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NIPPON HAM FIGHTERS

Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Mar 18, 2018
NPB stars look to build momentum in spring
While most baseball fans know spring numbers should be taken with a grain of salt, some players make it hard to remember at times. Because however meaningless the actual numbers are during this time of year, the process is still fun to watch.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 20, 2018
With resignations at NH Foods, has #MeToo finally reached corporate Japan?
The #MeToo movement may have finally made its way to corporate Japan: The president of a blue chip company has resigned after a subordinate he was traveling with made sexually explicit remarks to an airline employee.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 17, 2018
Nippon Ham rookie Kotaro Kiyomiya to open spring camp with top team
No. 1 draft pick Kotaro Kiyomiya will start his professional career on the top team when the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters open spring camp in Arizona next month, the Pacific League club said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 8, 2018
Angels GM Billy Eppler meets with Fighters to seek advice about Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler met with Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters officials on Monday to seek advice in preparation for slugging ace pitcher Shohei Ohtani's move to the majors.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 5, 2018
Fighters formalize partnership with Texas Rangers
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters have struck a business alliance with the major league's Texas Rangers, the team announced on Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 25, 2017
New Angels star Shohei Ohtani bids farewell to Fighters fans
Slugging ace pitcher Shohei Ohtani donned his new Angels shirt before throwing a final pitch at Sapporo Dome on Monday following his farewell news conference.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Dec 25, 2017
Fighters have to look for successor as Ohtani says goodbye
Generous Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters fans gathered at Sapporo Dome on Christmas Day to put a bow on the present they spent the last five seasons wrapping, one the Los Angeles Angels can't wait to open during spring training.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 15, 2017
Shohei Ohtani's new contract takes effect with Angels
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters said Friday that they have been notified by Major League Baseball that Shohei Ohtani's contract with the Los Angeles Angels has officially taken effect.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 15, 2017
Outfielder Oswaldo Arcia joins Fighters
Former major league outfielder Oswaldo Arcia will play for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters next season, the team announced Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Dec 11, 2017
Incoming Angels star Shohei Ohtani enters MLB with game-changing potential
With his hair perfectly coiffed and a red Los Angeles Angels uniform having replaced his suit jacket, the most sought-after player of the offseason began his highly anticipated MLB career with six simple words.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 7, 2017
Shohei Ohtani, representatives wrap up round of meetings with seven MLB clubs
Shohei Ohtani has completed a round of meetings with all seven major league clubs in the running to sign him, U.S. media reported Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 16, 2017
Kotaro Kiyomiya eager to make impact after agreeing to join Fighters
High school slugger Kotaro Kiyomiya, the most sought-after player in last month's amateur draft, agreed on Thursday to join the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, who won his negotiating rights in a seven-way draft-day lottery.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 14, 2017
Sho Nakata decides to forgo free agency, remain with Fighters
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters slugger Sho Nakata said Tuesday he will return to the team instead of testing domestic free agency.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 13, 2017
Fighters acquire Twins reliever Michael Tonkin
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters have acquired right-hander Michael Tonkin on a two-year deal, the Pacific League club announced Monday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 12, 2017
Shohei Otani takes first swings off tee since surgery
Slugging pitcher Shohei Otani hit off a tee on Sunday for the first time since having ankle surgery on Oct. 12.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 11, 2017
Shohei Otani speaks of desire to become world's best with move to MLB
After weeks of others speculating about his future, Shohei Otani, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' captivating two-way superstar, finally had his say.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 10, 2017
Fighters grant Shohei Otani's wish to pursue move to major leagues
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters said Friday they will allow Shohei Otani to use the posting system this offseason to try to land a deal with a major league team.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2017
Shohei Otani selects Nez Balelo as agent
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters star Shohei Otani, who is expected to move to the majors this offseason through the posting system, has chosen Nez Balelo as his agent, a source said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 2, 2017
MLB union threatens to block Shohei Otani posting agreement
The Major League Baseball Players Association is threatening to block a new posting agreement over the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' posting fee, the New York Post reported on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 26, 2017
Fighters land rights to prized slugger Kotaro Kiyomiya
The most celebrated high school slugger in recent memory will don the colors of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in 2018.

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