Baseball

Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish feels virus rhetoric behind increase in racial discrimination against Asians in U.S.

Los Angeles – Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish expressed concern Friday about the rising incidence…

NPB has to be flexible in approach to opening day

Former NPB Commissioner Ryozo Kato used to joke that Japanese baseball was similar to a…

Compressed schedule could increase need for pitchers in MLB

New York – When and if opening day comes around this year, New York Yankees…

Coronavirus poses threat to World Baseball Classic schedule

The fifth World Baseball Classic, scheduled to be held in March of 2021, is now…

Former Buffaloes, Fighters manager Masataka Nashida tests positive for coronavirus

Masataka Nashida, who managed two teams to Pacific League pennants, has tested positive for the…

Pacific League presidents expect further delays to season opener

The six team presidents of Japanese pro baseball's Pacific League agreed in an online meeting…

MLB games in empty parks under discussion, says Angels’ Andrew Heaney

Los Angeles – Los Angeles Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney said Tuesday he'd be willing to…

Players worry about health as MLB considers post-virus season

New York – As Major League Baseball and the players' union contemplate various ways to…

Carp express concerns over proposed April 24 opening day

HIROSHIMA – Members of the Hiroshima Carp voiced concerns on Saturday about the wisdom of…

MLB uniform manufacturer Fanatics shifts production to medical masks, gowns

PHILADELPHIA – The Bryce Harper jersey that could have been worn this baseball season by…