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SAN DIEGO

Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 15, 2019
Padres continue pursuit of free agent Machado
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Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 21, 2018
Yomiuri acquires former Padres infielder Christian Villanueva
The Yomiuri Giants said Wednesday they have signed Mexican-born infielder Christian Villanueva, who played for the San Diego Padres this past season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 9, 2018
Padres pitcher Kazuhisa Makita sent to minors for fourth time in 2018
A day after being recalled, Kazuhisa Makita was sent down to the minors for the fourth time in his major league debut season, the San Diego Padres announced Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 8, 2018
Padres recall Kazuhisa Makita from minors
The San Diego Padres said they have called up right-hander Kazuhisa Makita from the minors Saturday, the day after the National League team optioned the Japanese to Triple-A El Paso.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 25, 2018
Padres call up Kazuhisa Makita from minors
The San Diego Padres announced Sunday they have called up Kazuhisa Makita from the minors again after sending the Japanese submarine right-hander down for the second time earlier this month.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 8, 2018
Padres send struggling Kazuhisa Makita to minors
The San Diego Padres said Monday they have sent struggling right-hander Kazuhisa Makita down to the minors.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 10, 2018
Padres' Kazuhisa Makita hopes submarine pitching style will aid transition to majors
Right-hander Kazuhisa Makita said Wednesday he aims to make the most of his submarine pitching in the majors when he moves to the San Diego Padres after seven seasons with the Seibu Lions.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Jan 8, 2018
Lions no strangers to posting system
While some NPB teams, such as the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, may scoff at the posting system, don't count the Seibu Lions among them.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 7, 2018
Padres acquire Kazuhisa Makita from Seibu
The San Diego Padres have signed Seibu Lions submarine right-hander Kazuhisa Makita via the posting system, the National League club announced Saturday.
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
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 18, 2017
Japan’s 'kanban' are still hanging in there
Little information remains about the personal life of the artisan Kojiro Shimizu. His personality and interests, his passions and motivations — all are shrouded in mystery. What we know is that he worked in Kyoto in the late 19th and early 20th century and that he appeared to be on good terms with...
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 27, 2016
Ex-pitcher Saito lands job as adviser for Padres
Former major leaguer Takashi Saito has been appointed club adviser for the San Diego Padres and will take on the new role starting Jan. 1, baseball sources said Tuesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 22, 2016
Former MLB general manager Randy Smith joins Fighters as senior adviser
Ex-major league general manager Randy Smith will be a senior adviser to the GM and major league scouting director to the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, the Pacific League club announced Thursday.
Japan Times
SPORTS / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Nov 1, 2016
San Diego, Chargers hold special place in writer's heart
San Diego may lose its NFL Chargers. And because MAS considers himself an honorary San Diegan, he is despondent over that possibility. Why? Well, it's a long but — MAS hopes — interesting story. So, here goes.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 3, 2016
Sporting pacemaker, San Diego Zoo's Tasmanian devil Nick set to screech anew
A Tasmanian devil named Nick is back in his exhibit area at the San Diego Zoo after receiving a pacemaker to make his heartbeat normal.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 30, 2016
Watanabe, GW claim place in NIT title game
The George Washington men's basketball team didn't receive an invitation to the 68-team NCAA Tournament.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 12, 2016
Padres hire former MLB star Nomo
The San Diego Padres on Thursday announced the hire of former major league pitcher Hideo Nomo as an adviser for baseball operations.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 7, 2016
Hanshin signs former Padres pitcher Mateo
The Hanshin Tigers have acquired right-hander Marcos Mateo, the Central League club announced Thursday.
WORLD
Jan 7, 2016
SeaWorld, California authorities reach settlement in safety cases
SeaWorld and California regulators said on Wednesday they have reached a settlement over allegations that the marine park did not properly train its employees to interact with its famed killer whales.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 30, 2015
Former MLB pitcher Saito sees game through different lens as Padres intern
For many players, leaving the game begs the huge question of what to do next, but for former big league reliever Takashi Saito, that period was remarkably brief.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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