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.
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Baseball in Japan looks about the same, but the food and the vibe are different
Baseball in Japan — the game is called "yakyu" (field ball) in Japanese — carries more of a rock-concert vibe than its ...
Japanese baseball fans are crazy for Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. MLB has a plan to get them to root for every team
Shohei Ohtani is arguably the most popular athlete on the planet, and that superstardom has helped rapidly accelerate MLB's ...
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What’s the future of baseball in Japan as the best players leave for MLB?
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Tommy Edman, from top left, Shohei Ohtani (17) and manager Dave Roberts stand on the field before an MLB ...
What’s it like attending a baseball game in Japan?
What's it like attending a baseball game in Japan? AP's Stephen Wade has insights as he takes us through the electrifying ...
There’s no easy answers for slowing down rising level of pitching injuries at all levels of baseball
Figuring out a cause for the skyrocketing number of arm injuries among pitchers is easy. Finding a solution could prove much ...
Kiké Hernández and Miguel Rojas Discuss the Intersection of Latin American and Japanese Baseball Cultures
Intensity in Gameplay: Kiké Hernández pointed out that both Latin American and Japanese players exhibit a fierce competitive spirit. Fans in both cultures are known for their unwavering support and ...
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Japan's passion for baseball on full display at Tokyo Series special events
It is hard to find a block in the heart of Tokyo that does not feature a banner or advertisement featuring Dodgers superstar ...
From building stadiums to selling trading cards, baseball biz is different in Japan
Topps, Populous and New Balance are all examples of baseball-connected brands that are tailoring their businesses to succeed ...
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How Japanese superstars are helping to revitalize baseball
Last year’s World Series between the New York Yankees and the eventual champions, a Los Angeles Dodgers team led by Japanese ...
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Baseball in Japan looks about the same, but the food and the vibe are different
Baseball in Japan — the game is called “yakyu” (field ball) in Japanese — carries more of a rock-concert vibe than its American cousin. And with Shohei Ohtani teasing fans for a week in ...