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In order to improve fairness and speed up the game, two new rule changes have been implemented for the 2025 MLB season.

At least one website about Robinson, who trained as an officer and was assigned to a tank regiment during World War II, was reinstated Wednesday afternoon.

Shohei Ohtani homered and Roki Sasaki madę his Major League debut as the Dodgers beat the Cubs 6-3 to wrap up the Tokyo Series on Wednesday.

TOKYO — The moment the ball left Shohei Ohtani’s bat, the Tokyo Dome ceased being a baseball stadium and became something else entirely—a temple of noise, a cathedral of pure joy, a place where history was no longer a concept but something tangible, roaring, it was alive. Ohtani had done it–because of course he did–in front of his home...

The 2025 MLB season is underway with the Tokyo Series, but when is Opening Day? Here’s all the info about the start of the regular season.

The reigning World Series champion Dodgers topped the Cubs 4-1 in the opening game of the Tokyo Series to kickoff the 2025 season.

Shohei Ohtani, playing in Japan for the first time as a major leaguer, led the Dodgers’ thrilling 4-1 comeback over the Cubs in the opening game of the 2025 MLB season.

What happens to baseball in Japan, to the country’s pro league, if the stars all leave for the United States?

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of an illness that’s lingered for the past week. Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Betts is starting to feel better but has lost nearly 15 pounds and is still trying to get rehydrated and gain strength. Roberts added that the eight-time All-Star might...

TOKYO – The moment Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki set foot in Japan, their homeland embraced them like returning heroes.  This wasn’t The Beatles, but three former Nippon Professional Baseball players returning to their nation as champions. Nonetheless, the reception they received–and continue to receive–is that of a global rock band.  The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t just...

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their 31-man travel roster for the upcoming Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs, set to take place at the iconic Tokyo Dome on March 18 and 19. This event not only marks the beginning of the 2025 MLB season but also underscores baseball’s expanding global footprint. The 31-Man Travel Roster The Dodgers’ roster for…

Some of the boys in blue tried to learn basic Japanese with Mario Solis. This video was broadcast during the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025.

The road to the Fall Classic begins in Tokyo, Japan. Here are the must-know dates and matchups for the 2025 MLB season.

A new Texas Rangers cap caught fire on social media, but not for the reason designers probably hoped. The newly released “New Era Overlap 59FIFTY” collection featured caps for each of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball. The specific design for that collection features the team’s logo stitched over the team name in a fused design. The Rangers cap...

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove will miss the upcoming season after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. The 28-year-old right-hander has pitched in parts of the last three seasons for the Dodgers. He had a 4-4 record with a 5.02 ERA last year, throwing in 39 games, including two starts. He had 54 strikeouts…

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out seven over five impressive innings and Shohei Ohtani ripped a 118.5 mph double during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ penultimate game of the spring schedule on Monday. Yamamoto threw 75 pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Camelback Ranch. His fastball touched 97 mph and four of the seven strikeouts came on his splitter. The Japanese right-hander gave…

Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball’s regular-season opener in Japan. The teams will play two games at the Tokyo Dome on March 18 and 19. The early start to the season — more than a week before…

Yankees ace pitcher Gerrit Cole is scheduled to have Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2025 season, NBC New York has learned.

The reigning World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers have spent the offseason assembling baseball’s version of the Avengers. The most formidable roster in baseball now contains four former MVPs–including a three-time unanimous MVP and reigning award winner–as well as two-former Cy Young Award winners, and a whopping 16 former All-Stars.  We know the Dodgers have talent on the field,...

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs.