Why Three Japanese Stars Could Dominate MLB Free Agency Talks
Here's why you'll be hearing a lot about three of Japan's best players over the next month.1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS
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Japanese players Teruaki Sato, Kaima Taira and Hiromi Itoh enter MLB posting system
Infielder Teruaki Sato of the Central League’s Hanshin Tigers and right-handers Kaima Taira of the Saitama Seibu Lions and Hiromi Itoh of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the Pa...NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press
Japanese right-handed pitcher Kaima Taira set to move to Major League Baseball
Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira wants to move to Major League BaseballOCTOBER 31 • Associated Press
Japan's Daiki Hashimoto wins fourth straight men's all-around gold at world gymnastics championships
Daiki Hashimoto of Japan has soared to gold in the men's all-around final at the world gymnastics championshipsOCTOBER 22 • Associated Press
Japan rallies to capture gold in the men's team final at the world gymnastics championships
Japan has won gold in the men's team final at the world gymnastics championshipsOCTOBER 20 • Associated Press
Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato seeking a move to Major League Baseball
Teruaki Sato of the Hanshin Tigers is aiming to be the next Japanese slugger to move to American baseballOCTOBER 19 • Associated Press
Taylor Fritz Posts Gift Haul from Japan Open The American player posted his first gift haul on Instagram after arriving in Tokyo.
SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM
Belt Collector? AJ McKee Returns to Japan for Historic Two-Title Fight | Deadspin.com A.J. McKee speaks with Deadspin about risking everything against undefeated RIZIN champion Razhabali Shaydullaev with two titles on the line...
SEPTEMBER 8 • DEADSPIN.COM
Deadspin | Japan's 3-run sixth stuns Ohio in LLBWS third-place game Deadspin | Japan's 3-run sixth stuns Ohio in LLBWS third-place game
AUGUST 30 • DEADSPIN.COM
Pokémon World Championships 2026 day one results – players by the numbers Day one at the Pokémon World Championships 2026 in San Francisco is over, and we now know the 57 players who have made it through to Day 2....
AUGUST 29 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Konosuke Takeshita Returning To DDT Pro-Wrestling In September Konosuke Takeshita will be back in Japan for DDT Pro-Wrestling in September. He is set for tag team action.
AUGUST 27 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Giant Baba: The Hidden Illness, the Secret Battles With Inoki, and the Legacy Japan Never Forgot Giant Baba hid a fatal illness from his own wrestlers. Japan mourned him like Elvis. Here's the story he never told.
AUGUST 21 • PROWRESTLINGSTORIES.COM
Shohei Ohtani shatters Michael Jordan record with staggering $440,055 auction sale | Sporting News Shohei Ohtani’s historic return to Japan produced the most expensive pair of baseball shoes ever sold at a public auction.
AUGUST 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Who is Natsuki Yonetani? Meet the Japanese outfielder starring for New York Heights in WPBL Natsuki Yonetani’s baseball journey began in Saitama, Japan, where her older brother introduced her to the sport.
AUGUST 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Watch MLW Fusion: Killer Kross title fight The Blood King faces a legend from Japan.
AUGUST 8 • CAGESIDESEATS.COM
5 ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs tips for beginners ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs is a brand-new simulator title where you own a small electronics repair shop in Japan.
AUGUST 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Nadaka puts atomweight Muay Thai world title on the line against Rifdean Masdor at ONE SAMURAI 4 Reigning ONE atomweight Muay Thai world champion Nadaka Yoshinari of Japan returns to home soil for his second world title defense.
AUGUST 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"Training never betrays you" - Ryujin Nasukawa reflects on finishing sequence in stunning debut against Thongpoon Ryujin Nasukawa of Japan delivered exactly what he promised at The Inner Circle 23.
AUGUST 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Marlins introduce Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki
Rintaro Sasaki was ready to turn his long-awaited dream into a realityJULY 23 • Associated Press
Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s Super Bowl-style halftime showJULY 8 • Associated Press
Elanga delivers a stunner for Sweden! 🇸🇪 #FIFAWorldCupOnYT
JUNE 26 • YOUTUBE
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