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· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani named Player of the Year by Associated Press, MLB Player of the Year by other players
Los Angeles Angels pitcher, designated hitter and outfielder Shohei Ohtani has been named Player of the Year by the Associated Press. Awards after awards: Ohtani, 27, was voted Player of the Year by the publication on Thursday. He was also named American League’s Outstanding…
· Ryan General
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith apologizes after rant on MLB phenom Shohei Ohtani’s ‘marketability’
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith made a public apology Monday night after his xenophobic rant on Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani drew backlash online. Controversial comments: During his ESPN show, “First Take,” on Monday, Smith claimed Ohtani’s rise in Major League…
· Bryan Ke
LA Angels’ Shohei Ohtani to Become First Player as Both Pitcher, Hitter During MLB All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani, the designated hitter and pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, will make history as the first person to play as both hitter and pitcher during the MLB All-Star Game on July 13. Making history: Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon confirmed the 27-year-old baseball…
· Ryan General
Taiwanese-Born MLB Player Gets Hateful Anti-Asian Messages After Game-Losing Error
A Taiwan-born MLB baseball player received hateful messages on social media after committing an error during his team’s loss to the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Exercise your freedom of speech in a right way, I accept all comments, positive or negative but DEFINITELY NOT RACIST…
· Bryan Ke
MLB Exec’s Racist Attack on Kim Ng Resurfaces After Her Historic Achievement
A past racist attack against Kim Ng has resurfaced after she became the first woman and first Asian American general manager of the Miami Marlins last week. What happened: Ng, 51, was racially harassed by pitcher-turned-executive Bill Singer at a general managers’ meeting in…
· Editorial Staff
Kim Ng Becomes the First Woman, First Asian American GM in MLB
Kim Ng was named the new general manager of the Miami Marlins, becoming the first woman and first Asian American GM in the MLB. Started as an intern: Ng, now 51, has 30 years of experience in the MLB with the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the MLB…
· Ryan General
The MLB’s Best Pitcher is South Korean Hyun-Jin Ryu
Largely overlooked his entire Major League Baseball career, Los Angeles Dodgers’ Hyun-Jin Ryu is now starting to get attention as the league’s best starting pitcher this season. The 32-year-old baseball superstar, born in Incheon, South Korea, who became the first player from…
· Carl Samson
MLB Sparks Outrage After Racist Tweet About Two Japanese Players
The Major League Baseball has come under fire after tweeting a picture of two Japanese players while referring to a meme about alikeness. The tweet, which was immediately deleted, showed baseball stars Shohei Ohtani and Ichiro Suzuki shaking hands at Angel Stadium.
· Editorial Staff
Cuban MLB Player Targets Japanese Opponent With Racist Slant Eye Gesture
Meet Yuli Gurriel, 33. He is the first baseman for the Houston Astros and is from Cuba. During last night’s World Series game against the LA Dodgers, Gurriel hit a home run off starting pitcher Yu Darvish, who’s from Japan.
· Editorial Staff
MLB Player Declines $13 Million So That He Could Spend More Time With His Son
By deciding to retire, Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam LaRoche seems to be placing more importance on the time spent with his son than on the millions of dollars he will be leaving on the table. In a clubhouse meeting on Tuesday, LaRoche told his teammates he intends to…
· Bryan Ke
Red Sox announcer facing backlash for on-air joke mocking Asian American general manager’s name
WEEI Red Sox Radio Network announcer Sean McDonough drew criticism online for seemingly mocking San Francisco Giants executive Farhan Zaidi’s name during a wild card game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. What happened: The issue was first…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani just reached a milestone achieved by only one baseball legend ever
Major League Baseball two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani reached another milestone this year by matching a statistic only the greatest living baseball player has ever accomplished. One of the GOATs: Ohtani joined Hall of Famer Willie Mays in an exclusive club after scoring…
· Ryan General
Marvel made an internal list of Asian stereotypes to destroy in ‘Shang-Chi’ film
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is setting out to undo the source material’s racist past by challenging its harmful Asian stereotypes. Shang-Chi’s problematic origins: Created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin, the character of Shang-Chi was among…
· Carl Samson
LA Angels’ Shohei Ohtani takes the high road after commentator’s ‘racist’ Asian accent
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani reportedly takes no offense in Detroit Tigers analyst Jack Morris’ use of a mock Asian accent while talking about him. The backlash: Jack Morris, 66, a National Baseball Hall of Famer, used the problematic accent while referencing Ohtani…
· Carl Samson
Detroit Tigers broadcaster suspended for using mock Asian accent on Shohei Ohtani
Detroit Tigers game analyst Jack Morris has been suspended indefinitely by Bally Sports Detroit following his apology for using a mock Asian accent when broadcasting about Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani during a match Tuesday night. What happened: Morris, a former Tigers…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani donates $150K Home Run Derby paycheck to LA Angels support staff
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani donated the paycheck he received from the Home Run Derby competition to the team’s support staff as a way to show his appreciation. As a thank you: The 27-year-old athlete distributed the $150,000 paycheck to around 30 staffers, including…
· Thy Nguyen
Forbes highlights Kamala Harris, May Lee, more AAPI women in first-ever ’50 Over 50′ list
Forbes released their first “50 Over 50” list of women who have made an impact, including AAPI women such as Kamala Harris, Miami Marlins manager Kim Ng and journalist May Lee. 50 Over 50: On July 7, Forbes released the compilation of women who are “proving success has no age…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka wins ‘Best Athlete, Women’s Sports’ at her first ESPY Awards on ESPN
Naomi Osaka made her first appearance at ESPN’s ESPY Awards on Saturday and took home the award for Best Athlete, Women’s Sports. The award show: The 23-year-old pro tennis player thanked everyone who supported her during the brief acceptance speech she delivered at the award…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani hits 32nd homer, sets single-season record by Japanese player
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani made history after hitting his 32nd home run of the year during the fifth inning of their 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Record-breaker: Ohtani’s major-league-leading homer surpassed the record for the most home runs by a Japanese…
· Ryan General
LA Angels Star Shohei Ohtani Replicates Babe Ruth Feat From 100 Years Ago
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani put up quite a show on Monday night as he became the first player since Babe Ruth to be the starting pitcher for a game while also leading the Majors in home runs. It’s been almost 100 years since a player made a pitching start while also…