Forced changes to baseball mechanics have derailed the careers of many ballplayers, but Hisashi Iwakuma improved spectacularly after the adjustments.

Mariners announce they've declined 2018 options on Iwakuma and Gallardo. Also moved Smyly and Phelps from 60-day DL back to 40-man roster. #Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto today announced ...

Comps who have come over from NPB (The Baltimore Banner) If Sugano can follow in the mold of either Hiroki Kuroda or Hisashi Iwakuma, the Orioles will be in good shape next year. Can Dean Kremer ...

Hisashi Iwakuma, Yusei Kikuchi and Kazuhiro Sasaki are among other Japanese players that had sucess in the Pacific Northwest. Sasaki had a 2.35 ERA in 2024 with 129 strikeouts in 111 innings ...