Takashi Saito (Sammy)

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 200 lb.

Born: February 14, 1970 in Miyagi, Japan
Signed as a Free Agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 9, 2006 (Age 36)   vs. PHI 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Teams (by GP): Dodgers/RedSox/Braves/Brewers/Diamondbacks 2006-2012
Agents: CAA Sports (Nez Balelo), previously: Joe Urbon,Katsuhito Osaka,Shigeyuki Mito [*]
Final Game: September 30, 2012 (Age 42)   vs. CHC 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER
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• 12/28 MLB Injury News: Takashi Saito to Play Back in Japan: Former Major League reliever Takashi Saito will be pitching back in his home country next season.  The 42-year old probably...
• 12/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Japanese League | Takashi Saito signsThe Rakuten Golden Eagles signed free-agent RP Takashi Saito (Red Sox) to a one-year deal, pending a physical....[+] The Rakuten Golden Eagles signed free-agent RP Takashi Saito (Red Sox) to a one-year deal, pending a physical.
• 12/28 NPB Tracker: Rakuten To Sign Saito: After signing Andruw Jones and Casey McGehee, the word was the that Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles were looking to add a third Major...
• 12/28 MLBTradeRumors: Takashi Saito To Sign With Rakuten Golden Eagles: Veteran right-hander Takashi Saito has agreed to a one-year deal worth $350K (plus incentives) with the Rakuten Golden Eagles...
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• 10/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito cutThe Arizona Diamondbacks have designated RP Takashi Saito for assignment....[+] The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated RP Takashi Saito for assignment.
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• 10/21 MLBTradeRumors: Diamondbacks Designate Takashi Saito For Assignment: The Diamondbacks have designated Takashi Saito for assignment following yesterday's three-team deal, according to their official...
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• 8/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Plan to activate two pitches from DL: The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to activate SP Josh Collmenter (ulcers) and RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled...[+] list Saturday, Sept. 1.
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• 8/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito to begin rehab assignment: Arizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) is expected to pitch in an Arizona rookie league game sometime this week, according...[+] to manager Kirk Gibson.
• 8/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito to the DL: The Arizona Diamondbacks placed RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring Tuesday, Aug....[+] 14, and recalled RP Michael Zagurski in a corresponding move.
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• 7/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito activated: The Arizona Diamondbacks activated RP Takashi Saito (calf) from the 15-day disabled list Saturday, July 21. He will be the first...[+] pitcher of Japanese descent to pitch for the Diamondbacks.
• 7/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito nearing return: Arizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito (calf, illness) was able to throw perfect innings in rehab appearances in Arizona League...[+] games Friday, July 13, and Sunday, July 15. He is scheduled to take off Monday, July 16, before making more appearances Tuesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 19. 'We've just got to get him on a streak of good,' manager Kirk Gibson said. 'He threw more aggressive (Sunday), throwing more of his secondary pitches as well as his fastball.' His velocity was clocked around 90-91 mph.
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• 6/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito resumes throwing program: Arizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito (calf, illness) was able to resume his throwing program Friday, June 22. He had been sidelined...[+] due to an undisclosed illness. Saito is not yet ready for rehab game action.

• 5/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito throws bullpen sessionArizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito (calf) threw 21 pitches in his first bullpen session Tuesday, May 15....[+] Arizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito (calf) threw 21 pitches in his first bullpen session Tuesday, May 15.
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• 4/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito solid in rehab outing: Arizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito (calf) worked a scoreless inning with one hit allowed in a minor-league rehab appearance...[+] with Class A Visalia Friday, April 20. Manager Kirk Gibson said Saito will pitch again Saturday, April 21, before he is re-evaluated.
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• 4/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Want Takashi Saito to pitch in rehab games: Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said Tuesday, April 17, that the team would like RP Takashi Saito (calf) to pitch at...[+] least one or two times in a minor-league rehab game before returning, but they will consult with the veteran pitcher. 'If he doesn't want to do that, have to re-think it,' Gibson said.
• 4/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito allows two runs in rehab outing: Arizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito (calf), who is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right calf, allowed two runs...[+] on two hits while throwing 16 pitches in an extended spring game Monday, April 16.
• 4/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito to pitchArizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito (calf) will pitch in an extended spring training game Friday, April 13....[+] Arizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito (calf) will pitch in an extended spring training game Friday, April 13.
• 4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Team does not have designated seventh-inning pitcher: Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said that the team's seventh-inning pitcher will be based upon matchups, as a result...[+] of RP Takashi Saito (calf) being on the disabled list.
• 4/4 D'Backs Venom: Diamondbacks' Opening Day Roster Appears Set: On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks announced several roster moves that should finalize the Opening Day roster. Takashi Saito was placed...
• 4/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito has calf strain: Arizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito (calf) landed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, April 4, after an MRI exam revealed...[+] a right calf strain. He won't be eligible to come off the DL until April 15. P Wade Miley will take Saito's roster spot.

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• 2/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito on special program: Arizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito will be on a less strenuous schedule in spring training in order to preserve the 42-year-old...[+] for the long season ahead. The team didn't administer a physical to Saito when he signed his deal in case he failed the physical.
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• 2/2 Venom Strikes: D-backs Pitcher Takashi Saito Could Be the Seventh Inning Gem: Oct 12, 2011; St. Louis, MO, USA; Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito throws a pitch during game three of the 2011...

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• 12/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito termsArizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal with the team....[+] Arizona Diamondbacks RP Takashi Saito signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal with the team.
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• 12/12 MLBTradeRumors: D'Backs To Sign Takashi Saito: The Diamondbacks have agreed to sign right-handed reliever Takashi Saito, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (Twitter link)....
• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Takashi Saito coming on board: The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to sign free-agent RP Takashi Saito (Brewers) Monday, Dec. 12. Terms of the deal were not disclosed....[+]
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• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Interested in Takashi SaitoThe Arizona Diamondbacks have interest in signing free-agent RP Takashi Saito (Brewers)....[+] The Arizona Diamondbacks have interest in signing free-agent RP Takashi Saito (Brewers).
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• 12/2 MLBTradeRumors: Brewers Looking For Bullpen, Infield Help: The Brewers stand to lose both Takashi Saito and Francisco Rodriguez to free agency this winter, and GM Doug Melvin told Tom...

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• 5/11 MLBTradeRumors: Potentially Available Relievers: Decent relievers are always a hot commodity at the trade deadline.  The Rangers, Cardinals, Dodgers, Rays, Indians, and Phillies...
• 5/5 Giants Nirvana: Sergio Romo is Historically Good: I was looking at Sergio Romo's Baseball-Reference page earlier today, and was fascinated by his K/BB ratio -- 4.65; that's his...
• 5/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito to miss at least a month: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito (hamstring, oblique) is expected to miss four to six weeks after suffering a strained left...[+] oblique during his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville. Saito was trying to make his way back from a hamstring injury.

• 4/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito injures oblique: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito (hamstring, oblique) left his rehab outing at Triple-A Nashville Thursday, April 28, with a...[+] strained left oblique.
• 4/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito making rehab appearance: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) will pitch for Triple-A Nashville in a one-game rehab assignment Thursday, April...[+] 28. He said he will be back with the team this weekend.
• 4/28 Through The Fence Baseball: Relaying the Signs: Brewers bemusedly bank on Braun: Welcome to the initial installment of Relaying the Signs, a weekly column dedicated to anything and everything surrounding the...
• 4/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Two headed on rehab assignments: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) and OF Nyjer Morgan (thigh) will begin their rehab assignments with Triple-A Nashville...[+] later this week.
• 4/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Two set for rehab assignments: Milwaukee Brewers OF Nyjer Morgan (thigh) and RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) will begin rehab assignments by the end of the week....[+]
• 4/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito ready to be activated: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) tossed a 20-pitch simulated inning Monday, April 25, and is ready to return to...[+] action.
• 4/25 Phillies Nation: Wearing the Golden Sombrero with Pride: Last night, Ryan Howard achieved what I always thought was one of the best-named milestones in baseball history, if not the most...
• 4/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito pitches simulated game: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) pitched a simulated inning Friday, April 22, reports Todd Rosiak and Charles F....[+] Gardner, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'I think he's going to throw again Monday, the same thing, and then we're going to see where he is,' manager Ron Roenicke said. 'If he comes out of that one good, then he'll be ready.' Saito won't necessarily have to throw a rehab stint in the minors, said Roenicke.
• 4/21 Giants Nirvana: Giants-Braves Series Preview: Friday, the Giants kick off a three-game series at home with the Atlanta Braves. Probable pitchers, along with their ZiPS RoS...
• 4/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito won't be ready when eligible: Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) will not be ready to come off the disabled list when...[+] he is eligible Friday, April 22, and will instead throw a simulated game that day, according to the Milwaukee Journal Constitution's Tom Haudricourt.
• 4/19 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Milwaukee Brewers: The Brewers are next in our Offseason In Review series. Major League Signings Takashi Saito, RP: one year, $1.75MM. Craig...
• 4/17 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo's Latest: Red Sox, Upton, Minaya, Saito: After extending Adrian Gonzalez this week, the Red Sox have guaranteed nearly $300MM to their two big offseason acquisitions,...
• 4/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Team errs on side of caution with Takashi Saito: Milwaukee Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash and manager Ron Roenicke spoke with RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) Monday,...[+] April 11, and the pitcher informed them he was not 100 percent ready to pitch, reports Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'There was no setback,' said Saito. 'Last year when I injured my hamstring, about a month later I injury shoulder (altering my delivery). So, I was worried about that and I wanted to be 100 percent with my hamstring.'
• 4/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito lands on DL: The Milwaukee Brewers placed RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list Monday, April 11, reports Tom Haudricourt,...[+] of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The move is retroactive to April 5. The team recalled RP Brandon Kintzler from Triple-A Nashville to take his place on the active roster. He'll join the team in Pittsburgh Tuesday, April 12.
• 4/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito could pitch Tuesday: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) could pitch for the team as soon as Tuesday, April 12, according to the Milwaukee...[+] Journal Sentinel's Todd Rosiak.
• 4/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito not expected to hit DL: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) threw off a mound Saturday, April 9, and he has made enough progress that he is...[+] expected to avoid a stint on the 15-day disabled list, reports Todd Rosiak, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
• 4/9 Obstructed View: Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (3-3) at Milwaukee Brewers (3-4): The Cubs won the Arizona series but came away less two members of the rotation. They head to Milwaukee, who are coming off three...
• 4/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito likely to avoid DL: Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Friday, April 8, that he doesn't think the hamstring injury...[+] to RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) is serious enough to force him to the 15-day disabled list, reports Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'I don't think so,' Roenicke said. 'I'd be very surprised if that happens.'
• 4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito unlikely to land on DL: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) is unlikely to go on the disabled list even after being unavailable again Thursday,...[+] April 7, with a sore left hamstring, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy.
• 4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito unavailable again: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) was unavailable for the second straight day Wednesday, April 6, reports The Associated...[+] Press.
• 4/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito unavailable: Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said RP Takashi Saito was unavailable Tuesday, April 5, after his 32-pitch outing Monday,...[+] April 4, reports Todd Rosiak, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
• 4/4 Baseball Musings: First for Saito: Takashi Saito allowed two home runs to the Braves in the top of the eighth inning to turn a 1-0 Milwaukee lead into a 2-1 deficit....
• 4/4 Braves Journal: Braves 2, Brewers 1: Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers – Box Score – April 04, 2011 – ESPN. Example 34,631 on the problems with...
• 4/2 MLB Fantasy Recon: Hate the Game, Not John Axford: O, Ye of little faith!After hearing Takashi Saito thrown around one too many times, I want to link to a nice piece by Nick Kappel...

• 3/28 Chicken Friars: Venable’s 2 homers not enough in loss to Brewers: San Diego Padres 4 – Milwaukee Brewers 5 W: Shaun Marcum (2-0) L: Anthony Bass (0-1) S: Takashi Saito (1) Minor league starter...
• 3/24 Through The Fence Baseball: 2011 Pre-Season Preview: NL East – Atlanta Braves: Braves 3B Chipper Jones Atlanta Braves (2010 record: 91-71) The Braves begin the new season without long-time manager, Bobby Cox,...
• 3/22 Through The Fence Baseball: 2011 MLB Pre-Season Preview: NL Central – Milwaukee Brewers: Brewers all-star 1B Prince Fielder  Milwaukee Brewers (2010 record: 77-85) The Milwaukee Brewers front office entered the off-season...
• 3/16 Through The Fence Baseball: Japan’s Earthquake and Tsunami: MLB Japanese Players’ Responses: On Friday, March 11th, 2011, a powerful 8.9 magnitude Earthquake unexpectedly struck Japan like never before, the worst one in...
• 3/15 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Atlanta Braves: The Braves are next in our Offseason In Review series. Major League/International Signings Alex Gonzalez, SS: one year,...
• 3/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito's family is safe: Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito (personal) left camp briefly Friday, March 11, but he was able...[+] to contact his wife, who was safe with the couple's three children on higher ground back in Japan, which was devastated by a strong earthquake and tsumani, reports Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com. Saito also contacted his uncle, who notified the veteran that his parents were also safe and other extended family were all accounted for. Saito will return to camp Saturday, March 12, but he will not pitch as scheduled.
• 3/11 Jason's Baseball Blog: Season Preview – NL Central: Time to look at the 6 team NL Central division. You can also take a look at my previews of the AL East, AL Central, AL West,...
• 3/11 MLBTradeRumors: NL Central Notes: Brewers, Reds, Hendry, Pujols: Notes from the NL Central as we wish the best of luck to all those affected by the earthquake in Japan... Brewers reliever Takashi...
• 3/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito leaves camp: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito left camp Friday, March 11, and has been unable to reach his family after his hometown in Japan...[+] was hit hard by an earthquake, MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports.
• 3/9 Cubs Billy Goat Blog : NL Central Preview: Milwaukee Brewers: Team:  Milwaukee Brewers Predicted Finish:  2nd Key Additions:  Zack Greinke, Shaun Marcum, Yuniesky Betancourt,...
• 3/8 Jason's Baseball Blog: Season Preview: NL East: Onto the National League, starting with the East division. You can also take a look at my previews of the AL East, AL Central and...
• 3/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Two veteran relievers improving: Milwaukee Brewers RPs LaTroy Hawkins (shoulder) and Takashi Saito (hip, hamstring) each threw bullpen sessions Wednesday, March...[+] 2, with no setbacks, according to manager Ron Roenicke, reports Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com. Saito is expected to make his Cactus League debut Saturday, March 5.
• 3/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito has outing pushed back: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito (hamstring, hip) requested his spring outing Wednesday, March 2, be pushed back to Saturday,...[+] March 5, due to tightness in his hamstring and hip, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Saito will throw a bullpen instead Wednesday. He thinks as long as he appears in eight games this spring he will be ready for Opening Day.

• 2/24 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: A Valuable Learning Opportunity: During today’s ESPN chat with Tony Jackson and Angels writer Mark Saxon, a question about Jonathan Broxton inevitably came...
• 2/21 MLBTradeRumors: Braves Extend Frank Wren: The Braves signed GM Frank Wren to a two-year contract extension through 2013, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman (on Twitter). Wren,...
• 2/17 Baseball Press: 2011 Fact or Fiction: John Axford: John Axford excels in strikeouts and mustaches (AP) Fact or Fiction examines the 2010 performance of a player, good or bad, and...
• 2/8 MLBTradeRumors: ESPN Links: Wright, Dodgers, Papelbon: On this date five years ago, the Dodgers signed Japanese veteran Takashi Saito to a minor league contract that paid him just...
• 2/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito to share setup role: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito is expected to team with RP LaTroy Hawkins in the setup role for closer RP John Axford, reports...[+] Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

• 1/18 MLBTradeRumors: Contract Details: Votto, Saito, Thome, Bloomquist: Updates to a few recently completed contracts... John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer has the breakdown of Joey Votto's new...
• 1/18 T Van Poppel RC Ret Plan: Japanese Players and Added Revenue: There was a great posting by Patrick Newman (who I think is great) on Fangraphs about the inefficiency of the posting system,...
• 1/8 Baseball Press: Fantasy Prep 2011: Brewing Some Fantasy Surprises: Bet on another strong season from McGehee in 2011.  (Getty) As we head into next season, we'll look at middle-tier...
• 1/6 MLBTradeRumors: Relief Rumors: Saito, Fuentes, Burton, Nationals: As MLBTR's Free Agent Tracker shows, lots of free agent relievers remain unsigned. Here's the latest on the relief market: Takashi...
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito contract terms: Updating previous items, Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito will earn $1.75 million this year and can make an extra $1 million...[+] in performance bonuses based on games and $500,000 for days on the active roster, according to The Associated Press. He can make $50,000 each for 15, 20, 25 and 30 games, $100,000 apiece for 35, 40 and 50, $150,000 for 50 and 55, and $200,000 for 60. Saito can also make $100,000 each for 30, 60, 90, 120 and 150 days on the active roster.
• 1/5 MLBTradeRumors: Contract Details: Saito, Beltre, Capuano, Hudson: Here are some recent updates on contracts from around the majors: Reliever Takashi Saito will earn a base salary of less...
• 1/5 MLBTradeRumors: Brewers Sign Takashi Saito: The Brewers signed reliever Takashi Saito to a one-year deal, the team announced today.  MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reported that Saito's...
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito deal official: The Milwaukee Brewers finalized their one-year deal with RP Takashi Saito Wednesday, Jan. 5, according to the Milwaukee Journal...[+] Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt.
• 1/2 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 12/26/10 - 1/1/11: Happy New Year to all of our readers! Let's take a look back at the past seven days here on MLBTR: The Orioles continued...
• 1/1 MLBTradeRumors: Several Teams Interested In Brian Fuentes: SATURDAY: Having added Hideki Okajima, the Red Sox appear out of the running for Fuentes, tweets Heyman. However, the Rays, Yankees,...

• 12/31 Subjective Baseball: Ten Best Closer Seasons: Note 1: My methodology consisted of downloading the stats for every player I define as a closer (see note 3), and then paring...
• 12/28 MLBTradeRumors: Eleven Teams Interested In Brian Fuentes?: SI's Jon Heyman pegs the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Rays, Rockies, Mariners, Twins, Pirates, Phillies, Brewers, Yankees, and Mets as...
• 12/27 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Dodgers Finally Say Goodbye to Chin-Lung Hu: Finally, some news to break the holiday doldrums. According to the official Dodgers Twitter feed, Chin-lung Hu has been traded...
• 12/27 MLBTradeRumors: NL Central Team Needs: We looked at the NL East earlier; now it's time to examine the remaining needs of NL Central clubs. Cubs: Starting pitcher. ...
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito expected to be setup man: Milwaukee Brewers RP Takashi Saito is expected to serve as a setup man to RP John Axford next season, according to The Associated...[+] Press.
• 12/27 MLBTradeRumors: Brewers Sign Takashi Saito: The Brewers signed reliever Takashi Saito to a one-year deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.  Saito has a chance to match...
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Takashi Saito agrees: The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent RP Takashi Saito (Braves) Monday, Dec. 27, according to FOXSports.com's...[+] Ken Rosenthal. Saito could earn close to his $3.2 million salary from last year if his performance is similar to his 2010 season.
• 12/22 MLBTradeRumors: Do Closers Fetch More When Traded Midseason?: Discussing the Mariners and David Aardsma today, David Cameron wrote, "There is a school of thought that closers garner more in...
• 12/16 The Process Report: Bobby Jenks Signs With Boston: Bobby Jenks signed with the Boston Red Sox earlier today. Contrary to po**** belief, there are still worthwhile right-handed relievers...

• 11/10 Fungoes.net: Worst values among Elias Type A and B free agents: Dewayne Staats’s son-in-law, Dan Wheeler, had a much worse two-year FIP than ERA, so he is among the worst Type...
• 11/10 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Second Base Option: Tsuyoshi Nishioka: Ryan Theriot‘s not an option if you’re trying to win. Ivan DeJesus probably isn’t ready (and is still on the...
• 11/8 MLBTradeRumors: Why Most Type A Free Agents Won't Sign Right Away: Free agents can now negotiate with any team, but it would be a surprise to see more than a few Type As sign in the next two weeks....
• 11/8 B-R Blog: Japanese Born Pitchers Who Played In MLB: The Oakland A's have won the rights to sign Hisashi Iwakuma to a contract. Here's a list of all pitchers born in Japan to pitch...
• 11/5 MLBTradeRumors: Free Agent Market For Right-handed Relievers: The Tigers, Blue Jays, Cubs and Twins are some of the many teams that will likely consider free agent right-handers for their...

• 10/19 The UpperCard Network: Braves Release Takashi Saito: In addition to releasing Melky Cabrera earlier today, the Braves have also released reliever Takashi Saito writes David O’Brien...
• 10/19 MLBTradeRumors: Braves Release Saito, Drop Boscan: In addition to their release of Melky Cabrera earlier today, the Braves have also released reliever Takashi Saito and dropped...
• 10/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito, Melky Cabrera releasedThe Atlanta Braves released RP Takashi Saito and OF Melky Cabrera Monday, Oct. 18, according to CBSSports.com. ...[+] The Atlanta Braves released RP Takashi Saito and OF Melky Cabrera Monday, Oct. 18, according to CBSSports.com.
• 10/17 MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: 10/10/10 - 10/17/10: As the baseball world focuses on the League Division Series, we here at MLBTR are looking ahead to the offseason. Here's a recap...
• 10/14 Braves Journal: Where Do We Go From Here 2010.2: What About the Pitching?: Nothing is ever as sure in pitching as with regular players, but you can be pretty confident in the following: Tim Hudson will...
• 10/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito undecided on returning: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito, an impending free agent, said he's unsure if he'll return next season or retire, The Atlanta...[+] Journal-Constitution's Carroll Rogers reports.
• 10/12 MLBTradeRumors: Free Agent Stock Watch: Takashi Saito: Reliever Takashi Saito told reporters today he's uncertain about his future, but still believes he can pitch, according to Carroll...
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito won't be limited: Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox said RP Takashi Saito (shoulder) will not be limited, according to The Associated Press. 'We'd...[+] like to get him in any type of game, I guess, but we may have to pitch him in a real important spot,' Cox said.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Planning to add Takashi Saito to roster: Updating previous reports, Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox has confirmed that the team has petitioned the league to replace CL...[+] Billy Wagner (oblique) on their NLDS roster with RP Takashi Saito, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Three relievers could replace Wagner: Atlanta Braves RPs Takashi Saito, Jair Jurrjens and Scott Proctor are all possibilities to replace CL Billy Wagner (oblique) on...[+] the roster should Wagner be disabled, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Carroll Rogers.
• 10/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Jair Jurrjens or Takashi Saito could be added to NLDS roster: The Atlanta Braves are expected to add either SP Jair Jurrjens or RP Takashi Saito to their postseason roster prior to Game 3...[+] of the NLDS Sunday, Oct. 10, to replace injured CL Billy Wagner (oblique), according to David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Saito appears to be the more likely candidate to be activated.
• 10/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Craig Kimbrel, Jonny Venters, Takashi Saito could receive closing opportunities: Atlanta Braves RPs Craig Kimbrel and Jonny Venters are options to fill the team's closer role during the absence of CL Billy Wagner...[+] (oblique), according to The Associated Press. RP Takashi Saito is also under consideration, although he is not currently on the NLDS roster.
• 10/9 Baseball Musings: Götterdämmerung: Billy Wagner left Friday night’s Braves game with a strained left oblique. Wagner, who hasn’t wavered on plans to retire...
• 10/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Jair Jurrjens, Takashi Saito left off NLDS roster: Atlanta Braves Ps Jair Jurrjens (knee), Takashi Saito (shoulder) and Eric O'Flaherty (illness) were all left off the team's roster...[+] for the Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien. RP Cristhian Martinez took the last roster spot.
• 10/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito throws Wednesday: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (shoulder) threw 25 pitches during a bullpen session Wednesday, Oct. 6, and said he felt better...[+] than the previous day, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien. Saito could be available to play in the Division Series, but RP Cristhian Martinez will be added to the roster if Saito cannot go.
• 10/6 NY Baseball Digest: Who is Logan White?: Some of the rumored top names on the Mets list of potential GM candidates are former Twins GM Terry Ryan, Rangers GM Jon Daniels,...
• 10/5 MLBTradeRumors: Type A and B Free Agents: Based on Eddie Bajek's reverse-engineered Elias rankings, 82 free agents will be ranked Type A or B for the 2010-11 offseason. ...
• 10/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito won't make playoff roster: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (shoulder) will not be on the team's playoff roster for the Division Series, according to The...[+] Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Carroll Rogers. Saito is battling shoulder tendonitis. He threw a painless 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Oct. 5.
• 10/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito throws TuesdayAtlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (shoulder) threw in the bullpen Tuesday, Oct. 5, according to The Associated Press. ...[+] Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (shoulder) threw in the bullpen Tuesday, Oct. 5, according to The Associated Press.
• 10/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito struggles in return Saturday: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (shoulder) allowed two runs on two hits with three walks over one-third of an inning against the...[+] Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, Oct. 2, according to The Associated Press. It was his first appearance since Sept. 17.

• 9/29 MLBTradeRumors: Ten Bargain Signings For 2010: The 2010 season is no exception to the rule that hindsight is 20-20. If we knew last winter what we do now, there's no way that...
• 9/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito ready to return: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (shoulder) is back in the bullpen Wednesday, Sept. 29, and feels he is ready to return to action,...[+] according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Carroll Rogers. Saito threw 27 pitches in the bullpen Wednesday after being diagnosed with shoulder tendonitis.
• 9/28 MLBTradeRumors: 21 Free Agents Who May Cost A Draft Pick To Sign: Only one week remains for the Elias Ranking landscape to be altered.  Many players appear locked in as Type A free agents.  If...
• 9/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito update: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (shoulder) didn't throw a bullpen session Sunday, Sept. 26, after feeling pain playing catch the...[+] previous day, the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Carroll Rogers reports. His season and career are in jeopardy due to shoulder tendonitis.
• 9/26 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Saito, Webb, Payton, Cubs: Links for Sunday as Phil Hughes gets ready to take the mound against Boston tonight.. Reliever Takashi Saito's career could...
• 9/22 Tomahawk Take: Jurrjens Could Make Next Start; Saito Could Return by Weekend: I know this is nothing new, but I figured I’d get it out there anyway. According to David O’Brien, Jair Jurrjens has...
• 9/22 B-R Blog: Rafael Betancourt’s amazing K/BB ratio: (Firstly, sorry I haven't made my regular posts this week. Real life has gotten in the way. Secondly, thanks to reader spartanbill...
• 9/21 Braves Journal: Braves 6, Mets 4: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets – Box Score – September 17, 2010 – ESPN. Just goes to show you. Tommy Hanson...
• 9/20 MLBTradeRumors: Free Agent Stock Watch: Rafael Soriano: According to David Ortiz, Rafael Soriano deserves to be signed to a five-year contract this winter. While Soriano is enjoying...
• 9/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito to undergo tests Monday: Updating previous reports, Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (shoulder) could miss the remainder of the season because of a sore...[+] right shoulder, according to The Associated Press. He will undergo tests Monday, Sept. 20, in Atlanta.
• 9/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito day-to-day: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (shoulder) is listed as day-to-day after leaving the game against the New York Mets Friday, Sept....[+] 17, because of shoulder pain, according to The Associated Press.
• 9/17 Tomahawk Take: Heyward’s Three-Run Shot Leads to 6-4 Win for Braves: A six-run fourth was all the Braves needed as the staff kept the Mets off the board after the fourth inning, giving the Braves...
• 9/13 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: The Only Time You’ll Ever Root Against Logan White: According to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse… #Dodgers asst GM for scouting Logan White expected to interview tomorrow with #Diamondbacks...
• 9/11 Braves Journal: Braves 6, Cardinals 3 (12 innings): St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – September 11, 2010 – ESPN. My nerves can’t take much...
• 9/11 El Maquino: Boggs Blows It: Cards 3 | Braves 6 (73-67; Trail Series, 1-2): September 11, 2010 Cards lose again, if you can believe that. Mitc**** Boggs gave up a walkoff homer to Alex Gonzalez despite...
• 9/11 Braves Journal: Braves 8, Cardinals 6: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – September 10, 2010 – ESPN. You gotta love the big inning....
• 9/5 Braves Journal: Marlins 7, Braves 6 (10 innings): Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins – Box Score – September 05, 2010 – ESPN. Great job, Melky. Mike Minor had...

• 8/31 Braves Journal: Braves 9, Mets 2: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 31, 2010 – ESPN. Ah, the Mets. The game stayed scoreless...
• 8/29 Braves Journal: Braves 7, Marlins 6: Florida Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 29, 2010 – ESPN. What’s the word? Oh, yeah…...
• 8/28 B-R Blog: Stephen Strasburg’s career stats: Stephen Strasburg may have thrown his last MLB pitch. Although not terribly likely given the high success rate of Tommy John surgery...
• 8/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito having vision problems: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito has been experiencing vision problems during night games this year, and the team's catchers have...[+] been forced to relay signs to him in a different way, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman.
• 8/25 MLBTradeRumors: The Closer Carousel: Last offseason, relievers Matt Capps, Octavio Dotel, Mike Gonzalez, Kevin Gregg, Fernando Rodney, Rafael Soriano, Jose Valverde,...
• 8/24 Braves Journal: Rockies 5, Braves 2: Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies – Box Score – August 24, 2010 – ESPN. The story, once again, was defense;...
• 8/15 Tomahawk Take: Braves Offense Sputters Again, Losing 2-1:  The Braves scored one run again for the second straight night, but unfortunately the Dodgers scored two this time. The Braves...
• 8/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Billy Wagner sits: Atlanta Braves CL Billy Wagner had the day off Sunday, Aug. 8, and RP Takashi Saito picked up the save, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's...[+] Carroll Rogers reports.
• 8/8 Tomahawk Take: Braves Pound Out 12 Hits to Take Game and Series From Giants: Derek Lowe pitched a solid five innings before the heat forced him to leave. A good effort by the bullpen and 12 hits from the...
• 8/5 Tomahawk Take: Gonzalez and Hinske Go Yard to Carry Braves Over Lincecum: The Braves took advantage of a lack of command by Tim Lincecum by taking him deep twice and it was enough to pull out a win. Jair...
• 8/1 MLBTradeRumors: Rosenthal's Full Count Video: Salty, Braves, Cards: Ken Rosenthal has a new Full Count video up, so let's dive in... The Red Sox scouted Jarrod Saltalamacchia hard before...

• 7/31 Tomahawk Take: Braves Prevail in Extras; Attention Turns to Injuries: In a game that had a postseason feel to it, the Braves and Reds fought back and forth, and two injuries and a stolen homer later...
• 7/28 Baseball Daily Digest: Pacific Perspectives: Eastern Relief: One of the frequent themes of my column is the success of Asian relief pitchers instead of starting pitchers—unlike the long-running...
• 7/25 Tomahawk Take: Missed Opportunities Cost Braves Game, Series: When you can’t score a run with the bases loaded, you tend to lose. The Braves hit into two double plays with the bases...
• 7/15 Baseball Daily Digest: Column To Be Named Later: Matt Thornton & (Good) Company: Matt Thornton is an excellent reliever. For some reason Joe Posnanski feels the need to cram the “middle” label on...

• 6/26 Tomahawk Take: Late Chipper Jones Homer Puts Braves Over Tigers 4-3: Kenshin Kawakami came into the day trying not to become the first Braves pitcher to ever start a season losing his first ten...
• 6/25 Tomahawk Take: Late Home Run Downs Braves: Paul Konerko’s hit an eighth inning home run off of Takashi Saito gave the White Sox a 2-0 lead and eventual victory...
• 6/24 Baseball Musings: Konerko Clout: Paul Konerko ends a scoreless tie between the White Sox and Braves in the bottom of the eighth inning with his 18th home run of...
• 6/24 Tomahawk Take: Braves Fall to Red Hot White Sox 4-2: The Braves dropped their second straight on the road Wednesday night in a 4-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. They also saw their...
• 6/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito activated: The Atlanta Braves activated RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 22, according to The Sports...[+] Network.
• 6/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito could return Tuesday: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) could return from the disabled list Tuesday, June 22, The Associated Press reports....[+]
• 6/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito to make rehab appearance Sunday: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) will make a rehab appearance for Triple-A Gwinnett Sunday, June 20, according to The...[+] Associated Press.
• 6/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito has one more hurdle to clear: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) will throw a bullpen session Friday, June 18, to determine if he can come off the...[+] disabled list this weekend, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports.
• 6/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito could return Saturday: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) was scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, June 15, and manager Bobby Cox said...[+] Saito could return from the disabled list Saturday, June 19, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Chris Vivlamore.
• 6/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito placed on 15-day disabled list: The Atlanta Braves have placed RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list because of a left hamstring injury, according...[+] to MLB.com's Evan Dreilich. Manager Bobby Cox said Saito should be ready to return after spending the minimum number of days on the disabled list.
• 6/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito to rest a few days: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) will rest for a few days before the team decides whether to put him on the disabled...[+] list, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports.
• 6/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Takashi Saito injured, leaves game: Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito (hamstring) retired the first two batters in the ninth inning before injuring his left hamstring...[+] throwing an 0-1 strike to Los Angeles Dodgers C Russell Martin. Saito left the game; RP Jonny Venters came on and struck out Martin to earn his first major league save.

• 5/30 Tomahawk Take: Braves Continue Dominance of Pirates, Win 6-3: (Source: Yardbarker.com) I remember a time when the Braves couldn’t beat the teams they were supposed to beat. Yet for...
• 5/28 Tomahawk Take: Braves Hammer Marlins Bullpen, Win 8-3: Source: Yardbarker.com For the second night in a row, Atlanta Braves batters teed off on the Florida Marlins bullpen. Martin...
• 5/18 B-R Blog: Consecutive Games Without Allowing 4 Runs: Last night  Jonathan Papelbon imploded , allowing 4 runs in the 9th to the Yankees. Amazingly, it was the first time in his...

• 4/29 MLBTradeRumors: If The Braves Become Sellers: A veteran sell-off of any kind of difficult to picture in Bobby Cox's final season as Braves manager.  We'll explore the possibility...