The secret to the Dodgers’ success surely lies in tapping Japanese talent. Take the names of Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto; the list goes on. And with the 2025 season pretty much done and dusted, it looks like the Yankees might be taking a page out of the Dodgers’ playbook… They’re reportedly heading to Japan in search of some serious talent to finally snap their 16-year title drought.

The core reason surely is Cody Bellinger, who just wrapped up a solid season, hitting .272 with a 5 WAR, and is heading into free agency. He’s definitely going to attract some big offers. And while the Yankees would love to keep him in pinstripes, they’re also exploring new options. According to reports, the team is checking out a potential Aaron Judge 2.0, who’s tearing up the NPB with

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