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Shinnosuke Ogasawara, former Washington Nationals pitcher, shown making a decision between MLB and NPB, ultimately signing with the Yomiuri Giants.

Shinnosuke Ogasawara signs with Yomiuri Giants after Nationals release

Just months after securing a two-year, $3.

Rachel Goldberg·June 19, 2026

Jerar Encarnacion, the newly signed first baseman for the Yokohama BayStars, poses on a baseball field with the stadium lights on and the city skyline in the background.

Yokohama BayStars Sign Jerar Encarnacion for 2026 Season

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars officially confirmed Friday the signing of first baseman Jerar Encarnacion to an $800,000 contract for the 2026 season.

Rachel Goldberg·June 12, 2026