Japan's High School Baseball Federation is considering historic rule changes: reducing games from 9 to 7 innings starting 2028. Learn about the heat safety concerns, player welfare debates, and the passionate reactions from Japan's beloved Koshien baseball culture.

Former Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami agrees to surprising 2-year, $34M contract with struggling White Sox. Despite lower-than-expected value, the 25-year-old Triple Crown winner aims to prove himself and secure a mega-deal in 2027 free agency. Analysis of this strategic move to a rebuilding team.