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In an era long before pro ballplayers ached to move to Japan to boost their careers back home, Greg “Boomer” Wells went from exile to icon, as the nation’s baseball community adopted him and made him a member of its close-knit family. Sold by the Minnesota Twins to the Hankyu […]

Peoria, Arizona – Outfielder Shogo Akiyama will leave Cincinnati Reds spring training in Goodyear, Arizona, to tend to a personal matter, a team official said Friday. The official noted the matter is not COVID-19 related, but no further details were provided. It is unclear when Akiyama is expected to rejoin […]

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has approved a plan to allow 30% capacity at home games for the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians to begin the 2021 season. Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati (12,695 maximum capacity) and Progressive Field in Cleveland (10,512) will be allowed to host fans with detailed social […]

Seattle Mariners leaders expressed their dismay on Tuesday and vowed to move on positively from comments made by former team CEO and president Kevin Mather, who resigned Monday after his insulting comments toward some players and groups were made public. “It’s been a difficult couple of days… for our players, […]

Tempe, Arizona – Shun Yamaguchi said Monday he is determined to make his mark in the majors after inking a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. Speaking in an online press conference from spring training in Arizona, the 33-year-old right hander said he was happy the National League […]

Seattle Mariners president and CEO Kevin Mather resigned Monday, one day after apologizing for his recent eye-raising remarks about current and former players, including their ability to speak English. Mather’s departure was announced by the team along with a statement from Mariners chairman and managing partner John Stanton. “Like all […]

Los Angeles – Two-time All-Star Ian Desmond of the Colorado Rockies has opted out of the upcoming 2021 season, the outfielder said on Sunday, citing current playing circumstances. Desmond is the first player MLB is aware of to opt out of the 2021 season, a league spokesman said, as America’s […]

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Shun Yamaguchi, according to the San Francisco Chronicle on Saturday. Yamaguchi, 33, recently was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays and cleared waivers earlier this week. The native of Japan struggled in his first season in the […]

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Shun Yamaguchi, according to the San Francisco Chronicle on Saturday. Yamaguchi, 33, recently was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays and cleared waivers earlier this week. The native of Japan struggled in his first season in the […]

Kin, Okinawa Pref. – Masahiro Tanaka surrendered three runs over two innings on Saturday in his first action since returning to the Tohoku Rakuten Eagles from the major leagues this year. Tanaka, who in January opted to return to his first pro club in Japan after going 78-46 over seven […]