2+ hour, 14+ min ago   (129+ words) Japan will not be only team with NPB talent at World Baseball Classic'The Japan Times Japan will not be only team with NPB talent at World Baseball Classic Despite the attention around the MLB stars who will suit up for…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (120+ words) Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Samurai Japan at the World Baseball Classic this spring, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. The two-way star was named to ... Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (122+ words) Samurai Japan adds MLB stars as it prepares for WBC title defense'The Japan Times Samurai Japan filled out its roster for the World Baseball Classic on Monday, adding an infusion of MLB talent to the team as it prepares to…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (141+ words) Tucker's four-year deal is worth an average $60 million a season, second only to Shohei Ohtani, who joined the Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million contract in 2023. Dodgers' splurge on Kyle Tucker sparks renewed calls for salary cap in MLB The Los…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (144+ words) Five-tool center fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones learned Tuesday that they have been elected as the newest members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Five-tool center fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones learned Tuesday that they have been…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (133+ words) Tomoyuki Sugano among new additions to Samurai Japan squad for 2026 WBC'The Japan Times Samurai Japan added more names to its roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Friday, with former Yomiuri Giants and Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano returning to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (304+ words) The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The Cardinals received minor league right-hander Jack Martinez to complete the deal for the 10-time Gold Glove winner, who waived…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (290+ words) The Chicago Cubs, who failed in their pursuit of free agent third baseman Alex Bregman a year ago, have agreed with the three-time All-Star on a five-year, $175 million contract, according to multiple media reports on Saturday night. Bregman played "for…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (232+ words) The Houston Astros and star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai are in agreement on a free agent contract, ESPN reported Thursday. It is a three-year deal with opt-outs that includes $54 million in "guarantees and could be worth up "to $63 million, "per…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (100+ words) 2025 in pictures: Sea change for sumo, Olympic do-over and Ohtani's star shines brighter'The Japan Times 2025 in pictures: Sea change for sumo, Olympic do-over and Ohtani's star shines brighter While it was more of the same in MLB with the Los…...