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Hideo Nomo, SP, Retired PlayersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsDodgers | Kuroda appreciates Nomo Dylan Hernandez, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda said that if it wasn't for what retired SP Hideo Nomo was able to accomplish in the majors, he would not have been able to come to the United States and play major league baseball. MLB | Nomo retires The Press-Enterprise's Diamond Leung reports free-agent SP Hideo Nomo has retired. Royals | Team releases Nomo The Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals officially released P Hideo Nomo Tuesday, April 29. Royals | Team requests release waivers for Nomo The Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals have requested unconditional release waivers on P Hideo Nomo. Royals | Nomo designated for assignment Confirming previous reports, the Kansas City Royals have designated RP Hideo Nomo for assignment, according to the Associated Press. Royals | Nomo could be cut Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals P Hideo Nomo could be cut from the 25-man roster this weekend if the team brings up another starting pitcher to replace SP John Bale (arm) in the rotation. Royals | Nomo rocked Tuesday According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Kansas City Royals P Hideo Nomo allowed three hits and four runs in one inning of relief Tuesday, April 15, against the Seattle Mariners. Nomo walked two batters and struck out one. Royals | Nomo's contract purchased from Idaho Falls Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals have purchased the contract of P Hideo Nomo from Rookie League Short-Season Idaho Falls. Nomo will pitch out of the bullpen for the big league team. Royals | Nomo assigned to Idaho Falls Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Royals, reports the Kansas City Royals assigned P Hideo Nomo to Rookie League Short-Season Idaho Falls. This move ensures that Nomo will not count against the roster limits of the organization's four full-season affiliates. Royals | Nomo to throw Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals RP Hideo Nomo (groin) will throw a practice session Thursday, April 3, or the following day. Royals | Nomo sent to minor league camp The Kansas City Royals have assigned P Hideo Nomo to their minor league camp, according to USAToday.com. Royals | Nomo works out Saturday Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals P Hideo Nomo (groin) worked out on his injured groin Saturday, March 29, and reported no pain afterward. Nomo said he did not think this injury would lead to his retirement. He also said he was open to the option of pitching in the minor leagues once he was fully healthy. Royals | Nomo, battling groin injury, still vying for bullpen job Updating a recent item, the Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals P Hideo Nomo (groin) was held out from a planned throwing session on flat ground Thursday, March 27, during the team's last day at camp in Arizona. He will travel with the club to Milwaukee for a weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers that will close out the team's exhibition schedule. There is a slim chance that Nomo could pitch Saturday, March 29. He is still trying to win the last available spot in the bullpen. Royals | Nomo injured Tuesday The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals P Hideo Nomo (groin) suffered a groin injury in the team's spring training game Tuesday, March 25. He will likely begin the season on the disabled list in the minors. Royals | Nomo no longer being considered for rotation Contrary to previous reports, if Kansas City Royals P Hideo Nomo makes the team, it will be as a reliever, not as a starter, according to the Associated Press. Manager Trey Hillman said Brett Tomko, John Bale, Luke Hochevar, Kyle Davies and Jorge De La Rosa are all ahead of Nomo in the competition for the team's final two spots in the starting rotation. Royals | Nomo's velocity still increasing MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals SP Hideo Nomo has shown increased velocity with each outing this spring, according to pitching coach Bob McClure. He remains in the mix for a starting rotation spot and has been cited by manager Trey Hillman for his strikeout ability. "He's still interesting because he misses bats, and we're getting to a point where we need to make some decisions," said Hillman. Royals | Nomo still in mix for spot in rotation Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Hideo Nomo is still in the mix for a spot in the team's starting rotation, according to manager Trey Hillman. Royals | Nomo a long shot to make club MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals P Hideo Nomo, who is in camp as a non-roster player, is considered a long shot to make the club. Nomo (elbow, shoulder) hasn't pitched in the big leagues since undergoing elbow surgery in June 2006, and he also had shoulder surgery in October 2003. Nomo had poor statistics (0-2 record, 6.59 ERA in 13 2/3 innings) this offseason at winter ball in Venezuela, but he was able to pitch pain-free. Royals | Nomo to fight for rotation or bullpen spot Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals P Hideo Nomo will compete for a spot in the rotation as well as a spot in the bullpen during spring training. Royals | Nomo agrees to minor league deal The Kansas City Star's Sam Mellinger is reporting former major league SP Hideo Nomo, the 1995 National League Rookie of the Year, announced on his Japanese-language Web site that he has agreed to terms on a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals that includes an invitation to big league spring training. "He's a pitcher who's had a lot of success," said Royals general manager Dayton Moore. "He's somebody we're going to give an opportunity to compete for a job in spring training." White Sox | Nomo released at Charlotte The Chicago Tribune reports the Chicago White Sox released SP Hideo Nomo, who pitched in only one game for Triple-A Charlotte. White Sox | Nomo battling tendonitis The Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales reports Chicago White Sox SP Hideo Nomo (elbow), currently at Triple-A Charlotte, has been sidelined because of tendonitis in his right pitching elbow. Nomo has pitched only once, allowing one earned run in three innings. White Sox | Nomo could open in minors Whitesox.MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports Chicago White Sox SP Hideo Nomo may open the season with Triple-A Charlotte. He figures to serve as a spot starter when needed. Yankees | Nomo Has Solid Performance New York Yankees minor league SP Hideo Nomo tossed 7-1/3 shutout innings for Triple-A Columbus Friday, Sept. 2, striking out 10 batters and walking only one, according to the Associated Press. Nomo gave up only three hits, and at one point in the game retired 12 consecutive hitters. Yankees | Nomo Update New York Yankees minor league SP Hideo Nomo, now pitching for Triple-A Columbus, allowed four runs (three earned) and four hits in six innings, while playing against Indianapolis Friday, Aug. 26, according to the Associated Press. He allowed five walks, while also striking out five batters. Nomo is 1-3 with a 4.50 ERA in six starts for Columbus, over a span of 30 innings. Yankees | Nomo not Coming up yet ESPN.com reports New York Yankees SP Hideo Nomo will not come up from Triple-A to take SP Randy Johnson's (back) spot in the rotation Thursday, Aug. 11. Yankees | Nomo Struggles ESPN.com reports New York Yankees SP Hideo Nomo struggled in his first start for Triple-A Columbus. He allowed three hits, four walks and struck out four in three innings. His fastball topped out at 88 mph. Yankees | Nomo Claimed The Associated Press reports the New York Yankees claimed SP Hideo Nomo (Devil Rays) off waivers. Yankees | Interest in Nomo The New York Post's George King reports the New York Yankees are interested in free agent SP Hideo Nomo. Devil Rays | Nomo Released USAToday.com reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays released P Hideo Nomo. Devil Rays | Nomo Wants to Stay in Majors Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays P Hideo Nomo, who has been designated for assignment, said he will not pitch in Japan if he doesn't sign with another MLB team. He said he wants to keep playing in the majors and will wait for a team to call. Devil Rays | Nomo Gets Start As Piniella Adjusts Rotation According to The Associated Press, Tampa Bay Devil Rays MAN Lou Piniella adjusted his rotation to give SP Hideo Nomo, a right-hander, the start on July 4. The White Sox entered the game hitting .244 against right-handers like Nomo and .299 against lefties. Devil Rays | Nomo Gets 200 The Tampa Tribune reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays SP Hideo Nomo picked up his 200th career victory June 15 in a win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The 200 career victories are split between his Japanese baseball career and his major-league career, which started with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1995. "He's had a great career and this is a special win," Devil Rays MAN Lou Piniella said. "We didn't have champagne, but we had the beer, so he got doused with beer and everybody gave him a standing ovation, which was really respectful of a heck of a competitor and a great pitcher." Brewers | Fielder Gets First Hits The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Milwaukee Brewers 1B Prince Fielder collected his first big-league hit June 15 with a sharp double down the rightfield line off Tampa Bay Devil Rays SP Hideo Nomo in the second inning. Fielder socked another double in the ninth to drive in the Brewers' final run. Devil Rays | Nomo Will Start The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays SP Hideo Nomo (muscle cramps), who left his start Monday, May 9 due to cramps, will make his May 14 start as scheduled. Devil Rays | Nomo's Mechanics Due For Adjustment The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays pitching coach Chuck Hernandez plans to talk with Devil Rays SP Hideo Nomo about some possible adjustments to his mechanics. Devil Rays | Nomo Feels Good The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays SP Hideo Nomo feels good coming into the season. He will make $800,000 if he makes the major league roster this season and has a chance at $700,000 more in incentives. Devil Rays | Nomo Injury Report The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays SP Hideo Nomo says it is too early to judge whether rotator-cuff problems that plagued him last year are over. "Right now it's a little too early to judge my velocity," Nomo said through an interpreter. "It's still a few weeks away from spring training, but I've been doing my normal routine. My arm feels free. There's no problem. I'm going to do my best to get into the starting rotation when the season starts." Devil Rays | Nomo Terms Updating an earlier item, Ronald Blum, of the Associated Press, reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays SP Hideo Nomo will earn $800,000 if he is added to the team's major league roster. He will attend Spring Training on a minor league contract. Devil Rays | Nomo Signs The Sports Network reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed SP Hideo Nomo (Dodgers) to a minor-league contract. Dodgers | No Arbitration For Nomo According to The Los Angeles Daily News' Tony Jackson, the Los Angeles Dodgers did not offer salary arbitration to SP Hideo Nomo. Dodgers | Ineffective Nomo Sent to Bullpen Tony Jackson, of the Long Beach Press-Telegram, reports Los Angeles Dodgers P Hideo Nomo will pitch out of the team's bullpen the remainder of the season. Nomo was hit hard again Friday night, Sept. 17, giving up six earned runs in just one inning in his last start against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. However, Nomo will likely be used as a reliever only in emergency situations, according to Dodgers MAN Jim Tracy. In four starts since Nomo (shoulder) returned from the DL, he's given up 17 earned runs in 17 innings. Dodgers | Nomo Rocked Again The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hideo Nomo allowed six runs and nine hits in 3 2/3 innings Sunday, Sept. 12, in his third start after missing two months because of inflammation in his rotator cuff. Dodgers | Twelfth Time The Charm For Nomo's Win The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hideo Nomo picked up his first victory in 11 decisions Tuesday, Sept. 7, as his Dodgers scored an 8-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dodgers | Nomo Returns Wednesday The Los Angeles Daily News's Tony Jackson reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hideo Nomo (rotator cuff) will return to the hill Wednesday, Sept. 1 to face the Arizona Diamondbacks. "I'm anxious to see from a velocity standpoint where he's at," said Dodgers manager Jim Tracy, who won't have Nomo on a pitch-count limit. "Is he able to maintain it in a major league game? His command is what I'm anxious to see. Those things were failing him when he had to go onto the disabled list." Dodgers | Nomo Pitches With Mixed Results The Los Angeles Daily News reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hideo Nomo (rotator cuff inflammation) threw four innings in a rehabilitation assignment Saturday, Aug. 21. He allowed eight hits and four earned runs but struck out eight. Dodgers MAN Jim Tracy said Nomo got "mixed reviews" from his minor-league scouts and Nomo's status will be re-evaluated. Dodgers | Team Encouraged By Nomo Start The Los Angeles Daily News reports Los Angeles Dodgers personnel were "very encouraged" by SP Hideo Nomo (rotator cuff) in his Triple-A rehab start Monday, Aug. 16, when he allowed one run in three innings. Nomo is likely to have a longer start Aug. 21. Dodgers | Nomo's Rehab Start Details The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hideo Nomo (shoulder) pitched three innings in his first rehab start for Triple-A Salt Lake, Monday, August 16, allowing one earned run, four hits, and no walks while striking out five. Dodgers | Nomo to Make Rehab Start Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hideo Nomo (shoulder) will make a rehab start Monday, Aug. 16, at Triple-A Las Vegas. Dodgers | Nomo To Throw Again The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hideo Nomo (rotator cuff) threw 45 pitches in a bullpen session and is scheduled to face batters Wednesday, Aug. 4 at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers manager Jim Tracy said Nomo is ahead of schedule in his throwing program, but the club had not set a date for the right-hander to begin a rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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