Dennis Kasumba, a catcher from Uganda, is joining the Asahikawa Be:Stars, a Japanese independent baseball team with goal of playing in MLB.

One key player who could anchor the team representing Japan's rotation this fall could be southpaw Hiroya Miyagi. The lefty has been dominant as of late.

Starter Yumeto Kanemaru threw two innings in Japan’s 2-0 combined perfect game win over Team All-Europe at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan Thursday. (Photo Courtesy of WBSC) OSAKA, Japan – When...

The Tiburones de La Guaira won the first Caribbean Series title in franchise history, beating the Tigres del Licey at loanDepot Park in Miami Friday night. (Photo courtesy of the CBPC) MIAMI - The...

When the 2025 Caribbean Series lands at El Nido de los Aguilas in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, in February 2025, Japan will make its first appearance.

This year, another two-way player phenom will be taking center stage. this time for the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors. His name is Itsuki Takemoto.

WBN’s International Player of the Week is Chunichi Dragons right-handed pitcher Hiroto Takahashi in the Nippon Professional Baseball League in Japan.

Regarding international baseball competitions and tournaments held over the past few years, Japan is an undisputed champion who stands above the rest.

New York Yankees’ prospect Caleb Durbin won’t physically stand out at 5-foot-6, but his play this season has been turning heads.

Last week it was starters. This week, we’ll examine two NPB relief pitchers and four hitters who may take their talents across the Pacific.

Baseball United will build the Middle East’s first-ever Professional ballpark which will be located in Dubai. The first in the Middle East and South Asia.

The Eiji Sawamura Award, the NPB equivalent of the Cy Young Award, is given to the top pitcher in Japan annually. Who will win it this year?

Keep up to date with the latest going on in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game with our live blog that will be updated as the game happens.

The Cubs have dismissed the interpreter for outfielder Seiya Suzuki, Toy Matsushita, ahead of the second half of the MLB season.

Over the years, the number of biracial players in the NPB has been on the rise. Let’s take a closer look at some of these notable hafu players.

Ride the Tiger - 騎虎之勢

Throwing a complete game shutout is no easy feat in any professional baseball league, but Yomiuri Giants pitcher Shosei Togo just fired his second straight.

Of the 12 primary stadiums hosting Nippon Professional Baseball teams, which stand out as the most unique? Here are my picks for five interesting NPB parks.

The WBN winner of the International Player of the Week is Yomiuri Giants first baseman Kazuma Okamoto of the Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan.

The day has finally come. Nine months after their All-Star Showcase, Baseball United has announced its plans for the 2024-25 seasons.

The Orix Buffaloes have shown interest in Taiwanese right-handed pitcher Chen Mu-Heng and he currently could be posted for $500,000 USD.

Every summer, Japan holds the National High School Baseball Championship at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, a revered venue in the nation.

Central Florida product Carter Stewart Jr. was one of the top prospects of the 2018 MLB draft class and is not dominating the NPB in Japan.

Infielder Didi Gregorius smiles for a portrait at Baseball United Media Day at Union Hall in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo: Leif Skodnick/World Baseball Network) By Leif SkodnickWorld Baseball Network...

Two players who dominated at the U-18 European Championship and Italy’s Serie A this season are set to sign contracts heading to professional baseball.

Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium, above, will be the second-largest ballpark in Taiwan when the new Taipei Dome officially opens. (Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images) Staff ReportsWorld...

Munetaka Murakami hit his 56th home run in his final at-bat of the regular season, breaking Sadaharu Oh’s Japanese-born home run record. So, who is he?

Kumar Nambiar began his baseball career in Little League like any other young kid who loves to play the sport. But his story in baseball extends much further.