Los Angeles Angels stars Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani are doing their part in growing the game of baseball. Betts has been in Tokyo as part of MLB's "Play Ball" initiative while Ohtani has put a spotlight on the league in his hometown.

The Los Angeles Dodgers made another significant addition to their starting rotation with the signing of Roki Sasaki to a Minor League contract. The Japanese phenom is making the jump to MLB after spending the last four seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball.

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The Dodgers' top lineup was shaped by the players themselves, with Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Freddie Freeman deciding their spots.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts said Tuesday he is ready to help new Japanese teammate Roki Sasaki be "the best pitcher on the planet." Betts, attending an event in Tokyo, said he had already met with the 23-year-old right-hander, who chose the Dodgers from his long list of suitors this offseason.

TOKYO — Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting their first child. Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Mookie Betts has some advice. “He should get his sleep now,” Betts ...

He'll join Ohtani and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the Dodgers. “Roki is really, really soft spoken,” Betts said. “You can tell that he’ll love being around Yoshi (Yamamoto) and Shohei.

Mookie Betts has won two World Series since the Red Sox traded him to the Dodgers in 2020, but the 8-time All-Star said he still loves Boston and Alex Cora.

Mookie Betts shares his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani’s dominance in Major League Baseball. He discusses Ohtani’s ability to excel as both a hitter and pitcher, calling him one of the most unique talents the sport has ever seen.

Mookie Betts reveals Shohei Ohtani's personality inside the locker room Shohei Ohtani carries himself well, as he comes from Japan, where discipline and respect are deeply rooted. Betts seconded ...

But after taking down Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani will now gladly play alongside him. Their pairing – alongside all the other talent on the Dodgers – has led to immediate success. Whether or ...