The 28-year-old veteran struck out nine batters and issued only one walk.
Tsuyoshi Shinjo made a grand entrance at the Fighters spring camp, and since then, he’s raised a few eyebrows with his unorthodox training methods, but that’s...
Returning Japanese standout athletes from four years ago spark optimism for an even better showing at the Beijing Olympics.
From start to finish, the past year provided endless opportunities to write about athletes and teams competing in dozens of sports. It was exhilarating and challenging....
All three teams are looking for better results in 2022 after disappointing seasons this year.
“I always ask what our guests think is the key to success to thrive in Japan and they often invoke things like being open and embracing...
Yanagi is having the best year of his career, leading NPB in strikeouts and ERA.
Several Hanshin players are having productive seasons at the plate to help carry the team to the top.
In his first regular-season appearance with the Eagles since 2013, Tanaka pitches five innings and allows three runs and four hits.
Ichiro played a pivotal role in the Seattle Mariners' come-from-behind victory in his first MLB game on April 2, 2001.
The veteran pitcher, who was scheduled to start the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles' second game, is expected to take three weeks to recover.
By returning to Rakuten, the veteran pitcher will be with the team for the 10th anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan’s Tohoku region...
