The regular season is kicking off in Tokyo with a two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, both of which have been boosted by Japanese players.

When Shohei Ohtani steps onto the Tokyo Dome field, the mere sight of him is enough to send those in the stands into rapturous applause. But when he steps into the batter's box, the noise level drops ...

The pitch being watched around the world was a fastball. Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga fired it as the Tokyo Dome crowd quieted with anticipation and Dodgers global superstar Shohei Ohtani took it for the ...