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What is Kodai Senga's 'ghost fork?' Inside the Mets newcomer's pitch that baffled Marlins in MLB debut Kodai Senga had the Marlins flailing at his repertoire of pitches.

APRIL 3, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB roundup: Kodai Senga shines in debut as Mets down Marlins Right-hander Kodai Senga struck out eight batters in his major league debut, leading the New York Mets to a 5-1 win over the host Miami Marl...

APRIL 3, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mets' Kodai Senga features 'ghost forkball' to win first start in MLB against the Marlins - The Boston Globe The 30-year-old righthander, wearing a glove with an image of a ghost and a pitchfork, averaged 96.8 mph with 32 fastballs — the fastest 99...

APRIL 3, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

A Steep Learning Curve and a Steeper Forkball for Mets Rookie In his first regular-season start since coming over from Japan, Kodai Senga baffled the Marlins with his signature pitch: the ghost fork.

APRIL 2, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Kodai Senga fans eight in MLB debut, Mets handle Marlins Right-hander Kodai Senga struck out eight batters in his MLB debut, leading the New York Mets to a 5-1 win over the host Miami Marlins on Su...

APRIL 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fans eight in MLB debut Senga (1-0) had eight strikeouts and earned the win Sunday in Miami, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over 5.1 innings.

Impact Senga struggled with free passes and threw just 53 of his 88 pitches for strikes, but he rebounded well after giving up a run on two hits and two walks during the opening frame. The 30-year-old righty lines up for another matchup with the Marlins next weekend.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kodai Senga Strikes out 8 in New York Mets Debut After a shaky first inning, Kodai Senga settled down to deliver a strong start in his Mets and MLB debut.

APRIL 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets 'rookie' Kodai Senga to make MLB debut vs. Marlins New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is set to make his major league debut on Sunday when he faces the Miami Marlins.

APRIL 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kodai Senga Looking Forward to New York Mets Debut Kodai Senga is excited to make his first start as a Met and in the big-leagues on Sunday.

APRIL 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kodai Senga Looking Forward to New York Mets Debut Kodai Senga is excited to make his first start as a Met and in the big-leagues on Sunday.

APRIL 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kodai Senga set for Mets debut on Sunday vs. Marlins: 'It will hit me pretty soon' MIAMI— Kodai Senga wants to see how much his friends really care about him. If his friends and family in Japan aren’ t awake at 2:40 a.m., t...

APRIL 1, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Kodai Senga wraps up final spring outing and is ready for regular season: 'I'm excited' PORT ST. LUCIE— Kodai Senga still isn’ t sure what to make of the Major Leagues, but he’ s ready to find out. He’ s cleared to throw 90 pitc...

MARCH 28, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

MLB odds: Who to bet among World Series favorites, pick

Edward Egros, aka The Professor, looks at the betting favorites to win the World Series: the Astros, Yankees and Mets.

MARCH 26, 2023

Mets Notebook: Kodai Senga avoids throwing ghost fork as precaution in final Grapefruit League start PORT ST. LUCIE— Kodai Senga’ s infamous ghost fork is tough to see, but if you were watching the Mets’ 5-2 Grapefruit League loss at Clover...

MARCH 22, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Kodai Senga Hits 99 MPH In Solid Start For New York Mets Wednesday Senga struck out three batters and yielded two hits and two runs over four innings against the Houston Astros.

MARCH 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Senga follows Team Japan as a fan this year WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Japan’s early World Baseball Classic games generally began around 5 a.m. ET -- a challenging television schedule fo...

MARCH 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sharp in return Senga allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out five across three innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

Impact Senga was scratched from a start Saturday due to tendinitis in his right index finger, though he looked sharp in his return to the mound. He's now thrown five innings during the exhibition season, and he's allowed two earned runs while striking out seven and walking two. Assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks, Senga should be ready to start the season for the Mets.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Senga (finger) threw a bullpen session without issue Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Senga is nursing some right index finger tendinitis but appears to be turning the corner in his recovery. It's unclear when he might be ready to return to Grapefruit League action, but the Mets anticipate their big offseason signing to be ready for the start of the regular season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch Monday Senga (finger) threw off flat ground from about 90 feet Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Senga remains inactive off a mound as he nurses tendinitis at the base of his right index finger, but Monday's throwing session is a step in the right direction for the right-hander. Senga is confident that he'll be ready to go for Opening Day, but only time will tell. The Mets will certainly be cautious with their potential star, and the 30-year-old will likely have many more throwing sessions ahead of the regular season.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Kodai Senga Expects to be Ready for 1st Regular Season Start Despite being scratched from his scheduled spring outing due to tendinitis in his finger, Kodai Senga expects to be ready for his first star...

MARCH 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Expects to be ready to start season Senga (finger) told reporters Sunday that he expects to be ready for his first start of the season, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Senga was diagnosed with tendinitis at the base of his right index finger, and he told reporters that he attributes it to adjusting to the different baseball thrown in the majors. The right-hander was scratched from his start Saturday, but he emphasized that was precautionary, and he could have worked through the pain if it was a regular-season outing. Fantasy managers considering Senga will want to pay attention to further developments, but it does seem likely that he'll be ready to go for the 2023 campaign.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets camp notes: Injury updates on José Quintana, Kodai Senga and Brooks Raley Here's where the Mets are with two weeks to go with injuries, the bullpen and two important veteran outfielders.

MARCH 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tendinitis in right index finger Senga is day-to-day after being diagnosed Saturday with tendinitis at the base of his right index finger.

Impact Senga was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday in the Grapefruit League, but the Mets called his absence precautionary. The right-hander will likely need a few days of rest and may miss his next scheduled start, but barring a setback, he should be ready for the start of the regular season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE