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english.kyodonews.net Oct 21
Tigers star Teruaki Sato shares love for club, fans ahead of MLB posting: Hanshin Tigers star Teruaki Sato expressed his love for the club and its fans Wednesday ...
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Dave Roberts Won’t Bench Shohei Ohtani, and It Could Cost the Dodgers Their Season
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Shohei Ohtani won't need surgery, expected to pitch in 2027 - ESPN: Shohei Ohtani will not require surgery to treat any ailment he dealt with this past season ...
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Should the Dodgers bench Shohei Ohtani? LA plans to have a conversation around it down 2-0 in the NLCS, a source told Alden Gonzalez.
The Mega-Rich Dodgers Just Got Swept. Their Postgame Clubhouse Vibes Were So Bittersweet.
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MLB/ Shohei Ohtani back in the leadoff spot launches a 3-run homer in NLCS Game 4 | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Ohtani’s first home run since August is a 3-run shot in Game 4! MLB on FOX
english.kyodonews.net Oct 25
Ichiro sees new Giants manager Matsui shaping Japanese baseball: Hall of Famer and former Seattle Mariners star Ichiro Suzuki said Friday he expects great things ...
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OpinionDodgers had everything needed to three-peat. Why did they fail?: The Dodgers were attempting to become the first team in NL history to win three straight ...
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Key FactsBrewers reach World Series after sweeping Dodgers
Oct 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Milwaukee swept Los Angeles in the National League Championship Series, reaching the World Series for the first time since 1982.
- Milwaukee will face the ALCS winner; the Cleveland Guardians lead the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1.
- Milwaukee led MLB with 103 wins and lowered its postseason ERA to 1.74.
- The World Series is scheduled to begin next Friday in Milwaukee after the ALCS winner is determined.
All three games we’ve played so far, and hopefully that continues, where just every time they score, we come back and score. That’s not easy to do in baseball.— Pat Murphy, Brewers manager, after NLCS Game 4
english.kyodonews.net Oct 13
Yamamoto knocked out early, Dodgers fall behind 0-2 in NLCS: Yoshinobu Yamamoto made an early exit Monday as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers ...
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A piping-hot handmade snack loved by young Tokyo baseball players.🎥 ⬇️Happy Snack Time - Seasoning the Seasons | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Seasoning the Seasons
Happy Snack Time
MLB/ Shohei Ohtani, homer drought over, eyes return to mound in 2027 | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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english.kyodonews.net Oct 17
UPDATE1: Baseball: BayStars reach Japan Series after beating Tigers in Climax Series
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Ohtani determined to return healthy as two-way player: Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani vowed Thursday to return as a two-way player after wrapping up ...
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Paid articlePaywall Dodgers' demise vs. Brewers comes down to one obvious factor: The Dodgers were clearly outplayed by the Brewers in the NLCS, but there were several other factors ...
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Dodgers will consider sitting Shohei Ohtani after Game 2 NLCS loss: The Dodgers' performance against the Brewers' bullpen on Monday magnified how much the ...
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MLB/ Yoshinobu Yamamoto chased in a rare postseason dud | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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The Globe and Mail Oct 17
The collapse of the Dodgers dynasty is a reflection of America as a whole: Los Angeles’s stunning post-season exit is rooted in player apathy
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The Japan Times Oct 07
Yamamoto drives Dodgers to the brink of NLCS: Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10, matching his MLB career high, while surrendering only one run on four hits over ...
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Scoggins: Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson show how dangerous the Vikings can be: Using his arm and legs to make big plays against the Saints, Murray showed why ...
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Dodgers' three-peat dream dies with Game 4 NLCS loss to Brewers: Shohei Ohtani erupted with an early home run, but the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the ...
latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-15/dodgers-three-peat-dream-dies-with-game-4-nlcs-loss-to-brewers
Michael Wilbon shreds ‘lap dogs’ in baseball media for reporting that Shohei Ohtani could be benched
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BASEBALL/ Shoki Oda throws a curve by choosing U.S. career over NPBBASEBALL/ Shoki Oda throws a curve by choosing U.S. career over NPB | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Dodgers confident Shohei Ohtani will break out of his slump: Shohei Ohtani took batting practice ahead of Game 1 of the NLCS, but will he find success at the ...
latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-10/dodgers-confident-shohei-ohtani-will-break-out-of-his-slump
Brewers land Game 2 haymaker. Can Dodgers make this a series?: The Brewers are two wins away from their first trip to the World Series since 1982.
nytimes.com/athletic/7685285/2026/10/12/dodgers-brewers-game-2-score-results-takeaways-mlb-nlcs-2026/
Key FactsBrewers win Game 2, putting Dodgers under pressure
Oct 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Milwaukee won 7-4 and leads the Dodgers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.
- William Contreras drove in three Milwaukee runs, including a home run against Kris Bubic and a go-ahead single against Brock Stewart.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw 75 pitches over just 2⅔ innings before being removed from the game.
- The Dodgers return to Dodger Stadium for Game 3 on Wednesday, with Blake Snell expected to start.
Roberts has said it all season, and it won’t change now. Come October, these are the guys he’s riding with.— Dave Roberts (quoted in Katie Woo's NYT piece; context: his plan to stick with the same roster into October)
Unbeaten Vikings ride winning formula to victory over Saints: Despite mounting injuries, the Vikings leaned on Kyler Murray’s playmaking, Justin Jefferson’s play ...
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Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start first 2 NLCS games - ESPN: Tarik Skubal will start Game 1 of the NLCS for the Dodgers, followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto ...
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athlonsports.com Oct 13
Will Smith Explains Why He Didn't Challenge Two Key Pitches That Led to Runs Against Yoshinobu YamamotoFEHLER: Die angeforderte URL konnte nicht gefunden werden
Munetaka Murakami is enjoying the White Sox first postseason series win since 2005 😂
Dodgers' Ohtani admits he won't be fully healthy in playoffs - ESPN: Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani said the left knee and right bicep ailments that compromised him ...
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Respect from Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamamoto ahead of the big Game 3 in Atlanta 🫡
Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 for Dodgers as L.A.’s pursuit of another World Series title begins
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ALDS Game 1: Chicago White Sox use 3-hit shutout and Munetaka Murakami’s blast for 3-0 win
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From bidets to baseball magic: How Munetaka Murakami and his teammates revived the Chicago White Sox
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MLB.com Oct 07
Chris Sale strikes out Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, and Shohei Ohtani in the top of the 1st!
After Kazuma Okamoto was introduced as a Blue Jay in January, the team organized a dinner for him at a high-end Japanese restaurant as part of his visit to ... Show more
MLB.com Oct 07
Yoshinobu Yamamoto over his last 5 #Postseason starts 🤯
5-0 W-L
1.07 ERA
33.2 IP
17 H
32 K - 4 BB
.397 Opp. OPS
DeRo breaks down the Los Angeles Dodgers ... Show more
english.kyodonews.net Oct 09
Baseball: Tigers slugger Sato wins 1st Triple Crown since Murakami: Teruaki Sato of the Central League-winning Hanshin Tigers became the first Triple Crown ...
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OpinionWhy the Blue Jays' free-agent flight plan includes a stop in Japan: Teruaki Sato and Seiya Suzuki will be among the top free agents, both great fits for the Jays ...
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Paid articlePaywall Didier Fuentes struck out Shohei Ohtani and the fans behind home plate went CRAZY 😤
The Athletic Oct 07
Game recognizes game 🤝
Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamamoto tipped their hats to one another ahead of the NLDS Game 3.
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The Hanshin Tigers have clinched the Central League championship for the the second consecutive year, marking the 8th time they have secured the title and 12th ... Show more
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The Athletic Oct 03
Shohei Ohtani addressed his health and swing ahead of the Dodgers' postseason debut:
"My swing is in a better place."
Live: Vikings host Dolphins without Justin Jefferson. Can Kyler Murray push them to 4-0?
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The Japan Times Oct 06
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son has rare cautionary note on AI safety: Superintelligence in the wrong hands can become “super dangerous,” the SoftBank Group chief said.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/10/05/companies/softbank-son-ai-risks/
Munetaka Murakami belted a two-run homer off All-Star Parker Messick and five pitchers combined on a three-hitter as the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland ... Show more
Munetaka Murakami powers White Sox to victory in Game 1 of ALDS
Munetaka Murakami powers White Sox to victory in Game 1 of ALDS
OpinionDodgers should stop overthinking and use Edwin Díaz as their closer: It is fair for the Dodgers to use pitchers like Tanner Scott or Roki Sasaki in the closer ...
latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-05/dodgers-using-edwin-diaz-as-closer-mlb-postseason
Just give Munetaka Murakami a mic and he will not disappoint 🤣 (🎥: CHSN)
Munetaka Murakami’s AL Wild Card postgame celebration interview is amazing 🤣 (via Chicago Sports Network)#mlb #baseball #munetakamurakami #whitesox
MLB/ Dodgers expect a healthier Shohei Ohtani for Game 1 of the NLDSMLB/ Dodgers expect a healthier Shohei Ohtani for Game 1 of the NLDS | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Munetaka Murakami is getting ready for the Postseason!
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Houston Astros rookie Lucas Spence hits 3 homers to beat Athletics: Lucas Spence hit three home runs and another rookie Miguel Ullola pitched strong in relife as ...
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PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG JOINS THE 40/40 CLUB AFTER HIS 40TH STOLEN BASE‼️
He becomes the 7th player in MLB history to achieve the feat (first since Shohei Ohtani ... Show more
Japan has always loved baseball. Is it now falling for cricket?: An historic game with India, a cricketing superpower, is the latest move to bring the sport to a ...
nytimes.com/athletic/7607669/2026/09/20/japan-india-cricket/
Eain Yow, Sivasangari power into finals with Asiad titles and Olympic tickets in sight
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Guerrero hits first homer of season at Rogers Centre as Blue Jays crush Orioles 8-1
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Ichiro continues to stun at 52, tossing a 127-pitch shutout in All-Star game
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Kazuma Okamoto makes the grab in front of a supportive audience 👏
english.kyodonews.net Sep 25
Baseball: Murakami, Suzuki deliver at plate as Chicago clubs reach playoffs: Munetaka Murakami went 1-for-4 with an RBI for the White Sox and Seiya Suzuki hit a ...
english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/86315
Paid articlePaywall Shohei Ohtani to return from IL on Wednesday. How will Dodgers shuffle roster?: The Dodgers hope Shohei Ohtani's return will help them earn a first-round playoff ...
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english.kyodonews.net Sep 21
Baseball: Suzuki breaks home run drought as Cubs hammer Reds: Seiya Suzuki broke his home run drought for the Chicago Cubs with a mammoth solo blast in Sunday's ...
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JAPAN Forward Sep 15
ODDS and EVENS | Remembering Isao Harimoto, One of Baseball's All-Time Greats: In his legendary career, Isao Harimoto became NPB's career leader in hits ...
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Japan activates diplomacy to help cricket blossom: For a country where baseball reigns supreme and cricket barely registers on the sporting radar ...
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MLB.com Sep 19
6-for-6
3 home runs
10 RBI
2 stolen bases
2 years ago today, Shohei Ohtani had one of the best games in baseball history and founded the 50/50 club!
