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MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 21
Kenta Maeda Part Of Dave Roberts’ Favorite Memory Vs. Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres completed their first series of the 2026 season at Petco Park, which amounted to first three of 13 total head-to-head games on the schedule.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 19
Former Dodgers Pitcher, Who Retired From MLB, Signs With Team in Japan
Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda announced his retirement from MLB in November and has officially signed with NPB's Rakuten Eagles.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26
Kenta Maeda signs with NPB’s Rakuten Eagles, ending MLB tenure
The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced they’ve signed Kenta Maeda. The 37-year-old righty said in August that he planned to return to his home country next year.
The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit at least 45 homers in a single season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Dodger Blue / November 9
Former Dodgers Pitcher Kenta Maeda Returning To Japan For 2026 Season
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda announced on social media that he is going to resume his playing career in Japan for the 2026 season. The right-hander began his professional career with Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), where he established himself as one of the best pitchers in the country.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 7
Former Dodgers Pitcher Announces He's Leaving MLB, Going to Japan
Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda announced his retirement from MLB on Wednesday, ending a nine-season career in the United States.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / September 2, 2025
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.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1, 2025
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 / Athlon Sports / August 11, 2025
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.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 10, 2025
Recently Signed Former Tigers Pitcher Makes Strong Debut With New Team in Triple-A
The Detroit Tigers have had plenty of different roster moves over the course of the 2025 season, some relating to injuries, and others relating solely to the purpose of changing up the squad.
MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 5, 2025
Former Dodgers Veteran Pitcher Signs Surprise Deal With Yankees
Former Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda has signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees, per the team's transactions log. The 37-year-old Maeda started his MLB career with the Dodgers in 2016 after eight seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 4, 2025
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
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 4, 2025
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 / Field Level Media / May 16, 2025
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.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 7, 2025
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, 2025
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 / November 10, 2024
Tigers president drops eye-opening Kenta Maeda message
The Detroit Tigers had a spectacular 2024 season. From nine games below .500 in August to the American League Division Series, they brought some baseball magic back to the Motor City.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29, 2024
MLB strikeout props for 4/29: Fade Dodgers' Paxton vs. D-backs
YB's Jack Dougherty closed last week with a 2-1 mark in strikeout props with two plus-money winners on Friday, and he's looking to stay hot to start the new week. Here are Jack's three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 23, 2024
MLB home run props for 4/23: Look for a bomb from Bohm
We're still on the hunt for a winner in home run props, and we're feeling good about this slate with friendly weather conditions and juicy batter-pitcher matchups abound.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 18, 2024
MLB strikeout props for Thursday 4/18: Fade these Under Wonders
Coming off another 2-1 day in strikeout props, we're now 10-2 in our last 12 picks. Let's keep the momentum rolling with three more K props for Thursday's shortened MLB slate.
Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / November 29, 2023
Detroit Tigers Not Done Looking For Pitching Despite Signing Maeda
The Detroit Tigers reportedly aren't done looking for starting pitching this offseason. Even though the team locked up veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda to a two-year deal this week, GM Scott Harris says they want to add more.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26, 2023
Tigers signing former AL Cy Young runner-up
The Detroit Tigers are bringing a well-seasoned starter into the fold to help lead their ongoing rebuild.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21, 2023
Tigers showing 'serious' interest in former Cy Young finalist
The Tigers have “serious” interest in free agent righty Kenta Maeda.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20, 2023
MLB Best Bets: Three pitcher props for 7/20
Thursday's MLB slate has quite a few afternoon games, so there's no time to waste for the day's looks. YB's Griffin Carroll touches games throughout the day to cover us from 1 p.m. to midnight.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 23, 2023
MLB best bets: Wiesguy's 2 Picks and a Prop for 6/23
It has been a tough week for YB's Matt Wiesenfeld. On Wednesday the Angels failed to score, and that Gavin Williams guy in Cleveland was actually pretty good. He didn't even get the chance to earn some back with Atlanta because their game was postponed.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 23, 2023
MLB best strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Friday 6/23
We continue to roll right along in strikeout prop world, as YB's Jack Dougherty went 2-1 Thursday to bring his record to 8-3 on the week. Let's stay hot with Jack's three favorite strikeout props for Friday's MLB slate.
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