All posts tagged "MLB"
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Make It to Seventh Consecutive World Cup
The Japan men’s soccer team completed its quest with late drama against Australia, getting two goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma.
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Baseball
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Seiya Suzuki Earns Exciting Opportunity on Baseball’s Biggest Stage
After six consecutive banner seasons for the Hiroshima Carp, the 27-year-old outfielder moves to the Chicago Cubs for the next chapter...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoToronto Blue Jays, Yusei Kikuchi Agree to a Three-Year Deal
The veteran left-hander had an up-and-down season for the Seattle Mariners in 2021.
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hideki Matsuyama Sidelined with a Back Injury
The reigning Masters champion said he expects to be able to participate in the upcoming major in Augusta, Georgia.
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoShohei Ohtani Chosen as Hickok Belt’s Overall Winner for 2021
Members of the US-based National Sports Media Association voted for last year’s top athlete from among a pool of candidates who...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] MLB Lockout Impacting Players’ Preparations for 2022 Season
Reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani, who is looking to pick up where he left off in 2021, and slugger Seiya Suzuki,...
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Baseball
/ 1 year agoShohei Ohtani Named AP Male Athlete of the Year
The Los Angeles Angels superstar is the first Japanese man to win the prestigious award.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ichiro Suzuki to be Inducted Into Mariners Hall of Fame in 2022
The MLB great will be honored by the Mariners at their ballpark next August, and he'll likely be enshrined at the...
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoIt’s Unanimous! Shohei Ohtani Wins 2021 American League MVP Award
The two-way star became the first Japanese player to be chosen as a Most Valuable Player in the major leagues since...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ireland Whips Japan 60-5 as Brave Blossoms Suffer Crushing Blow in Autumn Tour Opener
Coach Jamie Joseph’s squad trailed 29-0 entering the second half in a match that exposed the team’s weaknesses.
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Receives Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award
"It's really extraordinary to find a human being who can perform at the highest level in Major League Baseball as both...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Boheng Zhang Edges Daiki Hashimoto in World Gymnastics Championships
Olympic gold medalist Hashimoto collected the silver medal in the men's all-around event.