Japanese star players inspire new baseball fans
Japanese baseball superstars are lighting up Major League Baseball. Star players like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto from the Los Angeles Dodgers, along with Shota Imanaga and outfielder Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs, are helping to revitalize interest in baseball, and inspiring a new generation of fans. NBC News' Emilie Ikeda has more.May 31, 2025
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Metro
16 hours ago
- Metro
Man Utd told to join race to sign £42m Arsenal transfer target
Manchester United have been urged to consider a move for one of Arsenal's transfer targets to provide Ruben Amorim with more attacking firepower. After a deflating end to the campaign, which saw them finish 15th in the Premier League and miss out on European silverware, United are plotting their latest summer rebuild. The Red Devils have identified the forward line as a key area for improvement and have already signed Matheus Cunha to begin to address those concerns. A deal for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo could also follow, although both clubs are still yet to agree on a fee after United's initial offer was rejected. Should a deal for the Cameroonian international fail to materialise, however, United may be forced to consider alternative options. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. And former Red Devils defender Gary Pallister believes that Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma could be the man to make an instant impact at Old Trafford. 'I don't think you can ever have enough attacking options and we have seen what Kaoru Mitoma can do in the Premier League,' Pallister told 'Marcus Rashford might be leaving the club and Amad Diallo was the only forward hitting his top level before he got injured, the club needs back up in those areas. 'If Mitoma is available then I'd like to see him at Old Trafford, he can make an impact.' The Japanese international notched up 10 goals and four assists in the league last season and has attracted interest from several top European clubs so far this window. Bayern Munich have taken an interest in the 28-year-old, while Sky Germany also reported that Arsenal have shortlisted the Brighton star as a potential target this summer. More Trending A fee of around €50 million (£42m) is said to potentially be enough to secure Mitoma's services. Mitoma is one of several names on Arsenal's shortlist as Mikel Arteta's side look for wide attacking reinforcements in the summer window. Real Madrid's Rodrygo is said to be the club's dream target but Xabi Alonso has played down speculation linking the Brazilian with an exit. Nico Williams has also been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates in recent windows, but the Spaniard is now reportedly in talks to extend his stay at Athletic Club with a new and improved contract. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Reece James reacts to Chelsea's signing of in-demand striker Liam Delap MORE: Thierry Henry's warning to Arsenal and Chelsea over signing 'amazing' £60m striker MORE: Man Utd legend backed to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham
.jpeg%3Fwidth%3D1200%26auto%3Dwebp%26quality%3D75%26crop%3D3%3A2%2Csmart%26trim%3D&w=3840&q=100)
Scotsman
a day ago
- Scotsman
Celtic reject bid as €25m bar set, Rangers exit agreed, Aberdeen sign German starlet
Your daily dose of Scottish football transfer news Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The season may be over but a busy summer of transfer activity is only just beginning as clubs look to reshape their squads ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Here is a round-up of the latest rumours swirling around Scottish football this Friday lunchtime ahead of the transfer window reopening on Monday, June 16... Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Celtic reject bid as €25m bar set Celtic have reportedly turned down a lowball offer from Fenerbahce for star forward Daizen Maeda. The Japanese international is attracting interest after a steller season where he netted 33 goals in 52 games for the Scottish champions, playing both on the wing and as the central striker following the January departure of Kyogo Furuhashi. Multiple reports in Turkey have claimed that Fenerbahce have identified the 27-year-old as the man they want to replace Allan Saint-Maximin, who will return to Saudi club Al Ahli following his loan move. It is claimed that Jose Mourinho's side have submitted an opening bid of €10m (£8.4m) which has been rejected out of hand by Celtic, who have set the bar at the €25m (£21m) for the PFA and Scottish Football Writers Player of the Year. It is also claimed that Tottenham are showing an interest in Maeda, although any offer is likely to depend on whether Ange Postecoglou remains in charge at the Premier League club. The ex-Celtic boss, who brought Maeda to Parkhead for just over £1m in 2022, is fighting to keep his job despite winning the Europa League last month. Celtic have reportedly rejected an approach from Fenerbahce for star forward Daizen Maeda. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group) | SNS Group Aberdeen snap up German prospect Aberdeen have secured the signing of German youth international Emmanuel Gyamfi. The 20-year-old left-back joins on a four-year deal from Bundesliga 2 side FC Schalke 04 for an undisclosed fee. 'I'm really happy to be here and so are my family, so I am ready to go,' he said. 'Now that everything is sorted, I can focus on pre-season, and I am going to work hard before training starts. It was nice to see all the fan celebrations after winning the cup. It motivates me to want to do it again as you can see how much they love Aberdeen. Obviously it's a dream to play in Europe, on that stage. It can be challenging but we are going to be ready as a team after a strong pre-season.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Gyamfi is a product of the youth academy at Schalke and although he never made a first-team appearance, he caught the eye during a recent loan spell with Dutch second tier side VVV-Venlo. Dons boss Jimmy Thelin added: 'Emmanuel is a player we have been monitoring for some time. He possesses all the attributes we are looking for in a modern full-back. He's dynamic and has a great work ethic. His development at Schalke and his recent loan spell demonstrates his potential and we believe this will be the environment in which he can thrive.' Robin Propper is on his way out of Rangers after less than a year at the club. | SNS Rangers exit agreed Rangers are set to cut their losses by sanctioning the sale of defender Robin Propper after less than a year with the club. The Ibrox club paid £2.5million to sign the 31-year-old from Dutch side FC Twente last summer but after an unconvincing debut season in Scotland he is set to return to his former side in a cut price deal. According to reports in the Netherlands, Rangers will only recoup half of the money spent on Propper with terms agreed on a £1.2m transfer. The centre-back remains highly regarded at FC Twente having previously captained the side prior to his move to Rangers. The departure of Propper and fellow defender Leon Balogun has freed up space for new head coach Russell Martin to bring in his own centre-halves as he looks to put his own stamp on the side ahead of the new season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Declan Gallagher has found a new club after departing Dundee United. | SNS Group Ex-Scotland star finds new club Former Dundee United defender Declan Gallagher has found a new club. The nine-time Scotland international was released by the Tannadice club at the end of the season following two years with the Tangerines. He played a major role in the club's Championship title win before helping them secure European football with a fourth-placed finish in the Premiership last term. Now Gallagher is back in the Championship aiming for the fourth promotion of his career after signing a one-year deal with relegated Ross County.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Brendan Rodgers warned Kyogo is a no-go for a Celtic return but boss needs new faces to keep trophy hunger alive
Former Scotland star Don Hutchison thinks it's a big summer for Celts and there were also words of advice for target Lennon Miller Celtic are going back to the future with Kieran Tierney set to return to the club after five years at Arsenal. And the hero's return comes just six months after Jota made an emotional comeback at the club. It's no wonder Hoops fans are looking around for some more former favourites to sign up for another spell at the club. Punters would take Matt O'Riley back in a heartbeat, with the £25m midfielder dropping a major hint he's not that happy at Brighton after battling back from long term injury. But it's a modern day legend who they'd really love to see sticking on the Hoops again – Kyogo. The frontman only left in January with his £10m move to Rennes, but the Japanese ace has suffered a miserable time in France. No goals, just a handful of appearances and a new manager who clearly isn't convinced. Celtic supporters would roll out the red carpet – but they have been warned Brendan Rodgers it's not alway wise to go back. Former Liverpool and Scotland star Don Hutchison – who did two stints at West Ham – has warned against turning back the clock. Hutchison, speaking to Gambling Zone, said: 'I've not seen a load of him (in France), to be honest. I saw him when he played up in Scotland. I think he's a player that fits. He's a very good player. But it's not going his way right now, obviously, and there's a chance Celtic benefit from looking forward rather than to the past.' Kyogo might remain in the part but Hutchison insisted Hoops boss Rodgers has some big decisions to make for the future. Celts have hoovered up back-to-back Doubles but the manager has admitted he's keen to bolster his squad this summer. Hutchison said: 'That's always the dilemma, I think, for a manager when you win. I always liken it to teams, when you come up from the Championship – do you stay loyal, or do you move them on? "And Brendan's probably having that exact same conversation. Right, the players that have won us a lot, do I stay loyal? 'Character-wise, you'll know them inside out. 'But then you've got to have that foresight to think, who's going to drop off, who might be the player that goes complacent, who might be the player that over the last couple of years or months, has been the one that's just slacked off a little bit or who's just picked up one or two injuries, do I try and freshen it up with younger players? 'I'm a player that's played for 20 years in a lot of dressing rooms. And when you see a new signing coming in, it does have a bit of a weird effect in a good way. It can brighten the mood off the pitch and brighten the tempo on the pitch. When a new player comes in, he tries to impress and that alone can galvanise. "If he plays in your position, you're then trying to impress because you want to tell the boss that he's not just going to come in and take your place. The competitive edge definitely goes up a yard when new players get brought in.' Celtic are keeping tabs on Motherwell wonder kid Lennon Miller – with clubs in Europe also in the hunt. Hutchison has been keeping an eye on the emerging talent and he insisted it's vital the teenager doesn't become a squad player at his next club. He said: 'When you're someone like him who's a good young player, it's all about the games. It's about the amount of games that you play. There's a great saying: availability is the best ability. It means you've got to be fit, so you've got to stay away from injuries. 'Availability means you've got to be in the manager's plans to be starting games. Availability means you've got to be consistent enough to churn out the games. 'And when I was young, when I tried to play 10, 15 games a season, it felt great. Then you want to try and hit 25 and 30 and then you want to be durable enough to be ever-present and play every game in a season. 'Someone like Lennon Miller, it's now being consistent in your performances and the amount of games that you play, and that's what makes you fitter and stronger and better.'
