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Jason Coskrey
Jason Coskrey is a sports writer for The Japan Times. His primary focus is Japanese baseball, but he has also covered soccer, American football, boxing and basketball. He previously worked for the Marietta Daily Journal in Marietta, Ga. A native of Detroit, he is a graduate of the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 20, 2009
Zimbalist says Matsui's key impact for Angels will be on the field
Ichiro Suzuki, Hideki Matsui and Daisuke Matsuzaka all helped open up markets and bring new streams of revenue to their respective teams when they made their major league debuts.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 15, 2009
Hillman takes pride as Greinke, Darvish make good on pitching potential
As the 2009 season unfolded in major league baseball, Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman may have caught himself recalling his time in Japan two seasons ago.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / SPORTS SCOPE
Dec 6, 2009
Naito, Jones can learn lessons from disgraceful last bouts of legends
For something so often referred to as the "sweet science," few sports routinely dole out as sour an ending as boxing.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Nov 28, 2009
Rules on free agency leaving Fujii in limbo
Former Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher Shugo Fujii is stuck between a rock and a hard place.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Nov 20, 2009
War of words continues between Johjima, Nomura
New Hanshin Tigers catcher Kenji Johjima's return to Japanese baseball was lauded by many in the NPB community.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Nov 13, 2009
Surprise contributors provided major impact for Giants this season
One year ago, outfielder Tetsuya Matsumoto appeared in just three games for the Yomiuri Giants. Pitcher Wirfin Obispo wasn't even a real member of the team.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 11, 2009
Kroon relished challenge of closing out Japan Series
SAPPORO — Marc Kroon sank to his knees after the final out of the Japan Series.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 8, 2009
Giants scratch seven-year title itch
SAPPORO — Tetsuya Utsumi didn't expect to get a second chance to redeem himself in the Japan Series.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2009
Fighters face up to task
SAPPORO — The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters mostly took the day off on Friday but there's no hiding from the situation they find themselves in as the Japan Series returns to Hokkaido.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 6, 2009
Giants one win away after clutch homers
Yoshiyuki Kamei showed everyone why he won this year's new NPB award for dramatic home runs with a shot in the ninth inning of Game 5.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 5, 2009
Ogasawara busts out but keeps poker face
Watching Game 3 of the Japan Series must have been a bitter pill to swallow for Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters fans.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 5, 2009
Fighters tie series
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters already knew they'd be heading back to Sapporo on Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 4, 2009
Big bats carry Giants past Fighters in Game 3 triumph
Former U.S. President George W. Bush bounced his ceremonial first pitch to Yomiuri Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 3, 2009
Giants stay cool as Japan Series heats up
Brian Sweeney was ready for anything.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2009
Nashida keeps crowd guessing over starter
SAPPORO — Thanks to a Central League rule, Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters manager Masataka Nashida was able to play coy until the very end.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2009
Darvish slays Giants
SAPPORO — Yu Darvish and Tsuyoshi Shinjo had Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters fans worked up into a frenzy before the second game of the Japan Series had even started.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 1, 2009
Giants edge Fighters in dramatic opener
SAPPORO — The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters had the tying run at second, the winning run at first and visions of another walk-off win in the playoffs dancing in their heads.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 31, 2009
Giants, Fighters ready to rumble in Japan Series
The stage is set for the 2009 Japan Series.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 30, 2009
Ogasawara returning to battle team he started with
Saturday night will mark a reunion of sorts when the Yomiuri Giants and Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters take the field at Sapporo Dome to open the 2009 Japan Series.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 26, 2009
Matsumoto toils for Giant reward
Tetsuya Matsumoto keeps finding ways to do all the little things right.

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