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Why Japan’s baseball legends stay in the game after retirement — and Korea’s don’t
Former Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki throws the ceremonial first pitch to former Mariners pitcher Randy Johnson…
[Rakuten Eagles] One-third of pitch were fouls… Maeda, who seemed to lack decisiveness, reveals the reason behind his “difficult pitching” | Pacific League
[Rakuten Eagles] One-third of all pitch were fouls… Maeda, who seemed to lack decisiveness, reveals the reason behind…
Samurai Ukyo Shuto who hit a spectacular three-run home run, quickly makes tea and drinks it on the bench. It’s a hot topic online: “It’s not just his feet that are fast.” | Pacific League
The powerful three-run homer Samurai, Ukyo Shuto, makes tea and drinks it quickly on the bench, creating a…
Can Seymour find his rhythm before the season starts? He has a batting average of .107 in 10 games so far. | Pacific League
Can Seymour find his rhythm before the season starts? He has a batting average of .107 in 10…
MRI reveals Seiya Suzuki strained PCL in WBC; Cubs yet to decide if he will go on IL ahead of Opening Day
An MRI revealed that Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki has a strained PCL after injuring his right knee…
Shohei Ohtani Powers Japan Past Chinese Taipei In WBC
The Tokyo Dome pulsed with anticipation on March 6, 2026, as the World Baseball Classic returned for its…
Shohei Ohtani urged to recruit Team Japan WBC teammate and NPB MVP to Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani urged to recruit Team Japan WBC teammate and NPB MVP to Dodgers originally appeared on The…
AL Rookie of the Year odds, picks, prediction: Proven betting expert makes pick
Not long ago in this space, I looked at the National League Rookie of the Year odds and…
Tatsuki Koja The Northeast runs lineup was also silenced in the sixth inning, and the Northeast Rakuten Eagles lose
Tatsuki Koja gave up 4 runs in 6 innings, and the offense remained silent, lose Tohoku Rakuten Eagles.…
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Hawks’ speedster Ukyo Shuto ‘s new approach to the game continues to evolve | Pacific League
A new approach from the Hawks’ speedster, Ukyo Shuto who never stops evolving Pacific League Insight March 11,…
Kyota Fujiwara hits a go-ahead RBI single! Chiba Lotte Marines offense comes alive in the late innings for a come-from-behind win | Pacific League
Kyota Fujiwara hits a go-ahead RBI single! Chiba Lotte Marines’ offense comes alive in the late innings for…
Japan Baseball Manager Hirokazu Ibata to Step Down Following World Baseball Classic Defeat
AVANDATIMES.COM – Hirokazu Ibata has announced his decision to step down as the manager of Japan’s national baseball…