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HISASHI IWAKUMA

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BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 23, 2021
Mariners CEO resigns over offensive remarks toward Hisashi Iwakuma
Minority owner Kevin Mather stepped down just days after comments belittling the English ability of Iwakuma and other players were made public.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 13, 2021
Hisashi Iwakuma joins Mariners as special assignment coach
The Seattle Mariners announced Tuesday that former pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma has rejoined the organization as a special assignment coach reporting directly to general manager Jerry Dipoto.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Oct 19, 2020
Former Eagles and Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma to retire at end of season
Iwakuma joined the Mariners in 2012 and racked up 63 wins over his time with the club.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Feb 27, 2019
Hisashi Iwakuma throws in practice for first time since returning to Japan with Giants
Former major league pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma on Wednesday threw for the first time in practice since making his return to Japanese baseball with the Yomiuri Giants.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 9, 2019
Hisashi Iwakuma wishes new Mariner Kikuchi well
Former Seattle Mariners and now-Yomiuri Giants right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma said Tuesday he hopes Yusei Kikuchi will make his mark on the majors when he joins the American League club.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 6, 2018
Former Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma to join Yomiuri Giants
The Yomiuri Giants announced Thursday they have reached an agreement to acquire former major league pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma for next season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 30, 2018
Hisashi Iwakuma hits snag in comeback attempt
Hisashi Iwakuma faces a delay to his comeback, originally scheduled for late spring, after a lingering right shoulder injury halted a simulated game Saturday at the Seattle Mariners' complex in Peoria, Arizona.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 17, 2018
Mariners invite Iwakuma to spring training
The Seattle Mariners, who re-signed Hisashi Iwakuma via a minor-league deal in late November, invited the Japanese right-hander to spring training Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 20, 2017
Hisashi Iwakuma says Mariners have offered him new deal
Free agent pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma said Monday he has received an offer to rejoin the Seattle Mariners.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 3, 2017
Mariners hurler Hisashi Iwakuma becomes a free agent
The Seattle Mariners announced Thursday they have declined the 2018 club option on veteran right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma, who has been sidelined with shoulder issues since May.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 20, 2017
Mariners' Iwakuma admits he is done for season
Seattle Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma, who has been on the disabled list with a shoulder inflammation since May, admitted Tuesday he will be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 15, 2017
Mariners hurler Iwakuma not expected to pitch again this season
Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said Thursday the chances are low that right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma will return from the disabled list to play this season with only three weeks left.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 5, 2017
Iwakuma comeback delayed by sore shoulder
A sore shoulder will delay the return of right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma, who went on the disabled list on May 10 with shoulder inflammation, the Seattle Mariners said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 20, 2017
Iwakuma lasts two innings in rehab start
Seattle Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma was removed from a Triple A Tacoma Rainiers game after pitching just two innings in his second rehab start on Monday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 16, 2017
Iwakuma eyeing July return
Seattle Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma, who was placed on the disabled list last week due to right shoulder inflammation, said Monday he expects to return to the mound before the All-Star break.
BASEBALL / MLB
May 11, 2017
Mariners' Iwakuma placed on 10-day DL due to sore shoulder
Seattle Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma has been placed on the 10-day disabled list due to inflammation in his right shoulder, the American League club said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 4, 2017
Mariners starter Iwakuma makes spring debut against Rangers
Seattle Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma made his first start in a spring training game on Friday, allowing one run in two innings in his team's 8-2 defeat to the Texas Rangers.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Dec 22, 2016
Tanaka, Iwakuma the dream ticket for Japan's WBC roster
Samurai Japan added the first major league player to its roster for the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday, when Houston Astros outfielder Norichika Aoki signed up for his third WBC.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 13, 2016
Tanaka, Iwakuma set to face off
Former Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles teammates Masahiro Tanaka and Hisashi Iwakuma are scheduled to start against each other for the first time Sunday, when the New York Yankees host the Seattle Mariners.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 11, 2016
MLB stars remember 3/11
Five years on from the massive earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan that took so many lives, Japanese major leaguers who began their careers in the affected area cast their minds back to the disaster while promising to provide whatever inspiration they can from the mound.

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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