Gage Wood said he had one thing on his mind after tossing a strike for the final out of a historic College World Series ...

Shohei Ohtani honored the late Shigeo Nagashima, a legendary figure in Japanese baseball, with a heartfelt tribute on ...

Baseball stars have gathered to pay tribute to the late Japanese legend Nagashima Shigeo. Nicknamed "Mr. Pro Baseball," the charismatic former player and manager of the Yomiuri Giants passed away ...

Shigeo Nagashima's death brings tears On June 3, 2025, Shigeo Nagashima died in a Tokyo hospital because of pneumonia. The Yomiuri Giants, his team forever, shared this sad news.

As Japan recovered from the devastation of World War II and entered a period of rapid economic growth, a jaunty superstar appeared in the form of professional baseball player Shigeo Nagashima.

Former Japanese baseball player Shigeo Nagashima, who was once one of most famous sports stars, has died aged 89.

TOKYO: Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani led the tributes to Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima following his death on Tuesday (Jun 3) aged 89. Known as "Mr Pro Baseball ...

Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima has died at age 89. Former Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley once tried to buy his contract. Shohei Ohtani posted his respects on Instagram.

With his spectacular plays and beaming smile, Shigeo Nagashima brightened an era. He was truly a sun- or sunflower-like figure. Together with fans across Japan, we pray for him to rest in peace.

"Shigeo Nagashima was still there like before and I was relieved to see his face. These days will eventually arrive for everyone, but it came to the last person I wanted it to." ...

Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima has died at age 89. Former Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley once tried to buy his contract. Shohei Ohtani posted his respects on Instagram.