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Albert Pujols managed the Dominican Republic during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
BASEBALL / MLB
Albert Pujols set to interview for Astros’ managerial opening
Pujols, who has long desired to manage in the major leagues, is a certain future Hall of Famer as a player.
The Brewers celebrate after winning the World Series in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
MLB heads into offseason of uncertainty with lockout looming
By Frank Pingue
At the heart of the negotiations is the issue of a salary cap that would limit how much MLB’s 30 teams can spend on player salaries.
The Hawks toss manager Hiroki Kokubo into the air after winning the Japan Series at Mizuho PayPay Dome in Fukuoka on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Hawks complete sweep against BayStars to repeat as Japan Series champions
By Jason Coskrey
The Hawks won their ninth Japan Series title since 2011 and their eighth since 2014 to bolster their status as one of the top dynasties in NPB history.

Japanese Baseball

Mana Kato said being an <i>uriko</i> (hawker) at NPB games was exhausting work, but she enjoyed doing it.
Japanese Baseball
Poured to order: Inside the world of NPB fans and their beer vendors
By Mai Yoshikawa
A familiar face, a quick greeting and a cold pour can become an essential part of the game-day ritual, though aggressive patronage exists.
Japanese Baseball
Hawks show what a modern baseball dynasty looks like
By Jason Coskrey
Japanese Baseball
BayStars hoping history repeats in Japan Series rematch with Hawks
By Jason Coskrey
Japanese Baseball
Former star slugger Hideki Matsui to become next manager of Giants in NPB
By Jason Coskrey
Japanese Baseball
Top NPB slugger Teruaki Sato set to test MLB market
By Jason Coskrey
Japanese Baseball
Japan Series matchup puts surprising trade back in spotlight
By Jason Coskrey
Japanese Baseball
Kaima Taira uses data and science in pursuit of pitching perfection
By Jason Coskrey

MLB

Albert Pujols managed the Dominican Republic during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
MLB
Albert Pujols set to interview for Astros’ managerial opening
Pujols, who has long desired to manage in the major leagues, is a certain future Hall of Famer as a player.
MLB
MLB heads into offseason of uncertainty with lockout looming
By Frank Pingue
MLB
Rays win thriller to avoid sweep and stay alive in World Series
MLB
Brewers rout Rays to reach brink of World Series sweep
MLB
Brewers rally past Rays to take 2-0 lead in World Series
MLB
Brewers hold on in ninth to edge Rays in Game 1 of World Series
MLB
Brewers putting faith in fireballing ace Jacob Misiorowski for Game 1 of World Series
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Government betting on language app powered by anime and AI
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Japan works to shield Takaichi from any Xi snub at China summit
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Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan
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Private high schools remain out of reach for many despite tuition-free policy, survey finds
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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ makes monster debut at the box office
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A toast to Naohiko Noguchi, sake’s first living national treasure
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Mariko Mori predicted the future. She’ll do it again.
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A legend reborn: ‘Ocarina of Time’ remake improves on the Zelda masterpiece
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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Convenience stores, toilets and the allure of everyday Japan
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