Paul Sullivan: As the Cubs prepare for the season opener in Japan, a modest proposal to fix the Tokyo Series

From Nomo to Ichiro to Ohtani: Japan's baseball rise in MLB hits high point in Dodgers-Cubs series

Nearly 25 years after Ichiro Suzuki embarked on a Hall of Fame career for the Seattle Mariners, the impact of Japanese players in Major League Baseball is at a high point

ABC News - 1d

Thousands pay to catch glimpse of Ohtani practise in Tokyo

Thousands of paying fans in Tokyo clapped and cheered as they watched Shohei Ohtani make a brief appearance in practice with his Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday ahead of the Major League Baseball ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Dodgers' Mookie Betts won’t play in 2 regular season games vs. Cubs in Tokyo because of illness

Manager Dave Roberts said that Mookie Betts is starting to feel better but has lost nearly 15 pounds and is still trying to get rehydrated and gain strength.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Pirates announce ace Paul Skenes will start on opening day at Miami

Paul Skenes is going to start for the Pittsburgh Pirates on opening day

ABC News - 2d

MLB season preview 2025: Best-case and worst-case scenario, make-or-break player and season prediction for every NL team

Before the Tokyo Series kicks off the regular season on Tuesday, let's take a look at all the teams in the National League.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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 - 3d

Police in Japan arrest man in fatal knife attack on a YouTuber during livestreaming

Police in Japan said Friday that they had arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a YouTuber while she was livestreaming on a downtown Tokyo street.

NBC News - 3d

Yamamoto is ready to emerge as a star for the Dodgers, starting with their opener in Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto knows what it's like to travel across the world to take the mound for his first start of the Major League Baseball season. “This is my second year, I’m not a rookie anymore,” ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Paul George injury update: 76ers shut down another star at end of lost season in Philly

Paul George played in 41 games during his first season as a Sixer

CBS Sports - 51m

Police arrest man in fatal knife attack on a YouTuber during livestreaming on Tokyo street

Police in Japan say they have arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a YouTuber while she was livestreaming on a downtown Tokyo street

ABC News - 3d

2025 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Paul Skenes gets call for Pirates, Padres turn to Michael King

The regular season is almost upon us and managers are getting their ducks (and rotations) in a row

CBS Sports - 6h

Colorado 4A Final 4 basketball: Delta stuns No. 2 Timnath to ends Cubs season in semifinals

No. 2 Timnath's special season ran into a singular star performance, as No. 6 Delta upset the Cubs in the Colorado 4A basketball Final 4.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Canucks Swept In Season Series, Lose 3–1 To Utah

The Vancouver Canucks squandered a golden chance to secure a playoff spot, losing 3–1 to Utah Hockey Club on Sunday night. Quinn Hughes scored the opening goal for the Canucks, while Kevin ...

Yahoo Sports - 20h

‘I was feeding off it’: Cubs experience electric atmosphere in 3-0 exhibition loss to Hanshin Tigers

TOKYO — A cacophony of chants, horns, drums and cheers greeted Chicago Cubs right-hander Julian Merryweather as he faced the Hanshin Tigers leadoff hitter Saturday afternoon. The Tigers support ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Trump proposes cutting ACA enrollment period, ending 'Dreamer' coverage

The Trump administration is proposing to shorten ObamaCare's annual open enrollment period by a month, a move the administration said is aimed at helping consumers pick the right plan. According to ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

MLB star Shohei Ohtani talks exhibition game in Japan, season expectations and more

MLB star Shohei Ohtani returned to Japan last week for an exhibition game. A day prior to the game, he spoke with CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi about the special game in Japan, personal and team ...

CBS News - 10h

Atalanta and Gasperini preparing for Serie A title dance with champions Inter

Gian Piero Gasperini made a bold promise after Atalanta smashed four past Juventus last weekend and reignited their Serie A title bid, with Inter Milan coming to town on Sunday."If I win the title ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani talks return to Japan, impact on kids

L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.

CBS News - 7h

Online Influencer Is Killed While Livestreaming in Tokyo

Police in Japan have charged a man with the murder, saying he was a follower who had tracked her location by the buildings behind her as she filmed herself.

The New York Times - 5d

Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day

Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers' two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday. Roberts said he's still hopeful that the ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

2025 World Series betting, predictions, odds, bets: Best longshot MLB futures picks include Red Sox, Cubs

SportsLine MLB expert Nick Stellini has revealed his 2025 World Series longshot picks and MLB future predictions

CBS Sports - 5d

Survivors of Tokyo bombing 80 years ago want compensation

Japan is remembering the 105,000 people killed in a single night, 80 years ago Monday, in the U.S. firebombing of the Japanese capital

ABC News - Mar. 9

Minnesota Vikings say receiver Paul Flatley has died at 84

Paul Flatley, the 1963 Associated Press NFL rookie of the year for the Minnesota Vikings who piled up more than 3,000 receiving yards over five seasons, has died at the age of 84, the team ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ohtani hits long home run in return to Japan

In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani belted a long two-run homer to right field in the third inning in his return to the Tokyo Dome.

ESPN - 2d

A New Pitch to Fix Penn Station: Move Madison Square Garden

With few signs of progress on a proposed redevelopment project, one group is hoping to move the famous arena.

The New York Times - 6d

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 - 3d

Six players listed as out for Tennessee-Florida baseball series opener

A look at the injury report for game No. 1 between Tennessee and Florida baseball to open SEC play.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Mistakes cost Mavs in baseball season opener

Mar. 17—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School baseball team opened the 2025 season with a 5-2 loss to Mt. Si (Snoqualmie) on Friday afternoon. Moses Lake coach Donnie Lundgren told his team after ...

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Betts struggling with illness, could miss opener

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for Opening Day in Japan.

ESPN - 1d

Pride open season with 6-0 rout; Rodman returns

The reigning champion Orlando Pride opened the National Women's Soccer League season on Friday night with a 6-0 home field rout over the Chicago Stars.

ESPN - 2d

Pads-M's season-series winner to get Vedder Cup

The victor in the annual series between the Padres and Mariners will now win the Vedder Cup, a trophy designed by Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder.

ESPN - 3d

NL Central season preview: Will the Cubs break through? How good are the Reds and Pirates? And what are the Cardinals doing?

Let's take a look at the season forecast for the five teams in the National League Central.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

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