Masataka Yoshida was known as ‘Macho Man’ while playing in Japan. Here’s why. - The Boston Globe
Yoshida’s walk-up featured the blaring sound of “Macho Man,” the iconic 1978 track by the Village People, accompanied by a video of Yoshida alternately pumping dumbbells and crushing pitches.
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to continue MLB journey in Texas
As he vies for an MLB roster spot with the Texas Rangers, Yoshitomo Tsutsugo will also be thinking of his former Samurai Japan teammates battling to regain
OAKLAND -- While Angels superstars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani had been hitting the ball hard early this season, they both came into Sunday’s finale against the A’s without a homer. But that changed in a hurry in the fifth inning, as they connected on back-to-back blasts on consecutive pitches
'As advertised,' Senga K's 8, gets 'W' in MLB debut
MIAMI -- Typically, when Buck Showalter is asked about a player he is managing for the first time, he responds with the phrase, “As advertised.” Little seems to surprise Showalter in his 22nd season as a manager. Real-world evidence only corroborates the research he’s done, the instincts he’s honed. A
Baseball: Kodai Senga wins MLB debut, Shohei Ohtani hits 1st homer of season
Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga threw 5-1/3 innings of one-run ball to win his major league debut with the New York Mets on Sunday, while Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run of the season.
Japan's WBC hero Shohei Ohtani tops MLB with record $65 million
Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani will make a one-season Major League Baseball record $65 million this year in salary and endorsements, Forbes magazine r