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Eagles sign former Nationals slugger Maikel Franco

The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles announced the signing of former Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies…

DeNA closer Yasuaki Yamasaki signs new deal, won’t seek MLB move

Yokohama – Yokohama DeNA BayStars closer Yasuaki Yamasaki signed a six-year contract with the Central…

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani named top DH for second straight season

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was named winner of the Outstanding Designated Hitter Award…

‘Mr. Baseball’ endures as go-to resource for players headed to Japan

Sure as leaves flutter to the ground and turkey gobbles fill the air, a fall…

Nike and Fanatics sign apparel deal with Yomiuri Giants

Nike Inc. and Fanatics Inc. signed their first three-way apparel deal with an individual professional…

NPB’s 2023 season to begin at Fighters’ new stadium

The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters will begin their 2023 season at their new stadium on…

Fighters to host opening game of 2023 NPB season at new stadium

The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters will begin their 2023 season at their new stadium on…

Report: Padres meet SoftBank pitcher Kodai Senga after Mets

New York – The San Diego Padres have met with highly sought Japanese pitcher Kodai…

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge beats Angels’ Shohei Ohtani in race for AL MVP award

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, who belted an American League record 62 home runs,…

Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan during next spring’s World Baseball Classic, the Los…