The Seibu Lions announced Sunday they have reached an agreement on a new contract with right-handed pitcher Kona Takahashi, ...

It is time for Japanese baseball to revoke — or at least amend — the rule on automatic ejection of the pitcher when a batter is hit in the head by a pitch. According to the in-Japan-only regulation, ...

Throughout her young career as a standout pitcher, Ayuri Shimano has sought to take giant steps for female baseball players in Japan. Now, she’ll become a Giant herself. Shimano, 17, has been selected ...