Roaring Tigers sit above rest of Central League as new season begins
The Hanshin Tigers won last year’s Central League title in such dominant fashion — by 13 games —…
Giants’ new players make strong first impression on opening weekend
The Yomiuri Giants went on a shopping spree in the offseason to strengthen the team ahead of its…
When did baseball start in Japan and how did it become so popular?
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Who is Kazuma Okamoto? Japan’s WBC star joined loaded Blue Jays lineup
After 11 excellent seasons playing professionally in Japan, Kazuma Okamoto is about to get a far broader exposure…
What to expect from Foster Griffin in his first start with the Washington Nationals
The first free agent signing Paul Toboni made was a bit of a mysterious one. He gave LHP…
Rockies sign former three-time NPB MVP, Orioles right-hander
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Kazuma Okamoto, Jesus Sanchez arrive at Toronto Blue Jays spring training camp
DUNEDIN — If there were any first-day jitters for Kazuma Okamoto and Jesus Sanchez, it didn’t show. Okamoto…
Rockies sign former three-time NPB MVP, Orioles right-hander
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Which Washington Nationals offseason decision makes you nervous?
Paul Toboni’s first offseason as Nationals President of Baseball Operations has been an intriguing one. He made plenty…
Boston Red Sox sign reliever Kyle Keller to minor league deal with spring training invite after four seasons in Japan | MLB News
(Image Source – Getty Images) Kyle Keller’s path back to Major League Baseball hasn’t been linear, but it…
Pro baseball’s Spring Beginning in Okinawa
Yokohama DeNA BayStars spring training (Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa) In Japan, pro-baseball players get called in on…
Pro baseball’s Spring Beginning in Okinawa
Yokohama DeNA BayStars spring training (Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa) In Japan, pro-baseball players get called in on…