He earned a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but after injuries did him in, he pivoted to pro wrestling in January ... Takagi's baseball background may have come in handy, as he once swung ...

A shoulder injury cut his baseball dreams short but ultimately paved the way for his rise as a wrestling icon. Modern stars keep the connection alive. CM Punk, famously outspoken and a lifelong ...

STATE COLLEGE — Bryce Molinaro still remembers his 100th career win — in wrestling. A moment nearly four years ago – long before he became one of the most accomplished baseball players in ...