Okamoto, 29, is a six-time NPB All-Star best known for his power − hitting at least 30 home runs in six consecutive seasons ...

Okamoto is well known, but isn't as well-known as guys like Munetaka Murakami. Still, throughout his 11 years in the NPB, he's hit 277 home runs and has driven in 872 RBIs in 5,010 at-bats.

Passan also reported that the Pirates were in for slugger Josh Naylor, before he re-signed with the Seattle Mariners on a ...

Japan powered to an 11-4 win against South Korea in the opener of their two-game international baseball series Saturday after ...

The Royals signed right-hander Alex Lange to a one-year deal on Thursday night, bringing in the reliever with Kansas City ...

Yet another Japanese star is set to make the leap to Major League Baseball, and this one packs a powerful bat and a useful ...

On the heels of a 2025 season that saw large viewership increases -- including the most watched postseason in eight years and ...

The South Korean national baseball team preparing for next year’s WBC (World Baseball Classic) concluded a weekend two-game ...

There are a number of great players in MLB free agency this year, but what are the best landing spots for these players?

NEW YORK -- Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and pitcher Kona Takahashi are entering Major League Baseball's posting system and will be available for teams to sign as free agents from Friday through Jan. 4.

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The Toronto Blue Jays had a stellar offense in 2025. They led the MLB in hits (1,461), batting average (.265), and on-base ...