How Japanese superstars are helping to revitalize baseball

Baseball was in need of revitalization. Japanese stars are giving America's pastime a lifeline.

Japanese players Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga are transforming Major League Baseball and its fans — and the future of the game.

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Ohtani hits home run in Dodgers' Tokyo exhibition game

Shohei Ohtani fever in Tokyo reached boiling point Saturday as the Japanese baseball superstar hit a home run in his first game in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform in his home country.But it was his ...

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Chicago Cubs notes from Tokyo: Matthew Boyd’s roots to Japanese baseball — and a healthy Julian Merryweather

TOKYO — Matthew Boyd’s appreciation for baseball’s popularity in Japan and its stars can be traced to his roots. Boyd grew up roughly 30 minutes outside Seattle and became a big Mariners fan when ...

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Tokyo Series will showcase the depth of Japanese talent in Major League Baseball

Shohei Ohtani won’t be the only one playing in front of his home country.

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How to watch LSU Baseball today: Time, TV channel, streaming for Saturday

LSU baseball faces Missouri on Saturday at Alex Box Stadium on Saturday. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV.

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How Louisville, Kentucky baseball spending compares with national powers, CWS teams

How does Louisville, UK baseball spending compare with other top programs? How much do they spend on their teams? How much do they pay head coaches?

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Marshall Faulk working to revitalize Colorado's run game

Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk is aiming to revitalize Colorado football's run game

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Texas Tech baseball at Houston: Preview, how to watch

The Texas Tech baseball team signed up for a challenging, road-heavy schedule in the first month. The result: An ugly record going into Big 12 opener

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How to watch LSU baseball vs. Missouri today: Time, TV channel for Friday's game

LSU baseball begins conference play. Here's how to watch the LSU Tigers take on Missouri on Friday in LSU's SEC opener.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

30 MLB teams, 30 players to fade at their fantasy baseball ADPs

It's not easy fading big-name players in fantasy baseball — luckily, Dalton Del Don can help.

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How to watch Clemson baseball vs Notre Dame today and this weekend: Time, TV info

Clemson opens ACC baseball play today against Notre Dame. Here's what to know and how to watch Cam Cannarella and the Tigers.

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Shohei Ohtani and four other Japanese players come home to start the MLB season

It's the World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome to start the Major League Baseball season

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2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit: Rankings, sleepers and much more

We've compiled all the awesome content the Yahoo Fantasy baseball crew has put together to help you draft a winning team this season!

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 5

Fantasy Baseball: Which Expected Statcast Stats from last season should we believe for these pitchers in 2025?

Statcast's Expected Stats are a powerful tool for fantasy baseball managers, including helping identify the luckiest and unluckiest pitchers.

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Shohei Ohtani and four other Japanese players come home to start the MLB season

It's only two games to start the Major League Baseball season — the World Series-champion Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome. For the record, the MLB ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Agent's Take: How Ravens should handle Derrick Henry extension as star RB underpaid, showing no signs of aging

A look at what Baltimore can -- and should -- pay its ageless superstar back

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Can Markieff Morris help talk the Lakers back to an NBA championship?

The veteran forward is able to hold his teammates, from rookie Dalton Knecht to superstar LeBron James, accountable because of his savvy.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

How Trump Is Helping Liberals Abroad

Voters are rallying behind some leaders who oppose President Trump’s tariffs, threats and insults. There’s a theory that explains why.

The New York Times - 2d

How Zelensky Can Help Ukraine

Different sides of the war in Ukraine reach for different, simple narratives about Mr. Zelensky. The truth has always been more complicated.

The New York Times - 22h

How Topps is using the Tokyo Series to built its passionate baseball card-collecting community in Japan

TOKYO — Steps away from Shibuya Crossing, known as the busiest crosswalk in the world, the Topps logo is branded across the entrance to a building bracketed by images of baseball cards featuring ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Steph shares realistic outlook on how much longer he'll play

Warriors superstar Steph Curry hopes to outplay his Golden State contract, which expires at the end of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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How Trustpilot Helps Companies Build Trust With Customers

Most businesses aren’t doing a good job of measuring—and fostering—trust.

Inc. - 5d

How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk

On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack Elon Musk's desire for a government shutdown that could become permanent. Plus: An update on measles misinformation in the US.

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How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk

On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack Elon Musk's desire for a government shutdown that could become permanent. Plus: An update on measles misinformation in the US.

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How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk

On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack Elon Musk's desire for a government shutdown that could become permanent. Plus: An update on measles misinformation in the US.

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2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: How far do George Kirby and Gerrit Cole's injuries drop them?

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CBS Sports - Mar. 8

Japanese police arrest several men for alleged sexual assault of their daughters

Japanese media say police have arrested several men for alleged sexual assault of their underaged daughters

ABC News - 3d

How many Louisville Slugger baseball bats does it take to equal one bull?

Bull, Mike’s Motive, hits the scales in front of Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum on Thursday to see how many bats it takes to equal his weight.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How to watch Alabama vs. Texas A&M this weekend: Time, TV channel for SEC opener

It's Alabama vs. Texas A&M to open SEC baseball play. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule, and streaming info.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bestselling author: This simple routine helps me feel happy and energized when I'm tired from work—I do it 'every week'

Mel Robbins says her 7-step, weekly reset can help you get rid of the Sunday scaries and feel fulfilled. Here's how to do it.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Florian Wirtz injury: Knee issue forces Bayer Leverkusen superstar out for Champions League vs. Bayern Munich

Leverkusen are already down 3-0 after the first leg and will now be without their attacking superstar for several weeks

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How to Arrange Your Room for the Best Sleep

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Customer Service Could Help Grow Your Business. Here’s How

Quality customer service not only retains customers, but also turns them into an exceptional marketing ally through word-of-mouth, loyalty, and trust.

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WATCH: How social media helped fuel a female mechanic's business

ABC News' Will Ganss is here with the story about Desiree Hill who found a massive online community when switching from nursing to auto work.

ABC News - Mar. 8

How Elon Musk's Trump support could hurt — or help — Tesla

Elon Musk is both the CEO of the largest U.S. EV maker and the right-hand-man to President Donald Trump. Bears say it's a disaster for Tesla, bulls say a boon.

CNBC - 4d

From tuna cutting to samurai warriors: Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki host welcome party for Cubs in Tokyo

TOKYO — Seiya Suzuki was too young and not yet into baseball when the Chicago Cubs last played at the Tokyo Dome 25 years ago. But the memory of being in the ballpark in 2004 and watching Japanese ...

Yahoo Sports - 21h

How Chase Hunter's late-game heroics lifted Clemson basketball passed SMU in ACC tournament

Chase Hunter scored 15 of Clemson's 29 second-half points to help the Tigers survive SMU in the ACC tournament. Here's how the star guard did it.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The Democratic Divide: Would a Shutdown Have Helped or Hurt Trump?

The party’s split over supporting a spending extension to avert a lapse in government funding boiled down to a practical question of how much power the president has in a shutdown.

The New York Times - 17h

OpenAI’s New Developer Tools Make Building AI Agents Easy

Here’s how one company is already using the tools designed to help businesses create helpful AI agents.

Inc. - 22h

How immigration and tariffs are impacting the cost of milk

A new CBS Reports documentary, "The Price of Milk," explores how immigration and tariffs impact dairy prices in the United States. The film takes a behind-the-scenes look at the legal and ...

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