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Haruki Murakami pleads developers not to destroy the place that inspired him to become a writer

It was at a baseball stadium in April 1978, while watching a match that bestselling Japanese author Haruki Murakami decided to become a writer. "The satisfying crack when the bat met the ball resounded throughout Jingu Stadium. Scattered applause rose around me. In that instant, for no reason and on…

The Times of India · Jun 27, 2023

Is reduced, 154-game schedule key to more series in Europe? MLB's Rob Manfred wonders.

LONDON — As Major League Baseball looks to expand its presence in Europe and play more games abroad, a solution to doing that in the middle of a season could playing fewer games overall.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jun 27, 2023

Baseball by the numbers: Despite new rules, hitters are still having a blast

Runs per team have increased from 4.28 per game in 2022 to 4.55 so far this season. But have offenses become less home run-dependent? It seems not.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023

From Yankees caps to unbuttoned jerseys, MLB is hoping fashion fuels interest in France

Major League Baseball wants to grow in Europe and is looking for ways to connect with the local fans

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

London in thrall to baseball as Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals make MLB return worth the wait

Major League Baseball has had a painfully long wait to make its London return.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023

Haruki Murakami pleads for keeping Tokyo park and baseball stadium that inspired his writing

Author Haruki Murakami says he's strongly opposed to the redevelopment of a Tokyo park district that would remove his favorite jogging path and tear down the baseball stadium where he was inspired to become a novelist

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Home runs and cricket greats mean happy welcome for MLB in London

St Louis Cardinals played the Chicago Cubs, enhanced by the guest presence of Jimmy Anderson and Nathan Lyon

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

College Baseball Player of the Year Is Announced

Crews caps his outstanding college career with the sport’s highest individual honor.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25, 2023

St Louis Cardinals manager says MLB London Series exceeded his expectations

Victory over division rivals the Chicago Cubs on Sunday split the two-game series at London Stadium.

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023

Netflix adds 94% Rotten Tomatoes rated movie sports fans will love

Even if you know nothing about baseball, Moneyball will change the way you think about any sport, and perhaps even life.

T3 · Jun 25, 2023