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DETROIT TIGERS

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Kenta Maeda pitches in the in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros at Target Field, Minneapolis, on Oct.10. Maeda signed for the Detroit Tigers earlier this week.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 1, 2023
Maeda keen to deliver goods at new club Detroit
"It's pleasing they wanted me to help the team. ... I want to give all I have for the Tigers in any situation," the 35-year-old said.
Kenta Maeda pitches for the Twins in the playoffs against the Astros in October. Maeda has signed a two-year deal with the division rival Tigers.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 29, 2023
Detroit Tigers sign right-hander Maeda to two-year deal
The 35-year-old from Osaka Prefecture will make $14 million in 2024 and $10 million in 2025.
Kenta Maeda pitches for the Twins during the 2023 ALDS in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Oct. 10.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 27, 2023
Free-agent pitcher Kenta Maeda set to join Tigers
Maeda is 65-49 with a 3.92 ERA over 190 career MLB games.
Shohei Ohtani will start the first game of a doubleheader against the Tigers in Detroit  on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 27, 2023
Angels move up Shohei Ohtani's next start to Thursday
Thursday's start is expected to be Ohtani's last before the trade deadline.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 7, 2023
Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida has two hits in victory over Tigers
"Results are what matter in the regular season," Yoshida said. "I"m happy with an H (for a hit) flashed on the scoreboard no matter how I get it."
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 8, 2022
Shohei Ohtani connects on 33rd home run during Angels' loss against Tigers
Shohei Ohtani hit his 33rd home run of the season as the Los Angeles Angels lost 5-4 to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 6, 2022
Shohei Ohtani homers twice as Angels rout Tigers
The two-way star raised his home run count to 32 this season as the Angels finished the night with 16 hits.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 22, 2022
Angels' Shohei Ohtani struck by stomach virus during loss to Tigers
Ohtani was pulled after struggling through four innings and took the loss in a 4-0 defeat.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 20, 2021
Shohei Ohtani records career-high 112th hit as Angels rally to beat Tigers
Ohtani had a single in the third inning before legging out an infield single and coming home in the Angels' six-run sixth.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 19, 2021
Shohei Ohtani connects on 40th home run, pitches eight strong innings in victory
The 27-year-old Japanese star homered and got the pitching win in the same game for the first time since he moved to the majors in 2017.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 18, 2021
Detroit Tigers announcer apologizes after using racist accent to discuss Shohei Ohtani
The comment and apology were widely condemned on social media, with many criticizing the announcer, Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Morris, for saying he was sorry if he offended anyone.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 21, 2021
Shohei Ohtani moves into tie for MLB home run lead during Angels' loss
Shohei Ohtani hit his 23rd home run of the season Sunday and is now tied with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for the MLB lead.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 20, 2021
Shohei Ohtani continues home run tear as Angels win
Ohtani has hit five home runs in his past five games, increasing his season total to 22
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 18, 2021
Shohei Ohtani earns third win of year in latest two-way start
Ohtani (3-1) allowed five hits, a walk and hit a batter while striking out five in a 78-pitch effort. He walked twice in three trips to the plate.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 2, 2021
MLB returns with COVID-19 still big part of picture
Not even the excitement of MLB opening day on Thursday could provide a break from COVID-19 as ballparks across the United States were left mostly empty while the game in Washington, D.C. between the Nationals and New York Mets was postponed after positive tests.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 10, 2019
Angels' Shohei Ohtani gets first two hits of season in rout of Tigers
Shohei Ohtani picked up his first hit of the season in a 2-for-4 showing at the plate and three Los Angeles Angels pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout of the Detroit Tigers in Thursday's 13-0 victory.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 10, 2018
Toledo Mud Hens release reliever Junichi Tazawa
The Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens released right-hander Junichi Tazawa on Monday after he played for them for just over a month.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 5, 2018
Reliever Junichi Tazawa signs minor league deal with Tigers
Right-handed reliever Junichi Tazawa has signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers, the American League club announced Monday.
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.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 3, 2016
Swallows acquire first baseman Green
The Detroit Tigers announced Wednesday that they have sold the contract of minor league first baseman Dean Green to the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world