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CNN on MSN · 2d

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

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 Angeles Dodgers. They came up through Nippon Professional Baseball and waited for free agency under the Japanese system, or were allowed to go earlier by their clubs.

Nordot on MSN · 19h

Baseball: Japan seen as pillar of MLB's global expansion strategy

Expectations are growing for the Japanese market to be a driving force for Major League Baseball's global growth strategy. MLB has secured 14 new sponsors in Japan since 2023 in the run-up to the start of its 2025 season in Tokyo with two games between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs featuring five Japanese players,

Los Angeles dodgers, Cubs and Japan

The New York Times · 1d

MLB wants Japan to cheer for more than the Dodgers and Ohtani. The prize could be billions

If MLB can get Japan to follow all its teams, “We do believe there are payoffs in the B’s: billions,” commissioner Rob Manfred said.

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

Ohtani and the Dodgers Keep the Cubs and Their Rich History in the Shadows in Japan

Chicago Cubs fans take pride in being underdogs, a role that ended briefly when they won the World Series in 2016 to end a 107-year drought between championships

ESPN on MSN · 4h

Shohei Ohtani homers as Dodgers sweep Cubs in Japan

Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big league debut, and the Dodgers beat the Cubs 6-3 to sweep the two-game series in Japan.

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MLB is bringing home top talent from Japan's most popular sport

The crack of the bat is almost here with Opening Day for the 2025 Major League Baseball season set for March 27. But while ...

From Oh to Ohtani and beyond: How Japanese baseball reached new heights

No player in professional baseball history has slugged more home runs than the 868 that Oh hit over 22 seasons with the ...

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‘Paint Japan blue’: How the Dodgers’ vision of Japanese prominence became reality

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are all Dodgers. And a Japanese fan base has coalesced around its interest ...

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Chicago Cubs Exhibition Game Against Japanese Club Ends in Surprising Outcome

The Chicago Cubs are one of two MLB clubs capping off their Spring Training in Japan, but few expected the outcome of their ...

The Japan Times4d

Former Hawks pitcher Colin Rea happy to be in Japan with Cubs for Tokyo Series

Cubs pitcher Colin Rea may not be Japanese like his two teammates, but the 34-year-old is a veteran of Japanese baseball. Rea ...

USA Today7d

Just how 'insane' will Dodgers' Japan Series be? Shohei Ohtani and Co. resume world tour

Merchandise in every store. A fan club. And Dodger marketing officials insist that nearly 85% of Japanese baseball fans wear New Balance sneakers just because Ohtani sponsors the brand.

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Baseball stars come home as the MLB's season opener captivates Japan

Major League Baseball’s regular season kicked off on Tuesday with an opening pitch thrown from halfway around the world.

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