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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.
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.
The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz
How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?
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.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 10
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
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.
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
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.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
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.
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 / 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.
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 on ClutchPoints / November 10
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 / 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.
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 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.
Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / November 28, 2023
Official Terms of Kenta Maeda’s Contract With the Detroit Tigers Have Been Revealed
The Detroit Tigers officially announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda to a multi-year contract Tuesday afternoon. Reports of Maeda joining the Tigers first surfaced Sunday night, several days after the team was identified as one of the leaders in the hunt for the 35-year-old Japanese veteran.
MLB News / Field Level Media / November 26, 2023
Reports: Tigers adding free-agent RHP Kenta Maeda to rotation
Veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda apparently will stay in the American League Central after agreeing to a two-year, $24 million contract with the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, according to multiple media reports.
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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