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Long hair and hot dogs: Meet the Japanese baseball stars making their mark on the Cubs
Shota Imanaga, also known as the "Throwing Philosopher," told NBC News that his teammates compliment his "beautiful hair" but ...
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Japan’s rise in MLB hits high point in Dodgers-Cubs series
The current generation of Japanese baseball players in America might be the deepest ever. Even outside of the Dodgers and Cubs, there are plenty of other players making their mark. Yu Darvish is a ...
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‘Proud and honored’: Kosuke Fukudome, the Chicago Cubs’ first Japanese player, reconnects with team in Tokyo
Fukudome, the Cubs’ first Japanese player (2008-11), fittingly had a presence ... Fukudome sees the impact events such as the Tokyo Series and visiting with kids can have on baseball.
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Not just Ohtani: Tokyo Series will showcase the depth of Japanese talent in Major League Baseball
Four other Japanese players — LA's Yoshinobu Yamamoto ... The 31-year-old Imanaga made an immediate impact last season with the Cubs, making the National League All-Star team and finishing ...
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Dodgers finalize roster for Tokyo Series against Cubs, and it features two sensational starting pitching matchups
Yamamoto, a former ace for the Orix Buffaloes, made a significant impact in his ... with the Cubs participating in team-building activities hosted by their Japanese teammates, Shota Imanaga ...
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Japan’s rise in MLB hits high point in Dodgers-Cubs series
The current generation of Japanese baseball players in America might be the deepest ever. Even outside of the Dodgers and Cubs, there are plenty of other players making their mark. Yu Darvish is a ...
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‘Proud and honored’: Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs’ first Japanese player, reconnects with team in Tokyo
Fukudome, the Cubs’ first Japanese player (2008-11), fittingly had a presence ... Fukudome sees the impact events such as the Tokyo Series and visiting with kids can have on baseball.