Japan Obsessed Baseball

I tried the viral $20 strawberry. It tasted like the end of the American empire

A single strawberry flown in from Japan is selling for $20 in a hip LA grocery store. Does it symbolize the worst of American excess, or is it simply delicious?. In Los Angeles, a strawberry – yes, ...

The Guardian - 4d

Tsunami survivor Sasaki wants to repay support in Dodgers debut

When Roki Sasaki makes his Los Angeles Dodgers debut next week, the pitcher will dedicate it to those who supported him after his father and grandparents were killed in Japan's 2011 ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

After ‘kick’ controversy, Nick Ball is ready to meet the best fighter in the world

The Liverpudlian emerged from a scrappy, ugly fight with TJ Doheny, in which he escaped punishment after kicking out at his opponent, to stand in line to face Japan’s legendary four-weight world ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

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 - 3d

Star Wars Strategy Game From Bit Reactor And Respawn Will Be Revealed In April

Star Wars Celebration in Japan will be where the fun begins for an untitled strategy game from developer Bit Reactor and producer Respawn Entertainment. The turn-based tactics game set within the ...

GameSpot - 2d

Assassin's Creed Shadows Review - Shinobi Simulator

It felt good to see Assassin's Creed Shadows protagonist Naoe's face nearly healed after the 50-hour journey through 16th-century Japan. The wound that had once marred her face was mostly gone, ...

GameSpot - 1d

Road to the 2026 World Cup: how is it shaping up with 48 places at stake?

With more teams to qualify than ever we take a look at the situation in the six confederations, from Japan being close to securing their place to Brazil’s struggles. The road to the 2026 World Cup, ...

The Guardian - 1d

A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season

Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan. Sitting in right-center field on Wednesday night at the Tokyo Dome, he watched Shohei Ohtani's home run in the fifth inning fall off the hands ...

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Double win boosts Scotland's play-off hopes

Scotland follow a defeat of United States with an "absolutely massive" win over Japan to move up to sixth in the round robin table at the World Women's Curling Championship in South Korea.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Back to the feudal: Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the most beautiful game I’ve ever seen

This thrilling trip through Japan is the best the series has given us in years. I have played many Assassin’s Creed games over the years, but I’ve rarely loved them. Ubisoft’s historical fiction is ...

The Guardian - 19h

Shohei Ohtani homers at the Tokyo Dome, delighting fans in home country

Shohei Ohtani hit a towering solo homer in his return to Japan, taking Chicago Cubs pitcher Nate Pearson deep with a ball that barely cleared the fence in right-center field and helping the Los ...

ABC News - 15h

'Throwing Philosopher' plans to get inside Ohtani's head in MLB opener

Shota Imanaga is known as baseball's "Throwing Philosopher" and the Chicago Cubs pitcher plans to get inside Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers' heads in Tuesday's Major League Baseball ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

3/8: Saturday Morning

Trump denies reports of infighting between Cabinet, Elon Musk; Why baseball glove company Nokona stands out on the field.

CBS News - Mar. 8

News or noise: Cole's 2025 in doubt, Kirby and Alvarez to IL

Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy managers.

ESPN - Mar. 10

Gerrit Cole injury: Seven ripple effects for Yankees and others as their ace gets Tommy John surgery

The reigning AL champs have lost one of the best pitchers in baseball for the entire 2025 season

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

The Yankees Were the Evil Empire. These Days, Are They Just Another Team?

The team owner Hal Steinbrenner said that baseball essentially consists of two groups of franchises: the Dodgers and everybody else.

The New York Times - 6d

John Feinstein, Sportswriter and Author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ Dies at 69

A longtime columnist for The Washington Post, he also wrote dozens of books about basketball, baseball, tennis, football and the Olympics.

The New York Times - 6d

SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team emerges entering conference play

The latest SEC baseball power rankings see a new No. 1 team rise to the top entering the start of conference play this weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Red Wolves take down Marshall, 11-1, for statement win

Arkansas State baseball made a strong start to their conference play with an 11-1 victory over Marshall.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Why Fanatics' Rookie Debut Patch cards could become the biggest in sports

Fanatics plans to create Debut Patch Cards for football and basketball players to follow up on its success in baseball.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Reese Chapman hits walk-off home run to win series versus Florida

Tennessee shuts out and run-rules the Gators to win opening SEC baseball series.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Full slate of sports featured in this week's Games of the Week to watch in Pueblo

This week’s Games of the Week feature boys' volleyball, baseball, tennis, lacrosse, soccer, boys' swimming and diving, and track and field.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Crespi ace Jackson Eisenhauer's scoreless streak reaches 26 innings

The Celts open Mission League baseball play with a 3-0 victory over St. Francis on Tuesday.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Defense Department webpage on Jackie Robinson's military service suddenly missing amid DEI purge

A Department of Defense webpage describing baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson’s military service is now missing

ABC News - 17h

When is MLB Opening Day? California MLB stadiums ranked by quality, ticket prices.

Baseball is just around the corner but when is MLB Opening Day? What is the best ranked MLB stadium?

Yahoo Sports - 13h

MLB Opening Day 2025: Seattle Mariners schedule, park rankings, priciest league tickets

Did Seattle's T-Mobile Park land in the USA TODAY Network's top 10 Major League Baseball stadiums?

Yahoo Sports - 12h

San Francisco Giants Sells Stake to Private Equity Firm Sixth Street

One of Major League Baseball’s biggest franchises sells 10 percent of the team to Sixth Street Partners.

The New York Times - 6h

Nebraska fans react to 'the hidden ball trick'

The Nebraska Cornhuskers made headlines on Wednesday evening after the team pulled off one of the rarest plays in baseball.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Giants pitcher Logan Webb's throwback style could be a useful lesson for baseball's future

Webb has led the NL in innings pitched the past two seasons while putting up strong numbers. For starting pitchers who want to return to the days when durability and innings mattered most, Webb is ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

Fantasy Baseball: Should you draft or pass on MLB's most polarizing starting pitchers?

Scott Pianowski weighs on in the starting pitchers with the widest range of opinions this fantasy draft season.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

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

With two aces out for Opening Day, how does this change things for Fantasy drafts

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoworld Top 300 overall headlined by Witt, Ohtani, Judge, De La Cruz

Injuries are pushing Gerrit Cole, George Kirby, and Grayson Rodriguez down the board.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Fantasy Baseball Spring Roundup: Gerrit Cole injury update, Jacob deGrom's interesting strategy, and more

Plus, find out where Bo Bichette should ideally be selected in your next draft

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Sleepers 2.0 for Frank Stampfl adds Jorge Soler, Gavin Williams to the mix

Here are five more sleepers to target in your drafts

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep Catcher Tiers 3.0: Tiered rankings for a position with few difference-makers

There are a number of capable contributors here, but only one or two high-end options

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep First Base Tiers 3.0: Tiered rankings for a position that thins out early

The urgency at first base may be higher than you realize

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

NL East preview: Mets have a major concern, Phillies and Braves are neck and neck | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

It's division preview pod season on the pod as we kick it off by previewing the entire NL East. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman breakdown the 2025 season outlook for the Miami Marlins, Washington ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10