Baseball: Former Red Sox right-hander Sawamura announces retirement
This file photo taken in April 2021 shows Hirokazu Sawamura…
Takahiro Norimoto reportedly considering MLB offer
Another Japanese standout could be on his way to the majors after all. Right-handed pitcher Takahiro Norimoto, a…
MLB/ Kazuma Okamoto’s signing is a ‘significant step’ for the defending AL champion Blue Jays, GM says
TORONTO–Before he moved from Japan to the big leagues, Kazuma Okamoto put the logos of all 30 MLB…
Jays and Astros hope to match Dodgers’ Japan success
Shohei Ohtani’s success in leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to back-to-back World Series titles has Major League Baseball…
Houston Astros’ Daikin Deal Helps With Tatsuya Imai, Asia Strategy
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane was less than 20 seconds into his introduction of free agent pitcher Tatsuya…
Scouting next offseason’s slate of NPB stars and where they’ll wind up
With pitcher Tatsuya Imai and infielder Kazuma Okamoto both reaching agreements with MLB teams over the past few…
Japanese righty Tatsuya Imai is ready to help Astros
HOUSTON – Everything is bigger in Texas, and Tatsuya Imai’s smile may have been the biggest Monday afternoon,…
Jan. 5 Represents a Very Important Day in Seattle Mariners History
Monday, Jan. 5, represents a very important anniversary for the Seattle Mariners franchise. It was on that day,…
Japanese Star Tatsuya Imai Makes MLB Decision: Report
Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with the Houston Astros, sources with knowledge…
Japanese star Okamoto signs 4-year deal with MLB’s Toronto Blue Jays
Japanese star Okamoto Kazuma has reached a deal to play for the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League…
Why Toronto Blue Jays Signing of Kazuma Okamoto Could Have Big Organizational Impact
On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a four-year deal with Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto. The third…
Kona Takahashi could reportedly return to Japan as MLB signing deadline looms
Tatsuya Imai and Munetaka Murakami are headed to the majors — but one of the remaining Japanese players…