Gage Wood said he had one thing on his mind after tossing a strike for the final out of a historic College World Series ...

Shohei Ohtani paused his electric season to honor Shigeo Nagashima, Japan’s beloved baseball icon. With a simple message and shared photos, Ohtani spoke straight from the heart.

Shigeo Nagashima's death brings tears On June 3, 2025, Shigeo Nagashima died in a Tokyo hospital because of pneumonia. The Yomiuri Giants, his team forever, shared this sad news.

As Japan recovered from the devastation of World War II and entered a period of rapid economic growth, a jaunty superstar appeared in the form of professional baseball player Shigeo Nagashima.

Shigeo Nagashima starred for Japan's most popular team, the Yomiuri Giants, winning nine straight Japan Series titles from 1965 to 1973. Ohtani leads tributes as Japan's 'Mr Pro Baseball' dies at ...

"Shigeo Nagashima was still there like before and I was relieved to see his face. These days will eventually arrive for everyone, but it came to the last person I wanted it to." ...

Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima has died at age 89. Former Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley once tried to buy his contract. Shohei Ohtani posted his respects on Instagram.

Japan mourned the death of Shigeo Nagashima, popularly known as “Mr. Baseball," as he was 89. He died on June 3, 2025, from pneumonia. A Yomiuri Giants hero, he made baseball super popular in Japan.

Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima has died at age 89. Former Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley once tried to buy his contract. Shohei Ohtani posted his respects on Instagram.

Shigeo Nagashima stands between San Francisco Giants star Barry Bonds, left, and New York Mets manager Art Howe at an event in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2002.

Shigeo Nagashima, who was known in Japan as “Mr Pro Baseball” and was one of the most famous people in the country during his playing days, has died. He was 89. His death was confirmed yesterday by ...

Shigeo Nagashima, considered Japan's "Mr. Baseball," died at the age of 89, and the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and others are mourning his death.