Daisuke Matsuzaka’s debut with the Boston Red Sox was a success, and Ryan Howard’s first at-bat of spring training was an immediate reminder of his power surge last season. Gary Matthews Jr. also ...

It took Daisuke Matsuzaka less than two innings to show the Mets exactly why he was available in the first place. The pitcher who once was "one of the best in the world," according to manager Terry ...

Daisuke Matsuzaka’s debut with the Boston Red Sox was a success, and Ryan Howard’s first at-bat of spring training was an immediate reminder of his power surge last season. Gary Matthews Jr. also ...

Mets starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka made his first start since Oct. 3, 2012, as he faced the Tigers. Matsuzaka did not look strong in the start, as he was tagged for five runs in five innings of ...

The scene surrounding Boston's rookie earlier this week is a toned-down version of what's expected on Thursday, when Daisuke Matsuzaka makes his major league debut against the Kansas City Royals.

Mets pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka began a rehab assignment with Class A St. Lucie Monday on an encouraging note, tossing three scoreless innings while giving up one hit and striking out three. "It’s been ...

KANSAS CITY, MO. — After striking out three times, Ryan Shealy sounded amazed. "I didn't know he threw that hard," he said. Dice-K was more than OK in his major league debut. With millions of early ...