Japanese star Tatsuya Imai hopes to lead Houston Astros to championship
HOUSTON (AP) — Tatsuya Imai made his intentions clear with his first few words during an introductory news…
Ichiro Suzuki reflects on early days in Seattle, quickly being comfortable so career could take off
When Ichiro Suzuki landed in Seattle and became an instant star in 2001, captivating a city and helping…
The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it’s looked like the Hanshin Tigers
TOKYO (AP) — For two days in Japan, it’s the Hanshin Tigers who have have looked like the…
What’s the future of baseball in Japan as the best players leave for MLB?
TOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is widely regarded as the best player in Major League Baseball, and Ichiro…
Smoking areas in clubhouse, no pitch clock: MLB players get a little taste of baseball in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers can party like it’s 2022 on the baseball…
Shotaro Morii, 18-year-old 2-way player, bypasses Japanese baseball to sign with Athletics
Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made…