Even with a rocky start to his rookie season, Sasaki has long been on the MLB radar for a reason, and he checks all the boxes ...

Influencers, retired players, Olympians, and even a nun. The greatest ceremonial first pitches can come from anyone.

1931 — Virne Beatrice “Jackie” Mitchell, the first woman in professional baseball, pitched against ... Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, hitless in his first three at-bats, singles ...