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CINCINNATI REDS

Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 12, 2022
Seiya Suzuki drives in run to help Cubs win 'Field of Dreams' game
Replicating a scene from the film, both teams entered the ground set in cornfields in Dyersville wearing respective uniforms from the 1910s and 20s before a sold-out crowd of 7,823.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 27, 2022
Former Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama to return to NPB with Carp
The Carp are hoping Akiyama will play in the outfield and lead off following the departure of slugger Seiya Suzuki to the Chicago Cubs ahead of this season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 19, 2022
Shogo Akiyama to return to Japan after lack of U.S. interest
The 34-year-old, who joined the Reds on a three-year, $21 million contract ahead of the 2020 season, said he will fly back to his homeland within days and look for his next team there.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 16, 2022
Shogo Akiyama to leave Padres' Triple-A affiliate
The former Seibu Lions standout is looking for a new team and will consider joining a Nippon Professional Baseball club, according to a source.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 8, 2022
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo belts first home run of season in win for Pirates
With two outs, Tsutsugo whiffed at a fastball before blasting a high 1-2 heater from reliever Phillip Diehl, sending it 118 meters into the stands.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 6, 2022
Reds release Shogo Akiyama with one year left on deal
The 33-year-old, who will still receive $8 million from Cincinnati, becomes a free agent and can sign with any other MLB team or return to play in Japan.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 4, 2022
Shohei Ohtani homers as Shogo Akiyama misses Reds' Opening Day roster
Ohtani looks sharp in Angels' spring camp. Akiyama, meanwhile, has a decision to make ahead of his final season of a three-year deal with Cincinnati.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 16, 2021
Rays' Randy Arozarena and Reds' Jonathan India named top rookies
The two players both earned overwhelming approval from Baseball Writers Association of America voters who selected the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award winners.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 21, 2021
Pirates' Yoshitomo Tsutsugo hits homer and two RBIs in loss to Reds
The left-handed slugger belted the home run off a fastball from Cincinnati starter Vladimir Gutierrez, launching it to the stands behind right field.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 27, 2021
Reds' Shogo Akiyama leaves camp for personal reasons
Outfielder Shogo Akiyama will leave Cincinnati Reds spring training in Goodyear, Arizona, to tend to a personal matter, a team official said Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 30, 2020
Masahiro Tanaka and Shogo Akiyama gear up for expanded postseason
The two players are among six Japanese players participating in the wild-card round, including three experiencing their first big-league playoffs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 25, 2020
Rays' Yoshitomo Tsutsugo homers in MLB debut; Shogo Akiyama hits RBI single in first at-bat for Reds
Tsutsugo, who signed with the Rays over the winter, blasted an opposite-field home run off Blue Jays starter Ryu Hyun-jin.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 31, 2019
Lions outfielder Shogo Akiyama OKs deal with Reds: report
Seibu Lions outfielder Shogo Akiyama has agreed to a three-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds, according to a report released Monday on MLB.com.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Sep 20, 2016
No-nonsense skipper Baker a good fit for title-contending Nationals
"Do you think you've ended up spoiling the teams you've managed previously?", MAS asked Dusty Baker, during a pregame chat with the Washington Nationals first-year skipper.

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