Mookie Betts will not play in Dodgers’ Tokyo games due to illness
Betts, who has been ill with a virus for the past week and lost “close to 15 pounds” as a result, is officially ruled out for ...
America’s Pastime Is Being Completely Transformed—by Japan
When the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs square off in Tokyo this week for MLB’s season-opening series, it will underscore Japan’s pre-eminent role in baseball today.
What's the future of baseball in Japan as the best players leave for MLB?
About a dozen Japanese played in MLB last season, headlined by Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the World Series champion Los ...
‘Treasure of Takata.’ Roki Sasaki’s bond with Rikuzentakata endures, long after 2011 tsunami
Rather than distance himself from his painful memories in Rikuzentakata, Roki Sasaki has taken a proactive approach to preserve his more pleasant recollections of his upbringing.
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Sasaki a symbol of hope for people of Japan
Around the time that Roki Sasaki made his long-awaited decision to sign with the Dodgers, the city of Los Angeles was reeling ...
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Roki Sasaki Finds Comfort in Japanese Fans’ Unwavering Support Amid MLB Debut Nerves
Some moments in life simply feel destined. The post Roki Sasaki Finds Comfort in Japanese Fans’ Unwavering Support Amid MLB ...
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Dodgers' Japanese trio of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki captivate homeland in MLB Tokyo Series
The moment Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki set foot in Japan for MLB's Tokyo series, their homeland ...