All posts tagged "npb"
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Baseball
/ 1 week ago[ODDS and EVENS] Aaron Fischman Shares Insights on His New Book About Persevering Pitcher Tony Barnette
In "A Baseball Gaijin," author Aaron Fischman deftly chronicles former NPB and MLB player Barnette's career, including six years with the...
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/ 2 weeks agoKensuke Kondoh and Domingo Santana Vying for Prestigious Triple Crown
The dual pursuit of the Triple Crown brings back memories of Randy Bass and Hiromitsu Ochiai, who dominated NPB batting in...
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/ 3 weeks agoShohei Ohtani: Fun Facts and Memorable Quotes to Mark His 30th Birthday
Two-time AL MVP Shohei Ohtani is having a terrific season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, providing a big spark on offense...
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/ 3 weeks agoBaseball Swing Analysis and More as US Sports Equipment Giant Opens New Tokyo Facility
Marucci Sports, a major sports equipment manufacturer, offers baseball lovers in Tokyo a new way to analyze their performance and improve...
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/ 1 month agoRakuten Eagles Win the NPB Interleague Title with a 5-3 Victory Over Hiroshima Carp
The Rakuten Eagles got off to a slow start this season but came together as a team during interleague play under...
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/ 2 months agoYu Darvish Becomes the 3rd Japanese Pitcher with a Combined 200 NPB and MLB Wins
Along with Yu Darvish, Hiroki Kuroda, who had 203 career victories, and Hideo Nomo, who earned 201, are the other members...
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/ 2 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Munetaka Murakami Achieves a Big Career Milestone
Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami belted his 200th career home run on May 15, becoming the youngest player in NPB history (24...
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/ 3 months agoNipponham Fighters Showing Signs of Progress Under Popular Manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo
With a recent five-game win streak, the Nipponham Fighters have moved up in the Pacific League standings. They have won 11...
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/ 4 months agoChunichi Dragons are the Central League's Unlikely Frontrunners
With slugger Sho Nakata making an impression at the plate, the Chunichi Dragons are in unfamiliar territory, in first place for...
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/ 4 months agoTakayuki Kajitani Leads Giants Past Tigers on NPB's Opening Night
Kajitani made a big play in the outfield in the third inning and also contributed at the plate to give Shinnosuke...
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/ 5 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Baseball Phenom Rintaro Sasaki Forges Own Path by Deciding to Attend Stanford
Turning down a chance to start his pro career as a teenager in Japan, Rintaro Sasaki will further develop his skills...
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/ 6 months ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For Trevor Bauer, a Quick Return to MLB Looks Increasingly Unlikely
Trevor Bauer, who pitched for NPB's BayStars in 2023, wants to return to MLB, but past accusations of sexual assault appear...