Japan Dugout: latest stories
Japanese outlets call it a loss for Ohtani. The line he lost to explains why.
Daily Sports headlined the Players Choice Awards as a defeat for Shohei Ohtani. Pete Crow-Armstrong's 40-40 season beat him in both categories.
Japan's press is bracing for Seiya Suzuki to leave the Cubs
Three Japanese reports in three weeks point the same way: Chicago wants pitching, and Suzuki's five-year contract is up.
Murakami went from rookie favorite to finalist, and Japan is still counting the home runs
In May, an MLB.com panel ranked Munetaka Murakami the AL's top rookie. By October, Detroit's Kevin McGonigle had the players' award.
Hanshin's Triple Crown winner wants to go to the majors, and the club has not said yes
Teruaki Sato's season ended in the Climax Series on Oct. 17. A club official says no decision has been made on his request.