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Veteran reliever Yoshihisa Hirano of the Orix Buffaloes will retire after the 2026 season, ending a 21-year career that included stints in MLB with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 42-year-old pitcher has been a key figure in the team's bullpen and will be honored before the season concludes.
Munetaka Murakami's 26th homer of the season powered the Chicago White Sox to a 6-3 comeback win over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, ending their losing streak. The Japanese slugger has now homered in back-to-back games.
Despite Munetaka Murakami's 25th home run of the season, the Chicago White Sox fell 8-2 to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, suffering their fourth consecutive loss. Murakami provided a rare highlight, but the Guardians' early control sealed the outcome.
Masataka Yoshida recorded two hits and an RBI, helping the Boston Red Sox edge the Chicago White Sox 12-11 in 13 innings on Thursday to extend their winning streak to eight games. The Japanese outfielder's clutch double proved pivotal in the dramatic extra-innings victory.
Shohei Ohtani hit his first two home runs of the season, but the Los Angeles Dodgers still fell 6-7 to the Chicago Cubs, extending their losing streak to six games. The two-way star showed power, but the team's early-season struggles continue.
Masataka Yoshida delivered a five-RBI game, including his fifth home run, as the Boston Red Sox topped the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday. The victory extended Boston's winning streak to five games and solidified their standing in the MLB playoff race.
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in the biggest trade before the MLB deadline. Skubal, 29, joins a star-studded rotation as the Dodgers chase a third straight World Series title.
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hit his 24th home run of the season on Friday, tying Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. It marks the first time two Japanese players have each hit 24 home runs in the same MLB season.
Roki Sasaki struck out seven over 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Thursday. The win gave the Dodgers their second straight victory in the exhibition series.
