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Hideki Matsui will sign a one day minor league contract with the New York Yankees in late July so he can retire with the franchise.

The New York Yankees will honor Hideki Matsui on July 28th prior to their game against Tampa Rays, which, coincidentally enough, is Matsui Bobblehead Day. Here is part of the press release: The New York Yankees will honor the illustrious career of...

Former New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui received the People's Honor Award from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at an elaborate ceremony at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.

Even on teams you despise, there are players it remains difficult not to love. However strongly rooting for the 2009 Yankees felt akin to cheering on House Lannister, I could not help but admire the straight-up slugging style of Hideki Matsui. Many N...

Nearly a decade ago, Hideki Matsui made his debut as a Yankee, inspiring fans on two continents to focus on Yankee Stadium. In terms of popularity, Matsui was viewed as the "Michael Jordan of Japan." In terms of playing ability, the Yankees hoped he ...

Sources say that former Yankee Hideki Matsui will retire. Read the full news story here. What are your favorite Matsui memories?...

Hideki Matsui, a popular outfielder and designated hitter for 20 seasons with Japan's Yomiuri Giants, the New York Yankees and three other major league teams, is retiring.

Have you recovered from the epic Keith Law-Kevin Goldstein prospect podcast from Wednesday? If so, join Keith and myself as we return to the majors for Thursday's Baseball Today. 1. Was Wednesday's Angels-Rangers game the best game of the season? ...

Hideki Matsui was cut by the Tampa Bay Rays to make room for newcomer Ryan Roberts, who was in the starting lineup Wednesday night against the Orioles.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- A few takeaways from Boston's 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night: The strategy questions 1. Why did Sox manager Bobby Valentine elect to have an intentional walk issued to Hideki Matsui by reliever Matt Alb...

Right fielder Hideki Matsui has left Tampa Bay's game against the New York Yankees because of left hamstring tightness.

AP Photo/Chris O'MearlR.A Dickey's knuckleball has been almost as unhittable as Dwight Gooden's fastball."They deserved to win those 3 games. They beat us ... they just beat us up for three days. I don't think the Mets could have played any better." --...

Getty Images/US PresswireThe Mets face (l to r) Alex Cobb, David Price and Jeremy Hellickson during an interleague series in St. Petersburg.METS (32-29, third place/NL East) vs. TAMPA BAY RAYS (35-25, first place/AL East) Tuesday: RHP Chris Young ...

As we reach the official one-third of the season mark, here are the lineups for tonight's game, first pitch at 7:05 p.m.: RAYS Desmond Jennings LF B.J. Upton CF Ben Zobrist 2B Hideki Matsui RF Sean Rodriguez 3B Carlos Pena 1B Luke Scott D...

The Tampa Bay Rays activated left fielder Desmond Jennings from the 15-day disabled list and had him batting leadoff Tuesday night for the opener of a three-game series against the New York Yankees.

David Price scattered three hits over 7 1/3 innings, Hideki Matsui homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Friday night.