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Former NPB Outfielder Louis Okoye Signs with LMB’s Sultanes de Monterrey
The Liga Mexicana de Béisbol’s Sultanes de Monterrey announced the signing of former Nippon Professional…
2026 World Baseball Classic: Samurai Japan Finalizes Roster with Masataka Yoshida
Last week, manager Hirokazu Ibata announced Samurai Japan’s 29-man roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, leaving…
2026 World Baseball Classic: Japan, Korea, Australia, Chinese Taipei, Czechia Exhibition Schedules
The national teams set to compete in Tokyo during the 2026 World Baseball Classic have…
Yariel Rodriguez Will Pitch For Cuba at 2026 World Baseball Classic; Cuba’s Schedule Vs. Nicaragua Announced
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yariel Rodriguez has been given permission to pitch for Cuba at…
Samurai Japan Awaits MLB Approval as 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster Nears Finalization
Last week, manager Hirokazu Ibata officially announced the second wave of players selected for Samurai…
NPB: Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Land MLB Veteran RHP José Ureña
Nippon Professional Baseball’s Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles have signed right-hander Jose Urena, the club officially announced.
Cuba Reportedly Confirms Several Players for 2026 World Baseball Classic
Cuba has confirmed 18 of the 30 players for its 2026 World Baseball Classic roster…
Houston Astros’ Desired Plan is to Stay Active in the Japanese Market
It had been 19 years since the Houston Astros signed a Japanese free agent to…
NPB: Yokohama DeNA BayStars Sign RHP Jon Duplantier
Nippon Professional Baseball’s Yokohama DeNA BayStars are signing right-handed pitcher Jon Duplantier, the team officially…