M.L.B. and Japanese Baseball Are Completely Different. Can the U.S. Have Both?

Some fans in the United States have taken a liking to the “more fundamentally pure” version of the sport.

The New York Times - 5d

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The Paul Skenes M.L.B. debut patch card will likely sell for more money than the pitcher will earn in 2025 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Japan Is Obsessed With Baseball. M.L.B. Sees a Massive Business Opportunity.

M.L.B. has had a consistent presence in the country for more than 25 years, but Shohei Ohtani has become its accelerator.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

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.

NBC News - Mar. 15

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 ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Being Different Is Not the Same as Being Distinct

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Inc. - Mar. 17

Oklahoma State softball, baseball adjust weekend schedules because of extreme winds

With hazardous conditions caused by extreme winds on Friday, both the OSU softball and baseball teams have amended their weekend schedules

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 12

The Dodgers Beat the Cubs to Win M.L.B.’s First Game of 2025 in Tokyo

The Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five innings of one-run ball to earn a win.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Iowa baseball completes sweep of Ohio State with dominant run-rule win

After claiming the Big Ten series victory vs. Ohio State on Saturday, Iowa baseball completes sweep of the Buckeyes with landslide 18-2 run-rule win.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Baseball in Japan looks about the same, but the food and the vibe are different

The jammed sellout at the Tokyo Dome as the Dodgers and Cubs opened their regular season had a different vibe than the usual MLB game

ABC News - Mar. 18

Predictions, Projections and Wild Guesses for the 2025 M.L.B. Season

Baseball fans won’t see this World Series matchup coming, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2d

Why betting the NCAA tournament is completely different from filling out your bracket

Greg Peterson explains the major differences in betting the tournament vs. filling out brackets.

ESPN - Mar. 20

Why a Both/And Mindset Can Unlock Your Business Growth

The both/and mindset shift helps founders see opportunities where others see obstacles

Inc. - Mar. 9

Yellowjackets hoping for another stellar year on the baseball, softball diamonds

Mar. 28—ROCHESTER — The Rochester Community and Technical College baseball and softball teams have both played close to a dozen games already, after their spring trips to the East Coast. Here's a ...

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Ukrainian soldier who lost both legs in Russian drone strike says "freedom is expensive"

U.S. and Ukrainian officials are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, heading the U.S. delegation, suggested Ukraine will have to agree to let ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

M.L.B. Tested Robot Umpires. Is This Really What Baseball Wants?

Here’s what we learned from the trial run of the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system.

The New York Times - 5d

Sununu on possible Senate bid: 'I have not ruled it out completely'

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said he is considering running for Senate after previously rejecting the possibility. “I have not ruled it out completely, but folks in Washington have ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

How many different starting lineups have 76ers used in 2024-25 season?

How many different starting lineups have the Philadelphia 76ers used in the 2024-25 season?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

3 Years Ago, He Was an Air Force Cadet. Now, He’s a Face of Baseball.

“I thought I’d be flying jets,” Paul Skenes said. Instead, he is M.L.B.’s most exciting pitcher.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

9 U.S. cities where single adults can live comfortably on the median income

Being financially comfortable means paying your bills, saving for the future and having fun, but it may be difficult to earn enough in many U.S. cities.

CNBC - 3d

MLB 2025 predictions: are the dead-cert Dodgers actually maybe-cert?

Los Angeles have one of the most complete rosters in the history of baseball. But that doesn’t mean retaining the title is a given

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Can Trump's tariff threats have an economic impact before they're imposed?

President Trump is threatening to put new tariffs on European alcohol. Meanwhile, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick held talks with Canada's finance minister and Ontario's premiere on the tariff ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

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.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

The blond advantage: fair hair completely changed my life – but is it time to give it up?

When I first dyed my hair, the difference in how I was treated made me assume life got better the more you lightened your look. I have now spent years testing the theory .... I saw the light at 22. ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

Fall Creek baseball program looks to defend conference title

The Fall Creek Crickets roster looks a little different this year without ace pitcher Jack Walden, but the team is confident in the experience they have for this season. In the 2024 season, the ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

"Super pigs" cause chaos along U.S.-Canada border

The U.S. border with Canada is under new scrutiny, with both countries focusing on increased migration and drug and weapons smuggling. But farmers and ranchers have another concern: So-called ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it's looked like the Hanshin Tigers

For two days in Japan, it's the Hanshin Tigers who have have looked like the class of the National League. In another sign that Japanese baseball has never been better, the Tigers capped a ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

The Hottest New York Side Hustle? Selling Eggs

Soaring egg prices at the start of the year have led some founders to expand their business offerings–even if they’re working in completely different sectors.

Inc. - Mar. 15

Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins reportedly both agree to contract extensions with Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals have reached contract extensions with both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, according to multiple reports.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts are likely to raise prices, experts say: Here's one way you can still save thousands

You can't control tariffs or car prices, but you do have some control over how much interest you pay on an auto loan. A good credit score can make a big difference.

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