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Shohei Ohtani's 350th career home run marks a historic milestone, placing him alongside Hideki Matsui as the only Japanese players to achieve the feat across MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball.
Nippon Professional Baseball unveiled the 2026 All-Star fan‑voted lineups, showcasing the Hokkaido Nipponham Fighters' six representatives and the return of Tokyo Dome as a host site after a five‑year hiatus.
The Fighters erupted for four consecutive leadoff homers in a 9‑1 win over the Orix Buffaloes, establishing a new NPB record and propelling them toward a pennant chase.
The ABL is reshaping its competition to overcome financial strain, attract international talent and cement its role as a premier winter baseball league.
Kyle Boddy, founder of Driveline, has left the Boston Red Sox after a tenure as a special advisor to Craig Breslow. His departure coincides with injuries to Max Scherzer, Aroldis Chapman and a promising rehab start by Patrick Sandoval, prompting the club to reassess its trade deadline strategy.
On June 15, 2016, Ichiro Suzuki broke Pete Rose’s long‑standing hit record, delivering a ninth‑inning double that reshaped baseball history.
A baseball umpire was hit by a bat during a Tokyo game, underwent emergency surgery, and remains unconscious as the league introduces new safety measures.