joining Daisuke Matsuzaka, Hideki Okajima and Yusei Kikuchi, who started Ichiro Suzuki's final big-league game at the venue in 2019. That was the last time MLB games were played at the Tokyo Dome.

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has called on Senate President Francis Escudero to act swiftly on the impeachment complaint against Vice President ...

said Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel on Monday. While he did not specifically pertain to anyone, Pimentel brought this matter up when he was asked to comment on former ...

As he stepped into the bullpen at CACTI Ballpark of the Palm Beaches -- to throw a notable 40 pitches-- former Major Leaguer Daisuke Matsuzaka was among those watching. Matsuzaka is a baseball ...

The 2022 season represented his high mark as a player. He went 10-8 with a 2.72 ERA in 148.2 innings. He struck out 144 and walked 40. The following season he was selected to the NPB All-Star Game ...

He sprinted from the outfield grass to the warning track, where Daisuke Matsuzaka, the Japanese pitching legend turned broadcaster, stood. Ogasawara sported a big grin as they spoke. After a bow ...

Although his time with the New York Mets was short, many have forgotten the hype that Daisuke Matsuzaka had when he came over from Japan. Known for his patented gyroball, Matsuzaka pitched eight ...

And with a bank of cameras, reporters, fans and even one Japanese pitching legend (Daisuke Matsuzaka) watching his every move from a few feet away, Shinnosuke Ogasawara took the mound and threw 40 ...

Known for his patented gyroball, Matsuzaka pitched eight seasons in the MLB with the Mets and the Boston Red Sox. Across 158 games, he posted a 56-43 career record with a 4.45 ERA and 1.40 WHIP.