Yankees legend Hideki Matsui played seven seasons for the Yankees. It wasn’t until his final one, in 2009, with the addition ...

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, who is seeking an MLB opportunity via the posting system. At 23 years old, Sasaki is subject to ...

The pursuit of Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki has taken a surprising turn, as a mystery team has entered the fray. With the 2025 international signing period set to open on January 15, teams ...

YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- On a cloudless day off the Philippines coast, Shigetoshi Kaneko held onto floating debris while adrift, clinging to hope after escaping the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft ...

On April 13, 2001, Suzuki, with the Seattle Mariners, and Anaheim Angels pitcher Shigetoshi Hasegawa became the first Japanese to compete against each other in an MLB game. The Hall of Fame now tells ...