BASEBALL

Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Mrs. Met: A Surprising Backstory Revealed

A famous New York baseball player recently appeared on a popular sports podcast. He talked about the team’s mascot, Mrs. Met, in a way that surprised listeners. The host asked if players ever get distracted by the mascot’s appearance. The player laughed and said no. The conversation took a turn whe

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Apr 17 2026SPORTS

Pitching Struggles for Japanese Pitcher in MLB

A Japanese pitcher who recently joined a major league team is facing challenges adapting to life in the U. S. , possibly affecting his performance on the field. Tatsuya Imai, a 27-year-old pitcher, was placed on the injured list after struggling with right arm fatigue. His adjustment to American rou

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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

Pitcher finds his footing in the big leagues

A Japanese pitcher signed for millions is struggling with more than just baseball in the U. S. Tatsuya Imai made just three starts before landing on the injured list due to arm fatigue after a rough outing in Seattle. His fastball lost steam early, and he couldn’t find the strike zone. Team doctors

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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

How Jackie Robinson’s Number 42 Became a Symbol of Change

April 15 isn’t just another date on the sports calendar. It’s the day Jackie Robinson stepped onto the field in 1947 and changed baseball forever. More than seven decades later, his impact still echoes across the sport. This year, Major League Baseball teams are honoring that legacy in a big way—eve

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Apr 15 2026SPORTS

Imai’s Big Move: More Than Just a Pitch

Tatsuya Imai, the newest right‑hander for Houston, is facing a battle that isn’t about how fast he throws. After a shaky outing in Seattle, he was put on the injury list for arm fatigue and took a moment to talk about what’s really hard—living in America. He says the rhythm of daily life here is a

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Apr 14 2026SPORTS

Seattle Dominates, Then Shifts Focus to Next Challenge

The Mariners didn’t waste time showing who was in charge during their four-game series against Houston. While the Astros rolled into town missing key players, Seattle treated them like a team already defeated. This wasn’t just about winning—it was about finishing the job cleanly, even when the oppon

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Sports roundup: How local teams performed last weekend

Baseball saw some big wins last Saturday. Bay Port crushed De Pere in two straight games, scoring nine runs in the first match and five in the second. Pitcher Quinn Boeckman held his own early on, while Parker Broehm and Ethan Hawley stepped up later. Meanwhile, Notre Dame completely shut out Green

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Sports Highlights for Monday, April 13

The day starts early with tennis action as the Tennis Channel broadcasts opening rounds from Barcelona, Munich, Stuttgart and Rouen in both ATP and WTA categories. By mid‑morning, college baseball is back on the scene with a game between Houston and Seattle. At 6:30 p. m. , viewers can catch the Chi

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

High school sports roundup: Standout performances and close games

A mix of dominant pitchers and come-from-behind wins highlighted Friday’s high school sports action. In baseball, Parker Lawson of Bay Port delivered a masterclass, striking out 14 batters while allowing just one hit as his team shut out Pulaski 3-0. Meanwhile, Green Bay Preble needed extra innings

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Girl soccer and track teams shine in weekend tournaments

Three local schools left big marks on the weekend sports scene, with standout performances in soccer and track. First, Genoa-Kingston’s girls soccer team took home hardware by not letting opponents score even once across three games. Their goalkeeper, Maddie Swanson, kept everything locked down, whi

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