Japanese baseball star Masahiro Tanaka said Saturday he hopes to win a gold medal at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and celebrate with Japan fans, as the pitcher returns home after a seven-year stint with the New York Yankees.

Star pitcher Tanaka wants Olympic gold with Japan fans

New York Yankees pitching ace Masahiro Tanaka was hit by a line drive during a simulated game Saturday at Yankee Stadium. the team has confirmed that the Japanese pitcher was struck in the head.

Watch: Yankees pitching ace Masahiro Tanaka hit by line drive during simulated game

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