All posts tagged "Shogo Akiyama"

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  Baseball

  / 2 years ago

  [NPB NOTEBOOK] Roki Sasaki Sidelined with an Oblique Muscle Injury

  Hard-throwing right-hander Roki Sasaki, who leads NPB in strikeouts, was recently diagnosed with the injury and is expected to be sidelined...

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Baseball

  / 2 years ago

  [NPB NOTEBOOK] Hanshin Tigers Dominate Fan Voting for 2023 All-Star Games

  The Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers had 10 out of 11 places in fan voting for the upcoming NPB All-Star Games, which...

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Features

  / 2 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Draw Unveiled

  Japan is one of four Group E squads in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, and coach Tom Hovasse's team will play...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

  / 3 years ago

  [NPB NOTEBOOK] Orix Rookie Ren Mukunoki Comes Within One Strike of No-Hitter

  The 22-year-old would have joined four others on the NPB no-no list this season.

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Baseball

  / 3 years ago

  Carp Bolster Postseason Hopes with Acquisition of Veteran Shogo Akiyama

  The 34-year-old outfielder struggled in the major leagues but will be a welcome addition to Hiroshima’s batting order.

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Baseball

  / 3 years ago

  [NPB NOTEBOOK] Tigers Looking to Rebound After Record-Breaking Slow Start

  The Kansai-based club opened the season with nine consecutive defeats, a Central League record to start a season.

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Features

  / 3 years 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.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

  / 3 years ago

  [ODDS and EVENS] Shohei Ohtani's Phenomenal Productivity Outshone a Disappointing MLB Season for Japanese Players

  The presumptive American League MVP generated excitement throughout the season at the plate, on the basepaths and on the mound.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Japan Sports Notebook

  / 4 years ago

  Sebastian Coe Supports Staging World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in Near Future

  But will the global athletics supremo’s comments give the Japanese capital a big boost in the next few years?

  By Ed Odeven
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  Basketball

  / 4 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Rui Hachimura Continues to Develop His Game and Improve

  ~~ Rui Hachimura appeared in his 100th NBA regular-season game on Monday, May 3. The Toyama native delivered a strong performance,...

  By Ed Odeven