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Shintaro Fujinami, Japan's Forever Prospect Now With Seattle Mariners

Shintaro Fujinami is 30 years old and with his fourth MLB organization in three years. The former Japanese League pitcher is still considered a top prospect in America because he can throw a baseball 100 mph. He’s still seeking a regular job because those …

Rain, snow offer hope in Japan’s worst wildfire in 50 years

Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century on Wednesday in a region hit by record-low rainfall, as wet weather gave hope for some relief. The blaze around the northern city of Ofunato in the Iwate region has raged for more than a week, killing one …

FANATICS AND COMPLEX PRESENT TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES WITH TOKYO POP-...

The Collection Marks Murakami’s Most Extensive Partnership with MLB and Highlights the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs Collection Goes On Sale March 7, with Tokyo Event March 8 – 21 Images Available HERE LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ …

Baseball: New Dodger Roki Sasaki hurls 3 scoreless innings in spring debut

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki threw three scoreless innings in his highly anticipated spring training debut Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. The 23-year-old Japanese right-hander struck out five while allowing two hits and a walk in a 46-pitch …

Cubs Opening Day roster projection: The team travels to Japan for the Tokyo Series in one week

MESA, Ariz. – Beginning the season in Japan adds a twist to setting the Opening Day roster. And the Cubs need to have their travel roster set before boarding the plane in a week, following their Cactus League game against the Brewers on March 11. Though …

Rain offers relief as Japan battles worst wildfire in 50 years

Wet weather looked poised to offer relief Wednesday as Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century in a northern region hit by record-low rainfall. The blaze around the northern city of Ofunato has killed one person and forced nearly 4,000 to …

Rain offers hope in Japan's worst wildfire in 50 years

Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century Wednesday in a region hit by record-low rainfall, as wet weather gave hope for some relief. The blaze around the northern city of Ofunato in the Iwate region has raged for more than a week, killing one …

Demon Slayer Teases Collab with Major League Baseball's Tokyo Series

Will players be using the Baseball Breathing technique? Image via x.com©吾峠呼世晴／集英社©吾峠呼世晴／集英社・アニプレックス・ufotable © 2025 MLB Advanced Media, LP.The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga/anime franchise and Major League Baseball teased a collaboration for MLB …

Top 300 hitters for fantasy baseball 2025: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr. top the order

The schedule is filling up with drafts, and thanks to another overseas start to the MLB season — Dodgers-Cubs for a two-game series in Japan — we’ll have baseball games that count in just two weeks (March 18-19). This time of year, the softest part of the …

Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2025: Sleepers by model that called Willy Adames' strong year

The first MLB game of the 2025 season is now just two weeks away as the Dodgers and Cubs meet in Tokyo on March 18-19. The rest of the teams get underway on league-wide Opening Day on March 27. Fantasy players will quickly get to see some of the highest- …

Baseball: NPB executive committee discusses players' online gambling

This file photo shows Nippon Professional Baseball Commissioner Sadayuki Sakakibara speaking in Tokyo on Nov. 20, 2024. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Nippon Professional Baseball executives and representatives of all 12 clubs touched upon the issue of players …

Japan's worst wildfire in half a century is spreading

Firefighters were battling Japan's worst wildfire in half a century, which has left one dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 4,000 residents. White smoke billowed from a forested area around the northern city of Ofunato, aerial TV footage showed, …

Japanese two-way player mesmerizes Hawaii baseball fans

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Newly dubbed the “Walk-Off Warriors,” Hawaii baseball has become a show you won’t want to miss. The excitement is especially high when two-way star Itsuki Takemoto takes the mound. Much of the hype stems from some similarities he …

Family Mart releases new rice balls with Bongo, Japan’s most famous onigiri restaurant

Shohei Ohtani is the ambassador for this new collaboration, and we’ve got the scoop on whether it’s worth spending money on. Bongo in Otsuka, Tokyo, is often referred to as Japan’s most famous rice ball restaurant, and now it’s set to become even more well …

Japan pro baseball players plead for no regular season suspensions over online gambling

The Nippon Professional Baseball logo. OSAKA -- The association for players in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) has asked the organization not to impose penalties, such as suspensions from the upcoming regular season or other activities, for …

Fantasy Baseball Second Base Preview: 2025 rankings, player profiles, stats, projections

Below you’ll find the top-12 second basemen for 2025 fantasy baseball drafts, as compiled by the Rotoworld Baseball crew and FSWA Hall of Famer Matthew Pouliot. In addition to write-ups for all players, you’ll find 2025 projected stats and dollar values ( …

Chicago Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw made his Cactus League debut Sunday. Will he be ready for Japan?

MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw had two goals entering his first spring game Sunday. Get at-bats and feel healthy. The third baseman checked off both when he tallied three hitless at-bats but, most importantly, felt great after playing …

Pro Japanese baseball players to give demonstration in Đà Nẵng

High School Students Celebrate Graduation from High School in Japan’s Disaster-Hit Noto Region; Ceremonies To Be Held ...

The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:42 JST, March 3, 2025 A graduation ceremony for third-year students was held Monday at a high school in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been devastated last year by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and a series of heavy rainfalls …

Cannanda CB2 Oils: The World’s Top-Selling Beta-Caryophyllene Health Products Now Available Direct to UK Consumers

Cannanda Expands Global Reach, Offering UK Customers a Superior Alternative to CBD Oils LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cannanda, the global leader in beta-caryophyllene health solutions and creator of CB2 oils, is proud to …

PeakNIL Introduces LA Rams Running Back and Michigan Star Blake Corum as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer

Blake Corum, national champ & LA Rams RB, joins PeakNIL as Co-Founder & CSO, revolutionizing NIL and empowering athletes. WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PeakNIL Technologies, Inc. is …

ANNUAL ‘PNW COLLECTOR CONVENTION’ RETURNS THIS JUNE BIGGER AND BETTER WITH SPORTS CARDS, COINS, COMICS, STAMPS, AND MORE

Second annual PNW Collector Convention sports cards and coin collector show coming June 21-22, 2025 to Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA KENNEWICK, WA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PNW Conventions LLC today …

Vietnamese Garment Manufacturer Streamlines US Uniform & Workwear Supply Chains with Premium Contract Manufacturing

Quality Without Compromise: Vietnamese Contract Manufacturing for US Uniform and Workwear at Dony Garment HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American companies specializing in uniforms and workwear are facing increased …

Mike Papantonio Unveils Explosive New Legal Thriller "The Middleman"

Whistleblowers, Big Pharma Corruption, and a Battle for Justice—Inspired by Real Cases PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renowned trial lawyer and best-selling author Mike Papantonio is pulling back the curtain on …

TruEssence Esthetics and Massage, LLC Now Accepts Clients Outside the Omaha Area

OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TruEssence Esthetics and Massage, LLC now welcomes clients beyond the Omaha area. Known for its unique approach to beauty and relaxation, TruEssence is all about making clients feel …

NCEC National College Evaluation Camp Expands to Baltimore and Kansas City with Elite Partners

NCEC National College Evaluation Camp Expands to Baltimore and Kansas City with Elite Partners ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Derrick Tatum and NCEC Partner with Under Recruited Athlete and OP Football Academy to …

Catania Oils Hosts 35th Annual Golf Tournament for Cancer Research at Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, Mass.

Organizers announce new location to welcome more golfers and set ambitious fundraising goals benefitting the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute AYER, MA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Basile family, owners of …

ClearView Imaging Center, Inc. Appoints Dr. Fred H. Brennan, Jr. as Medical Director

THE VILLAGES, FL, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ClearView Imaging Center, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Fred H. Brennan, Jr. as its Medical Director. A highly accomplished physician specializing in family …

Irishman Impresses Chinese Internet with Chinese Songwriting

Irish Songwriter Kevin McGeary Wins Chinese Fans with Poetic and Satirical Mandarin Hits MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A UK-based Irish songwriter has impressed Chinese internet users with …

Big & Rich to Lead the Country Stampede at 5850 Fest’s & Kinzie Foods 'No Boots, No Service' Party

Trailblazing Country Duo Brings Chart-Topping Hits to Ketchum’s Weeklong Celebration of Music, Culture, Skiing & Culinary Excellence KETCHUM, ID, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 5850 Fest is excited to announce that Big …

AJ Terrell Tackles Change On and Off the Field with Cheesesteaks for Change Fundraiser

Atlanta Falcons star cornerback AJ Terrell is known for locking down wide receivers on the field ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atlanta Falcons star cornerback AJ Terrell is known for locking down wide receivers …

Zenni Optical Becomes Official Eyewear of the Disc Golf Pro Tour

This multi-year partnership deal establishes Zenni Optical as the exclusive eyewear partner of the DGPT. FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) is pleased to announce that Zenni Optical, …

3 Unique Dispensaries in Denver That Are Redefining Cannabis Retail

In Denver, three dispensaries—Fired, Callie’s Cannabis Shoppe, and Police & Thieves—are redefining what a dispensary experience can be. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the cannabis industry matures, …

Rhino Chiropractic & Holistic Wellness Center Continues to Provide TMJ Pain Relief Treatments in Rockville Centre, NY

Rhino Chiropractic in Rockville Centre, NY, offers non-invasive TMD/TMJ relief with chiropractic adjustments, laser therapy, and holistic care. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rhino Chiropractic …

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), is proud to recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month …

Dogtoberfest Returns to Kissimmee on March 22 With Wiener Dog Derby and Full Day of Canine Fun

Enjoy a free, family-friendly event with pet contests, vendors, live entertainment at Dogtoberfest in Kissimmee! KISSIMMEE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Get ready for a tail-wagging good time as Dogtoberfest 2025 returns to …

Annual Women Got Game™ Summit Returns to San Francisco, Surrounding the 2025 Game Developers Conference

Female Students of Color Encouraged to Explore Careers in Gaming and Esports SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of Women's History Month celebrations in March, Women Got Game (WGG) announces its …

HonorHealth Named official Health and Wellness Partner of Phoenix Raceway

This alliance underscores a shared commitment to promoting safety, health and vitality for motorsports enthusiasts and the broader community. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HonorHealth, a leading healthcare …

Hillerich & Bradsby Co. introduce Bionic® RelaxGrip 2.0 DX golf glove

Latest product in H&B’s golf glove line features improved fit and performance design LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Hillerich & Bradsby Co. (H&B) announced the launch of the Bionic® …