How star pitcher Hideo Nomo, an agent and a lawyer changed the landscape of MLB forever
The multitude of Japanese stars in MLB today wouldn't be possible if Nomo hadn't first made the leap 30 years ago.
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How to watch Dodgers-Cubs in the Tokyo Series: Start time, TV info, pitching matchups
Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki makes his MLB debut with the Dodgers when they face the Cubs in the final game of the Tokyo ...
What to know about MLB’s Tokyo Series, plus Joey Gallo’s pitching experiment
Over the weekend, both MLB teams played exhibition games against Japanese teams. In the stadium where Ohtani once sent a ball ...
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Dodgers add Matt Sauer to roster, option Justin Wrobleski
The Dodgers added pitcher Matt Sauer to the roster, optioned Justin Wrobleski, and moved Clayton Kershaw to the 60-day ...
Japan’s rise in MLB hits high point in Dodgers-Cubs series
Nearly 25 years after Ichiro Suzuki embarked on a Hall of Fame career for the Mariners, the impact of Japanese players is as ...
When is MLB Opening Day 2025? Everything to know about the schedule, starting pitchers and Tokyo Series as the season begins
Rejoice, baseball fans, because the MLB regular season started earlier than ever in 2025. Tuesday marked the start of the Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.
From Oh to Ohtani: How Japan developed a generation of baseball superstars (again)
The Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs is a full circle moment for Japanese baseball.
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 ...