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Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman throws to first during a game against the Blue Jays in Toronto in September.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 11, 2026
Alex Bregman signs with the Cubs for 5 years and $175 million: reports
The Cubs, according to reports, offered a club-record $35 million a year, with no opt-outs ?and a full no-trade clause. Bregman turns 32 on March 30.
Kazuma Okamoto of the Blue Jays speaks to the media during a press conference at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 7, 2026
New Blue Jay Okamoto says daughter's logo choice helped seal the deal
Okamoto asked his daughter which MLB logo she liked most. Toronto's stylized blue jay head won the day.
Kazuma Okamoto hits a single during the Giants' exhibition game against the Cubs at Tokyo Dome in March.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 4, 2026
Blue Jays reach deal with Kazuma Okamoto
Okamoto, who departs the Yomiuri Giants, is a six-time All-Star, tallying 248 home runs and 717 RBIs in 1,074 career games.
Lions ace Tatsuya Imai throws during the NPB All-Star Series at Yokohama Stadium in July.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 2, 2026
Astros reportedly reach deal with former Seibu ace Tatsuya Imai
The contract is a three-year deal with opt-outs that includes $54 million in ?guarantees and could be worth up ?to $63 million, ?per the report.
Munetaka Murakami hit 22 home runs for the Swallows in 56 games in 2025.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 22, 2025
Slugger Munetaka Murakami joins White Sox on two-year deal
?Murakami?was hindered by injuries in 2025, though he still managed to finish third in the Central League with 22 home runs in 56 games.
First baseman Pete Alonso hit 38 home runs for the Mets last season.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 11, 2025
Slugging first baseman Pete Alonso set for move to Orioles
Alonso, 31, is coming off a dazzling season with the Mets in which he hit 38 home runs, 41 doubles and drove in 126 runs across 162 games.
Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz pitches against the Padres during the ninth inning of a game on Sept. 18.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 10, 2025
Mets fans fume as closer Diaz reaches deal with Dodgers
The deal was widely seen by fans as a case of the big-spending Dodgers further consolidating their advantage.

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The reflection of one of Ueno Zoo’s twin pandas is seen at their enclosure. The animals’ popularity has prompted concern among local businesses that their departure could hurt foot traffic in surrounding neighborhoods.
What happens when the pandas leave Ueno?

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