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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.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 24, 2021
Masanori Ishikawa helps carry Swallows to brink of Japan Series title
Yakult is one win away from the crown after beating Orix in Game 4.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 24, 2021
Swallows make themselves at home at Tokyo Dome
Unable to chase their first Japan Series since 2001 at Jingu Stadium due to a scheduling conflict, the team and their fans are making the most of the Big Egg experience.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 24, 2021
Domingo Santana lifts Swallows to victory in Game 3 with two-run homer
Yakult won a back-and-forth battle to take a 2-1 lead in the Japan Series.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Nov 22, 2021
Olympic memories and the record books color the 2021 Japan Series
Yoshida and McGough are among the handful of players giving this year's Japan Series a little Olympic flair.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Japan Series
Nov 22, 2021
Young guns: The Japan Series showcases young pitching talent
Throwing the first Japan Series shutout since Takayuki Kishi for the Seibu Lions in 2008, Takahashi became the 13th pitcher to win his debut without allowing a run.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 21, 2021
Keiji Takahashi tosses shutout as Swallows bounce back in Game 2 of Japan Series
Keiji Takahashi threw 133 pitches over the distance in Game 2 to help his team get even in the Japan Series.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 21, 2021
Orix infielder Yuma Mune picks perfect time to find his groove
After struggling to find playing time early in his career, the 25-year-old is having his best season yet and has been a key part of the Buffaloes' run to the Japan Series.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 20, 2021
Buffaloes rally for three runs in ninth to win Game 1 of Japan Series
Masataka Yoshida gave Orix the victory with a sayonara double to center.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 19, 2021
Buffaloes and Swallows make final preparations ahead of Japan Series showdown
There was only one team in NPB with a worse record over the past two seasons combined than the Orix Buffaloes: the Yakult Swallows. Now they'll square off for a championship.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 19, 2021
Angels' Shohei Ohtani named American League MVP
Ohtani becomes the first Japanese player to win an MVP award since Ichiro Suzuki in 2001
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 15, 2021
Shohei Ohtani already looking ahead after historic campaign
While the results of the MVP voting won't be known for a few more days, Ohtani has already taken home a raft of honors, including his first Silver Slugger Award.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Nov 13, 2021
Buffaloes and Swallows go from worst to first to set up improbable, intriguing Japan Series
The 2021 Japan Series will be the setting of the ultimate rags-to-riches story.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 11, 2021
Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines again on big stage in playoff debut
Yamamoto struck out 10 in a shutout of the Marines in Game 1.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2021
Marines advance to Climax Series final with draw against Eagles
A seventh-inning blast by Leonys Martin gave Chiba the result it needed to move on to a showdown with the PL champion Buffaloes for the chance to play in the Japan Series.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2021
'Reiwa Monster' Roki Sasaki lives up to hype in Climax Series debut
The 20-year-old Marines pitcher impressed in his first postseason appearance, giving fans a taste of what they can expect in seasons to come.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 6, 2021
Marines earn dramatic win over Eagles in Climax Series opener
A pair of big hits helped the Marines rally past the Eagles on the first day of the postseason in NPB.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Nov 5, 2021
Fighters will be anything but boring with 'Big Boss' Tsuyoshi Shinjo in dugout
Big Boss has taken charge in Sapporo for what promises to be an entertaining ride.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 28, 2021
Buffaloes put past failures in rearview mirror with Pacific League title
After years of dwelling in the lower reaches of the league, the Buffaloes stepped back into the light with a stunning performance this season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 26, 2021
Shohei Ohtani considers historic season a 'blueprint' for next year
The Angels two-way star described his record-smashing 2021 numbers as 'the minimum' he expects to deliver during an hourlong documentary aired by national broadcaster NHK on Sunday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Oct 24, 2021
Retiring greats get deserved curtain calls as NPB season wraps up
The tradition of giving Japanese veterans hanging up their gloves one last chance to stand in front of a cheering crowd is one that should be cherished.
As ‘Buy Canadian’ grows, more U.S. firms say retailers turning away products
Empty shelves with "Buy Canadian Instead" signs are seen in the American Whiskey section of the BC Liquor in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 10.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Meiji says sayonara to bottled milk, a staple of Japan's bathhouses
Meiji bottled milk lined up in a fridge at Kosugiyu, a bathhouse in Tokyo. The sticker urges patrons to enjoy the milk one last time before it’s gone.
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left), South Korean Trade Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (center) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during a trilateral meeting in Seoul on Sunday
The U.S. says Japan has a 700% tariff on American rice. Is that the case?
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a piece of paper with information about tariff rates at the White House on Tuesday.
Meiji says sayonara to bottled milk, a staple of Japan's bathhouses
Meiji bottled milk lined up in a fridge at Kosugiyu, a bathhouse in Tokyo. The sticker urges patrons to enjoy the milk one last time before it’s gone.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
On defense, Japan may avoid Trump's worst impulses — for now
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chat after reviewing an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sunday.
No longer a 'bridesmaid': Yuki Tsunoda prepares for the Red Bull pressure cooker
All eyes will be on Yuki Tsunoda as he makes his Red Bull debut at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
Tsuyoshi Domoto in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 28. As an entrepreneur, Domoto experienced plenty of setbacks but maintains a positive attitude and continues to pursue his dreams.

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