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Yankees Legend Hideki Matsui Becomes Manager Of Japan’s Yomiuri Tigers

New York Yankees World Series MVP Hideki Matsui is the new manager of the Yomiuri Tigers, whom he played for before coming to MLB.

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Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 3:41 PM

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Hideki Matsui was introduced as the new manager of the Yomiuri Giants on Friday in Japan.
Matsui takes over following Shinnosuke Abe's May resignation and Hideki Hashigami's interim stint.
Matsui previously spent 10 seasons playing for the Yomiuri Giants, winning three Nippon Series titles.

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Former New York Yankees star Hideki Matsui was officially introduced as the new manager of the Yomiuri Giants on Friday night in Japan. Matsui steps into the role following a turbulent 2026 season for the Nippon Professional Baseball club, which saw manager Shinnosuke Abe resign in May after an arrest, followed by Hideki Hashigami managing the team on an interim basis.

Matsui spent 10 seasons with the Giants from 1993 to 2002, winning three Nippon Series titles before transitioning to Major League Baseball. In the United States, Matsui spent seven seasons with the Yankees, earning two All-Star selections and capturing the 2009 World Series MVP award.

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Yankees Legend Hideki Matsui Becomes Manager Of Japan’s Yomiuri Tigers

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