News in Japanese 
- asahi: Igawa will be up in the majors, likely to pitch for the first time this year against Tigers.
[Igawa] May 6, 2008
- hochi: Johjima gets three year extension for 25 million.
[Johjima] April 25, 2008
- : Yabu spends 4 days in the minor league, but comes back to the major as a teammate gets injured.
[Yabu] April 19, 2008
- zakzak: Matsuzaka, while not the best performance, won his fourth straight games. With 28 Ks, he is leading league with strike out.
[Matsuzaka] April 19, 2008
- houchi: Nomo back on the major league mound, first time in 1000 days.
[Nomo] April 12, 2008
- zakzak: Yomiuri's Uehara likely to be represented by Octagon who represented Kuroda and Fukudome this year.
[Uehara] April 12, 2008
- zakzak: Yu Darvish, the ace of Japanese team in Olympic, attracting MLB scouts and media alike.
[Y. Darvish] April 11, 2008
- nikkan: Nomo gets called up by the Royals. Will be oldest Japanese player.
[Nomo] April 5, 2008
- sanspo: Kuroda gets his first major win in his debut.
[Kuroda] April 5, 2008
- tochu: Kuroda's Major League debut was 7 innings 1 run and 3H 4K
[Kuroda] April 5, 2008
- sanspo: Daisuke gets his winning ball from the fans, first winning ball of the season is a gift to his new-born son.
[Matsuzaka] April 3, 2008
- tochu: Fukudome goes 3-for-3 and a three run home run in his MLB debut.
[K. Fukudome] April 3, 2008
- zakzak: matsuzaka gets his first win of the season, 6+ innings, 1 ER, 9K
[Matsuzaka] April 3, 2008
- sanspo: Igawa will start in the minors for the 2008. Still have chance to get back in the rotation this season.
[Igawa] March 29, 2008
- nikkan: Kuwata announce his retirement after being cut by the Pirates
[M. Kuwata] March 29, 2008
- sanspo: Hideki Matsui surprises many by getting married.
[H. Matsui] March 29, 2008
- nikkan: Nomo, with pain in his right leg, may land in DL for the beginning of the season.
[Nomo] March 29, 2008
- asahi: From Island League to the Major League, a dream come true.
[T. Matsuo] March 29, 2008
- Oliveguyners.jp: Kagawa Olive Guyners announced today that their 26 years old pitcher, Terumasa Matsuo signed minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.
[T. Matsuo] March 29, 2008
- sanspo: Hideki Matsui gets married, surprise his teammates and media members.
[H. Matsui] March 28, 2008
- tochu: Yabu could still make the opening day roster. He eyes his spot as a long relief in Giants bullpen.
[Yabu] March 24, 2008
- sanspo: H. Matsui starts at left first time after the surgery.
[H. Matsui] March 15, 2008
- asahi: Matsuzaka's wife has healthy baby boy, his trip to Japan is now possible.
[Matsuzaka] March 15, 2008
- sanspo: Fukudome flashes his glove, speed and bat in a spring training game
[K. Fukudome] March 15, 2008
- daily: Ichiro goes 0-for-26 in the spring training. His own longest hitless streak in the majors.
[Ichiro] March 12, 2008
- sanspo: Cubs cut Spring Training invitee Takatsu, he could face retirement.
[Takatsu] March 12, 2008
- daily: Fukudome goes three-for-three with a solo homer. 2 RBI.
[K. Fukudome] March 5, 2008
- hochi: Iguchi goes two-for-two, Yabu allows one run. Spring training game.
[Iguchi] March 5, 2008
- kuwata: Kuwata gets out of the jam against strong Phillies lineup. One inning, no runs.
[M. Kuwata] March 5, 2008
- tochu: Ichiro praises Fukudome's defense, as they meet in the pre season game
[K. Fukudome] March 5, 2008
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News in English
- kyodo: Yomiuri right-hander Uehara sets sights on majors
[Uehara] April 8, 2008
- kyodo: Matsuo inks minor league deal with Red Sox
[T. Matsuo] March 29, 2008
- Chicago Tribune: The White Sox signed pitcher Tomo Ohka and added him to the spring training roster
[Ohka] February 21, 2008
- NYTimes: A Cool-Thinking Hitter and a Long Title Drought
[K. Fukudome] February 13, 2008
- zakzak: Waseda University's Yuki Saito starts his workout
[Y. Saito] January 21, 2008
- Kyodo: Uehara re-signs for 1 year, 400 mil. yen contract. Free Agent next year
[Uehara] December 26, 2007
- mlb.com: Giants ink Yabu to Minor League deal
[Yabu] December 26, 2007
- mlb.com: Fukudome unveiled in Chicago:
[K. Fukudome] December 19, 2007
- kyodo: Fujikawa wants to pitch in majors, but Hanshin says no. Possible Posting candidate for 2009
[K. Fujikawa] December 16, 2008
- mlb.com: Hiroki Kuroda agrees to three-year deal worth $35.3 million with LA Dodgers
[Kuroda] December 15, 2007
- AP: Rangers agree to terms with Japanese reliever Kazuo Fukumori
[K. Fukumori] December 14, 2007
- mlb.com: Report: Kuroda to sign with Dodgers
[Kuroda] December 12, 2007
- Chicago Tribune: Chicago Cubs land Kosuke Fukudome
[K. Fukudome] December 12, 2007
- mlb.com: Report: Fukudome opts to play in Majors
[K. Fukudome] December 9, 2007
- Newsday: Yankees showing interest in Japanese reliever Kazuo Fukumori
[K. Fukumori] December 8, 2007
- mlb.com: Dodgers waiting on word from Kuroda
[Kuroda] December 6, 2007
- mlb.com: Cardinals release veteran Taguchi to clear space on the 40-man roster
[Taguchi] December 5, 2007
- Washington Post: Japanese Pitchers Attracting Interest: Nationals interested in Fukumori and Maekawa
[K. Maekawa] December 5, 2007
- JapanBall: Phillies want Iguchi back, but at 3rd base
[Iguchi] December 5, 2007
- Chicago Sun Times: Fukudome pursuit still on minus Matsui, after failing to land Kazuo, Kosuke is the higher priority for the Cubs
[K. Fukudome] December 1, 2007
- Houston Chronicle: Astros set to sign 2B Kaz Matsui, a physical and only a few minor details left
[K. Matsui] November 30, 2007
- LATimes: Dodgers interested in Japanese pitcher, Saito was part of group that went to Tokyo last week to meet with Kuroda.
[Kuroda] November 29, 2007
- SI: Japanese reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta agrees to $6 million 2-year deal with Royals
[Y. Tabuta] November 28, 2007
- AP: Yabuta, Royals agrees to $6M, 2-year deal
[Y. Tabuta] November 28, 2007
- mlb.com: D-backs submit offer to Kuroda, GM Josh Byrnes confirmed
[Kuroda] November 27, 2007
- Chicago Tribune: Cubs is looking to sign Colorado infielder Kazuo Matsui to a three-year deal
[K. Matsui] November 23, 2007
- Seattle PI: Mariners make a strong run at Kuroda with trip to Japan
[Kuroda] November 21, 2007
- Seattle PI: Mariners make a strong run at Kuroda with trip to Japan
[Kuroda] November 21, 2007
- mlb.com: Tribe lands Japan's closer Masahide Kobayashi. A two-year Major League contract with a club option for 2010
[M.Kobayashi] November 21, 2007
- japanball: 5 major league clubs in hunt for Yasuhiko Yabuta: KC Royals, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay rays and Pittsburgh Pirates
[Y. Tabuta] November 20, 2007
- St. Petersburg Times: Tampa Bay Rays interested in free-agent Japanese reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta
[Y. Tabuta] November 20, 2007
- Chicago Tribune: Japanese righty may provide relief, Chicago Sox among the finalists for Chiba Lotte's Yabuta
[Y. Tabuta] November 20, 2007
- Detroit Free Press: Tigers showed interest in starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, according to agent Joe Urbon.
[Kuroda] November 17, 2007
- SI: Fukudome declares for free agency
[K. Fukudome] November 12, 2007
- St Petersburg Times: Tampa Bay Rays look East to bolster pen: Eye on right-handers Kazuo Fukumori and Masahide Kobayashi
[M.Kobayashi] November 11, 2007
- Kansas City Star: The Royals will sift through several Japanese free agents: Iwase, Fukumori, Yabuta
[K. Fukumori] November 8, 2007
- Chicago Sun Times: Cubs scouts focused much of their attention on left-handed-hitting corner outfielder Kosuke Fukudome
[K. Fukudome] November 8, 2007
- LA Daily News: Dodgers expected to try to reel in a Carp, Hiroki Kuroda
[Kuroda] November 7, 2007
- Kansas City Star: Kuroda sought by Royals, joins competition among Mariners, Cubs, Phillies and Dodgers
[Kuroda] November 7, 2007
- Seattle Times: M's likely to pursue Japanese hurler, Hiroki Kuroda, who will be represented by Seattle-based Joe Urbon
[Kuroda] November 7, 2007
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