The Major League Baseball Players Association has confirmed that Cubs' player Tominaga Hisanori, commonly known as Ema, will be staying with the team. Tominaga's performance has been commendable, as he played a crucial role during the last season. The news resonates favorably with the fans who hoped for his retention, securing the Cubs' competitive edge in the upcoming season.

In Japan, baseball is a major sport and Japanese players performing in international leagues, particularly Major League Baseball, makes national headlines. Japanese fans show immense pride for athletes representing them on a global platform. Retention of a popular player like Tominaga strengthens his fan base in Japan, contributing to the sport's popularity.

In the US, fans also place high value on player retention, especially those that greatly contribute to the team. The MLB Players Association's public announcement is a standard procedure that mirrors events in Japanese sports and American baseball. Athletes staying with their teams translates to sports stability, which is appreciated on both sides of the globe.