It only took half the year, but a bunch of our guys are finally back!

First, the Detroit Free Press reports on the MLB Players Association advising players to carry immigration documentation with them, Bryan Woo and his parents have a very sweet moment celebrating his first All-Star Game selection, and this year's MLB Draft sees not one, not two, but THREE Asian and Native Hawaiian players!

In position player news, Masataka Yoshida returns going 3-for-4 in his first game back, Kim Ha Seong is having a bumpy start to his season with minor injuries, and Bo Bichette, Travis d'Arnaud, Kyle Higashioka, and Lee Jung Hoo are all hot at the plate.

Pitching finally sees the return of Kodai Senga and the long-awaited season debuts of Sean Manaea and Yu Darvish. Meanwhile, Tomoyuki Sugano and Bryan Woo have strong games with their parents in attendance and Joey Cantillo, Dane Dunning, and Kumar Rocker stay solid.

Lastly, Ohtani's proving his comeback to the mound with more scoreless innings and an NL-leading 32 homers.

Detroit Free Press article: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2025/07/13/tigers-arent-worried-about-deportation-but-told-to-carry-documents/84507852007/

Bryan Woo calls his parents to share ASG selection:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5877AJvtDjk#:~:text=After%20learning%20he'd%20been%20selected%20to%20the,called%20his%20parents%20to%20share%20the%20news

It's that time of the year again...the All-Star Game is near and things are starting to get weird!

First, is BTS Suga a part-owner of the As??? The Dodgers lean into Japanese culture with One Piece Night and Hololive Night, and we have 6 Asians on the All-Star roster!

In position player news, Field Reporter Naomi Ko is on the scene for Kim Ha Seong's return (though short lived), Anthony Volpe beans Aaron Judge in the eye, Kyle Higashioka's Rangers-leading 5RBI game includes a deposit into the Higgy Bank, and Seiya Suzuki isn't worried his All-Star snub since his "plans are full."

Pitchers are feeling things! Exhaustion (Yamamoto and Sugano), finding their stride (Joey Cantillo and Kumar Rocker), and firmly in the groove (Bryan Woo, Yusei Kikuchi, and Shota Imanaga). Also, we welcome the big league debut of Shinnosuke Ogasawara and the season debut of Yu Darvish!

Lastly, Ohtani is officially Two Way Player status again...but how long until he makes a full start?

It's another week of Asians in Baseball, and everybody's taking notes!

First, our reaction to the Dodgers' response (or lack thereof) to the protests, the updated IL report, and a trade rumor and a DFA.

In position player news, Anthony Volpe needs the bump, Bo Bichette and Christian Yelich definitely do not, Steven Kwan shows off his Gold Glove defense, Seiya Suzuki counters two errors with two homers, and Kim Hyeseong earns more playing time.

Over in pitching, Tomoyuki Sugano and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are tired, the Angels continue to leave Yusei Kikuchi high and dry with the L, and Orion Kerkering has not given up an earned run since May 6th!

And Ohtani leads by example after getting HBP in the Padres/Dodgers Tour de Plunks and returns to the mound...maybe a little too early.