The Pittsburgh Pirates made history in this international signing period, signing 16-year-old Ugandan pitcher David Matoma to a deal. Matoma became only the third Ugandan player to sign a contract ...

Dennis Kasumba, a 19-year-old baseball player from Uganda, is all set to play in the MLB draft league. It happened after his baseball practice skills and workout videos had gone viral on social media.

The sports world lost a beloved figure and a true trailblazer last week when Edith Houghton died at age 100. A little perspective on how unique and remarkable this wonderful lady was: By age 10 she ...

At a school in Japan’s snowy northern mountains, reminders of distinguished alumni are everywhere. Banners herald Los Angeles Dodgers megastar Shohei Ohtani and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi ...

MIZUSAWA, Japan — Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is often described as a once-in-a century talent, especially for his dual skills as pitcher and hitter. To understand how Ohtani became ...

Joe Coleman, a one-time prodigy whose life in professional baseball included Spokane’s last three seasons of Pacific Coast League play, has died at the age of 78. The son of a major-league pitcher and ...