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BASEBALL
Mar 14, 2022
Safety advocate continues to call for protective measures at baseball games
The issue of foul balls rocketing into the stands and causing injury is hardly a new one. A 14-year-old boy died after being struck by a foul ball while attending a game in 1970.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 11, 2022
Play ball! MLB and players reach deal to end lockout
Spring training camps will open on March 13, and a full 162-game regular season is set to begin on April 7.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 9, 2022
MLB unveils $1 million fund for workers affected by lockout
The fund will be administered by teams to individuals based on financial need and will be available to part-time and seasonal workers impacted by the ongoing labor dispute.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 7, 2022
MLB says labor talks with players hit stalemate
Major League Baseball described negotiations with its locked-out players as "deadlocked" after a meeting on Sunday during which it said the union presented a proposal that "backtracked" on some issues.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 2, 2022
Opening Day is off as MLB and players fail to reach terms by deadline
This is the ninth work stoppage in MLB history, and 2022 becomes the first MLB season since 1995 to lose games over a labor dispute.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 27, 2022
MLB's Opening Day in jeopardy as labor negotiations falter again
Although time remains for a breakthrough in negotiations that would save the full 162-game season, all signs are pointing to a longer lockout.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 24, 2022
MLB sets Monday deadline for season to start on time
'After Feb. 28 games will be canceled. Missed games are missed games and salary will not be paid for those games.'
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 22, 2022
No substantial progress seen in latest MLB labor talks
The clock is ticking on a reconciliation that would allow the 2022 season to start as scheduled on March 31.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 26, 2022
David Ortiz elected to Baseball Hall of Fame on first ballot
Ortiz was a 10-time All-Star with the Boston Red Sox. He compiled 541 homers and 1,768 RBIs in 20 seasons with the Minnesota Twins (1997-2002) and Boston (2003-16).
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 5, 2022
In $500 million trading card deal, Fanatics buys Topps
Michael Rubin, the CEO of Fanatics, called trading cards and collectibles 'a significant pillar” in the company's plans.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 30, 2021
Mariners' hot corner staple Kyle Seager retires after 11 seasons
During a career spent entirely with Seattle (2011-21), Seager posted a .251 batting average with 242 homers, 309 doubles, 807 RBIs and 1,395 hits in 1,480 games.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 15, 2021
Ohtani and 'Field of Dreams' game a hit for MLB, but lockout sours 2021
Dominant on the mound and at the plate, Ohtani was unanimously voted the American League Most Valuable Player.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 1, 2021
Ready to shine in the United States, a star waits in Japan
Seiya Suzuki's posting to MLB may be extended by a potential labor dispute, but the Carp slugger is willing to wait if it means getting his change to show off his talents in the majors.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 22, 2021
'Too early': Ohtani turned down Japan national honor after MVP season
The Japanese government said the Los Angeles Angels two-way player declined the idea of receiving the People's Honor Award as he concentrates on attaining still greater heights.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 13, 2021
Astros blow out White Sox to advance to ALCS
The Astros will face the Red Sox in the ALCS, a rematch of the 2018 series in which Houston lost in five games.
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.
Russia fired experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin says
Ukrainian firefighters work on a spot following an airstrike in Dnipro on Thursday.
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.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
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.

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