Baseball
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Ohtani to Represent Japan at WBC Next March
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani announced on Monday he intends to ...
November 25, 2025
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Hanshin Tigers Fans Gather for Parade in Osaka to Celebrate Team’s Central League Championship
OSAKA — Hanshin Tigers fans gathered for a parade in Osaka City on Saturday to celebrate the team...
November 22, 2025
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Japan’s Baseball Legend Nagashima Honored at Tokyo Dome
A farewell ceremony for the late Shigeo Nagashima, who left a great legacy in baseball as a playe...
November 21, 2025
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Imanaga, Woodruff, Grisham, Torres among Record 4 to Accept Qualifying Offers
NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff, ...
November 19, 2025
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Hawks’ Skipper Kokubo Wins Shoriki Award
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo, who led the team to its first Japan Series champion...
November 14, 2025
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Dodgers 2-way Star Shohei Ohtani Becomes 4-time MVP after Unanimous Win in National League
Two-way Japanese star Shohei Ohtani was the unanimous winner of the National League Most Valuable...
November 14, 2025
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Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Earns First Cy Young as Detroit Tigers Star Tarik Skubal Goes Back-to-Back
Paul Skenes’ meteoric rise to the top is complete.
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Economic Impact Generated during Postseason by Dodgers’ 3 Japanese Players Estimated at ¥132.8 Bil.; Total Includes Spending on Tickets, Food, Merchandise
The economic impact generated during Major League Baseball’s 2025 postseason by the three Japanes...
November 12, 2025
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Award Created to Honor Baseball Legend Shigeo Nagashima; Captivates Fans in Baserunning, Hitting, Fielding
The Nippon Professional Baseball Organization (NPB) has announced the creation of the Shigeo Naga...
November 11, 2025
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MLB, Sportsbooks Cap Bets on Individual Pitches in Response to Pitch Rigging Scandal
Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at...
November 11, 2025
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Imanaga, Tucker, Bichette, Schwarber among 13 to Get $22 Million Qualifying Offers from Former Teams
NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, Toronto shortstop Bo Bichette and Philadelph...
November 8, 2025
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Power-Hitting Infielder Munetaka Murakami Enters MLB Posting System, Can Be Signed until Dec. 22
NEW YORK (AP) — Power-hitting Japanese corner infielder Munetaka Murakami is entering Major Leagu...
November 8, 2025
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Shohei Ohtani Headlines National League Silver Slugger Winners
Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto headlined the National League's 2025 Silver Slugger class announced T...
November 7, 2025
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Padres RHP Yu Darvish to Miss Next Season after Undergoing Elbow Ligament Repair Surgery
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Right-hander Yu Darvish will miss the 2026 season with the San Diego Padres afte...
November 5, 2025
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Shota Imanaga Becomes Eligible for Free Agency after Cubs, Pitcher Turn down Options, AP Source Says
CHICAGO (AP) — Left-hander Shota Imanaga became eligible for free agency when the Chicago Cubs de...
November 5, 2025
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