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BASEBALL
May 11, 2023
The land beneath this stadium once was theirs. They want it back.
As so-called land-back movements have gained momentum, three Los Angeles families have been working to define what reparations mean for them and how to get them.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 6, 2023
Angels edge Mariners behind Shohei Ohtani despite double pitch-clock violation
Ohtani carved out a unique piece of baseball history during the game after becoming the first player ever to pick up pitching-clock violations as both a pitcher and a batter.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 9, 2023
Pros against amateurs? The WBC’s Czech Republic team says bring it on
This weekend, a team of firefighters, accountants, teachers and doctors will face off against Shohei Ohtani and Samurai Japan.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 9, 2023
Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar happy to expand his baseball family with Samurai Japan
The run-up to the World Baseball Classic has been a whirlwind, once-in-a-lifetime experience for the 25-year-old who arrived in Japan on March 2.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 2, 2023
The Marlins go all-in on baseball’s new rules
Pitch clocks, bigger bases, restrictions on pickoff throws, elimination of the infield shift? Finally, a victory for the little guys.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 2, 2023
Next man up: Were Dodgers' World Series odds impacted by Gavin Lux injury?
Lux, 25, was expected to be the Dodgers' starting shortstop after the departure of Trea Turner in free agency.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 25, 2023
Looking ahead at the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2024
Scott Rolen became the 18th third baseman inducted and a 19th might be on the way in 2024 when hot corner standout Adrian Beltre hits the ballot for the first time.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 24, 2023
Moreno family to keep Angels after exploring sale
Arte Moreno paid $183.5 million for the Angels in 2003, with recent estimates showing the club worth as much as $2.2 billion.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 11, 2023
Carlos Correa comes to terms with Twins, leaving the Mets behind
The Twins deal is also pending a physical. So until it is completed, everyone will have to stay tuned.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 9, 2022
Yankees agree to record $360 million deal with Aaron Judge
The National League's San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres were also pitching offers to Judge.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 7, 2022
Giants go big with $360 million offer for Aaron Judge
Judge turned down a seven-year, $213.5 million extension offer from the Yankees in March and went on to hit an American League-record 62 home runs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 14, 2022
Munetaka Murakami sets his sights on bigger things — including MLB
There are probably many in MLB who feel the 22-year-old is ready for the challenge after putting the baseball world on notice with his performance this past season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Longform
Nov 14, 2022
Could Roki Sasaki become the future face of Japanese baseball?
Chiba Lotte Marines starting pitcher reflects on the highs and lows of his breakout season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 27, 2022
World Series storylines: Phillies' mentality versus Astros' experience
The Astros' sordid sign-stealing history means they won't be America's favorites, but Las Vegas has no problem making them the odds-on preference to 'win' their second title since 2017.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 24, 2022
Astros rally to sweep Yankees and set up Phillies game in World Series
Houston will open the World Series Friday night at home against Philadelphia, which beat San Diego earlier Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 24, 2022
Phillies advance to World Series by beating Padres
Bryce Harper became the first Philadelphia player in 41 years with a go-ahead homer so late in a playoff contest to send the team to its first World Series since 2009.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 23, 2022
Astros and Phillies win big to reach brink of World Series
Rhys Hoskins smashed two home runs as Philadelphia outslugged visiting San Diego, while Houston pitchers allowed the Yankees only one hit over eight innings in a shutout.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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