Baseball / MLB Sep 2, 2021
Twins ace Kenta Maeda out for season after Tommy John surgery
Maeda underwent Tommy John surgery on his pitching arm Wednesday, ending his season prematurely and shelving him well into the 2022 campaign.
MLB Aug 15, 2021
Kenta Maeda earns sixth win; Shohei Ohtani belts MLB-leading 39th homer
The Twins pitcher allowed just three hits and one walk against the AL-East-leading Rays, while Ohtani's blast came in a loss to the Astros.
Baseball / MLB Jul 10, 2021
Shohei Ohtani blasts MLB-leading 33rd homer in loss to Seattle
Two-way star Ohtani's towering solo shot flew an estimated 463 feet (141 meters) to right field and landed in the ballpark's upper deck in the 7-3 loss.
MLB Apr 28, 2021
Right-hander Kenta Maeda gave up three homers in taking his second loss of the season as the slumping Minnesota Twins were beaten 7-4 by the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Maeda (1-2) was charged with five runs, including two homers by Franmil Reyes and a homer ...
Baseball / MLB Apr 22, 2021
Shohei Ohtani hits 100th pro home run during Angels' loss to Rangers
Ohtani batted second as the designated hitter and hit a solo shot off Texas starter Mike Foltynewicz in the third inning.
Baseball / MLB Apr 8, 2021
Twins' Kenta Maeda helps hold down Tigers for first win of 2021
Maeda earned a win before any other Japanese pitcher in MLB this season
Baseball / MLB Apr 2, 2021
No decision for Kenta Maeda or Yu Darvish on opening day in MLB
It is only the second time two Japanese pitchers were starting opening day games in MLB.
MLB Nov 3, 2020
Yu Darvish and Kenta Maeda among finalists for 2020 Cy Young Award
A win for either would mark the first time a Japanese pitcher has claimed the prestigious award.
MLB Sep 29, 2020
Twins' Kenta Maeda aiming to be pitch-perfect in playoff opener
The 32-year-old right-hander will start against the Astros on Tuesday in Game 1 of a best-of-three wild-card series.