MLB is trying to expand in Japan. Can Japan’s NPB grow in America?
Japanese baseball has a rich history, but a series of structural factors stand in the way of it becoming a phenomenon in ...
MLB Opening Day looms as baseball season finally arrives
While MLB Opening Day technically took place in Japan last week, the rest of the league will get their first taste of regular ...
What’s the future of baseball in Japan as the best players leave for MLB?
Shohei Ohtani is widely regarded as the best player in Major League Baseball. He's among many Japanese stars who have left to ...
When is MLB Opening Day 2025? Full schedule for the big day
The first games of the 2025 MLB season were played in Japan last week, March 18-19. The defending World Series champion Los ...
Tokyo Series preview: Everything you need to know as the Dodgers and Cubs begin the 2025 MLB season in Japan — time, schedule, pitchers, storylines
On Tuesday and Wednesday, with the first pitch of each game scheduled for 6:10 a.m. ET, the 2025 season begins at the Tokyo ...
Thanks to Ohtani, MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season
There was the crack of Shohei Ohtani’s bat, the roars from the Tokyo Dome crowd and the beeps from the credit card machines ...
Baseball stars come home as the MLB's season opener captivates Japan
Major League Baseball’s regular season kicked off on Tuesday with an opening pitch thrown from halfway around the world.
MLB star Shohei Ohtani on return to Japan, 2025 season and his impact on kids: "I feel a strong responsibility"
L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's ...
Cubs Have Possible Hidden Gem in Their Starting Rotation To Open MLB Season
The Chicago Cubs open the domestic season with a four-game set at the Arizona Diamondbacks. Their 26-man roster looks to be finalized, and their starting rotat ...
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Los Angeles Dodgers star drastically loses 18 pounds in concerning update since Japan trip
Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts has lost 18 pounds after battling with a mystery illness that saw him miss MLB's Tokyo ...