiting the Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16

RHP Kenta Maeda signs minor league deal with Cubs

Just over a week after he was released by the Detroit Tigers, veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 16

‘He’s struggled’: Chicago Cubs manager isn’t confident with new pitcher

Late Thursday night, reports surfaced that the Chicago Cubs were adding to their pitching arsenal this season ahead of their three-game matchup this weekend against their crosstown rival, the Chicago White Sox, at Wrigley Field.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Former Dodgers 16-Game Winner Released by AL Contender

Right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda started 103 regular season games for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2016 through 2019, appearing in 137. He also took the mound for 24 postseason outings, although mostly as a relief pitcher.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / May 1

Tigers part ways with high-priced RHP Kenta Maeda

The Detroit Tigers designated struggling right-hander Kenta Maeda for assignment prior to Thursday's road game against the Los Angeles Angels. Maeda, 37, had a 7.88 ERA in seven relief appearances this season.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 22

Tigers’ Kenta Maeda gets real on eyeing bounce-back campaign after ugly 2024 season

When he ended the 2024 season in the bullpen, Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda was told he would compete for a spot in the starting rotation. Luckily, that was some motivation he truly needed.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Tigers to give Kenta Maeda 'every opportunity' to earn rotation spot

Kenta Maeda was the Tigers’ biggest signing of the 2023-24 offseason, but his tenure in Detroit got off to a disappointing start. leading to a demotion to the bullpen.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11, 2024

Tigers lose veteran starting pitcher to injury

His placement on the shelf is retroactive to May 8, meaning he could hypothetically return to action in less than two weeks.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29, 2024

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