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Pedro Martinez says he has family members unaccounted for in Dominican nightclub roof collapse

Dominican-born Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez says he has family members unaccounted for who were inside the Santo Domingo nightclub when its roof collapsed

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Officials scramble to identify victims of Dominican club roof collapse that killed at least 184

The number of victims who died after a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub has surged to 184 as dozens of people lingered outside the Dominican Republic’s forensic institute for...

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Octavio Dotel, former MLB pitcher, dies in Dominican Republic roof collapse

Former major league relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dead after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic w...

APRIL 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Octavio Dotel, former MLB pitcher, dies in Dominican Republic roof collapse

Octavio Dotel, who once held record of pitching for 13 major league teams, dies in DR roof collapse

Former major league relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dead after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic where he was attending a merengue concert

APRIL 8, 2025 • Associated Press

What to know about the roof collapse at an iconic club in the Dominican Republic that killed 221

The roof of an iconic nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic collapsed nearly an hour after a merengue concert began earlier this week, killing at least 221 people and...

APRIL 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Torpedo bats, axe bats, and knobs: A history of baseball bats

Torpedo bats are just the latest innovation in the design of baseball bats, some of which stuck, and others which ... did not.

APRIL 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Torpedo bats, axe bats, and knobs: A history of baseball bats

Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience

Tuesday's first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan, according to Major League Baseball, making it the m...

MARCH 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience

Ohtani and the Dodgers keep the Cubs and their rich history in the shadows in Japan

Chicago Cubs fans take pride in being underdogs, a role that ended briefly when they won the World Series in 2016 to end a 107-year drought between championships

MARCH 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Not just Ohtani: Tokyo Series will showcase the depth of Japanese talent in Major League Baseball

The spotlight will be on slugger Shohei Ohtani this week when the superstar returns to Japan and leads the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago C...

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Ohtani's Tokyo airport arrival hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Japanese star

Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport lined up 10 deep and hoping to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Yamamoto throws 5 good innings, Ohtani rips 118.5 mph double as Dodgers prepare for opener in Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out seven over five solid innings and Shohei Ohtani ripped a double in the first inning during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ penultimate game of the spring sch...

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Nearing the end of a short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan

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 re...

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Roki Sasaki pitches three scoreless innings in spring debut with Dodgers

Roki Sasaki pitched three scoreless innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his spring training debut against the Cincinnati Reds.

MARCH 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Roki Sasaki pitches three scoreless innings in spring debut with Dodgers

South Africa pulls off hidden ball trick for out, Nicaragua wins WBC Qualifiers opener

South Africa pulled off a hidden ball trick for an inning-ending out against Nicaragua in the opening game of the World Baseball Classic qualifiers

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

For Dominican baseball hopefuls, age fraud cases and a curveball from Japan reflect a broken system

Despite years of corruption and criticism, the entry point for talented players from the Dominican Republic into Major League Baseball's development pipeline remains a Wild West fo...

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

IOC finds Olympic sponsor in China through 2032 to replace Panasonic of Japan

The International Olympic Committee has found a sponsor in China to replace long-term commercial partner Panasonic from Japan

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Aaron Judge is open to playing in 2026 World Baseball Classic: 'We gotta win it'

Aaron Judge could suit up for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic in 2026.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Aaron Judge is open to playing in 2026 World Baseball Classic: 'We gotta win it'

With the Dodgers' organization watching, Roki Sasaki has some success throwing live batting practice

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki threw 27 pitches over two innings of live batting practice at Camelback Ranch in front of hundreds of fans and several teammates

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Reliever Adam Ottavino agrees to minor league contract with Red Sox

Right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino has agreed to a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox and will report to big league spring training

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

D-backs, righty Kendall Graveman agree to $1.35 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that reliever Kendall Graveman has agreed to a $1.35 million, one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondback

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Roki Sasaki flashes big fastball, wicked splitter and a few nerves in first bullpen with the Dodgers

Roki Sasaki was warming up for his bullpen on a cool, breezy Wednesday morning at Camelback Ranch, when the right-hander let loose a fastball that sailed past catcher Austin Barnes...

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Mitchell Starc joins Cummins and Hazlewood on the sidelines for Australia at the Champions Trophy

Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy to leave Australia without any of its three front-line fast bowlers

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Canada's goaltending woes are in the spotlight again a year ahead of the Milan Olympics

Canada has arguably never been weaker in net than it is right now

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Part-owner of Los Angeles Football Club apologizes for anti-Israel social media reposts

A part-owner of Los Angeles Football Club apologized after his resharing of reportedly anti-Israel posts on social media was criticized by his club and Major League Soccer as deepl...

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats in second cricket test against Australia

Dimuth Karunaratne strode to the crease to start his 100th and last test match after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat against Australia

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

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