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    Daisuke Matsuzaka

    DaisukeMatsuzaka

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      9/13/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Tokyo, Japan

    Career Stats

    • SV
      1
    • ERA
      4.45
    • K
      720
    • WHIP
      1.40
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    Racing Positions

      • Morning Briefing: Magic number down to 12
        • 11Y
        • Adam Rubin
        Jonathon Niese
        • Clay Buchholz, an Opening Day primer
          • 11Y
          • Gordon Edes
          • What happens to the Yu Darvish beat?
            • 11Y
            • David Schoenfield
            Yu Darvish
            • Dice-K return in Japan starts in familiar place
              • 11Y
              Daisuke Matsuzaka
              • Farrell likes 'progressive' mindset of Sox
                • 11Y
                • Rick Weber, Special to ESPNBoston.com
                John Farrell
                • 8 years, 56 wins later, Dice-K back to Japan
                  • 11Y
                  Daisuke Matsuzaka
                  • Farrell eager to see RHP Otani on Japan tour
                    • 11Y
                    • Mets put Black on DL, activate Matsuzaka
                      • 12Y
                      • Danny Knobler | Special to ESPNNewYork.com
                      • Dice-K in limbo until rosters expand
                        • 12Y
                        • Adam Rubin
                        • Mets' Colon misses start due to mother's death
                          • 12Y
                          • Adam Rubin
                          Bartolo Colon

                        MLB News

                        Cubs closer Daniel Palencia off IL following oblique injury

                        Cubs closer Daniel Palencia off IL following oblique injury

                        Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been activated off the injured list after missing two weeks with an oblique injury. Nico Hoerner, who missed a game with a stiff neck, is back in the lineup.
                        Twins' Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with sore elbow

                        Twins' Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with sore elbow

                        Twins right-hander Joe Ryan left Sunday's start against the Blue Jays due to elbow soreness after facing just two batters.
                        Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL, reinstate Spencer Strider

                        Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL, reinstate Spencer Strider

                        The Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Sunday.
                        Fantasy baseball news: Springer's rest day for the Blue Jays, and Sunday's news to know

                        Fantasy baseball news: Springer's rest day for the Blue Jays, and Sunday's news to know

                        All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
                        Buster Olney: This is Aaron Boone's best team since he took over the Yankees

                        Buster Olney: This is Aaron Boone's best team since he took over the Yankees

                        Buster Olney breaks down the keys to the Yankees' success this season.
                        MLB betting tips for Sunday: Expect Schneemann, Busch to thrive

                        MLB betting tips for Sunday: Expect Schneemann, Busch to thrive

                        All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Sunday, May 3.
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