So, baseball fans, spring training is knocking on the door, but there are still a bunch of big names out there waiting for their chance to sign a new deal, such as Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso. There's a lot to talk about in the MLB. Signing a new deal in late January, Roki Sasaki, a Japanese pitche
The Chicago Cubs have struck a deal with the Houston Astros to acquire veteran reliever Ryan Pressly. The Astros will cover a chunk of Pressly's salary, with a prospect headed their way. Young right-hander Juan Bello, just 21, will be traded to Houston. Bello had a solid season last year in the Cubs
Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese player elected to the Hall of Fame, wants to share a drink with the one writer who didn't vote for him. He got 393 out of 394 votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Suzuki struggled to understand what this achievement means right now. He recalled h
Ever considered how your past sports could influence your injury risks in college? A Japanese study dug into this, focusing on female college athletes playing softball and baseball. Out of 329 athletes, 61 had elbow injuries, with ulnar collateral ligament injuries being the most common. Shockingly,
Ever wondered what it takes to be a legend in baseball? Let's talk about Ichiro Suzuki. Born in Japan, he didn't start his major league career in the U. S. until he was 27. That's quite late compared to most players. But did that stop him from becoming the first Japanese player to enter the Baseball
Elbow injuries plague about a quarter of professional baseball pitchers, with many needing surgery known as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. There's been talk about how the type of pitch, the ball's speed, and its spin can affect elbow strain and injury risk, but past studies haven't given
The Los Angeles Dodgers have made another big splash in their offseason by signing left-handed reliever Tanner Scott to a four-year contract worth $72 million. This deal includes a $20 million signing bonus and some deferred salary, which is a favorite strategy of the Dodgers' front office. Scott, w
The LA Dodgers, the reigning World Series champs, have added Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki to their roster. This move isn't just about bolstering their pitching lineup; it might also net them an extra MLB draft pick. You see, since Sasaki doesn't qualify as a "foreign professional, " he's eligi
It's a shock to think this, but the Dodgers might be too powerful now. They've just signed Roki Sasaki, a rising star from Japan, and it's left the rest of baseball feeling a bit uneasy. Imagine looking up and seeing the Dodgers way ahead, leading the pack and making everyone else struggle to keep u
Milwaukee native Bob Uecker, known for his humorous and lively broadcasts, has left a void in the hearts of many baseball fans. He started his career as a player in 1962 with the Milwaukee Braves, and although he had a modest . 200 batting average over six seasons, he played with teams like the St.
