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HIDEKI KURIYAMA

Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Mariners during a spring training start in Glendale, Arizona, on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Mar 14, 2024
Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto loses final spring training start
Yamamoto gave up four runs on eight hits in his final spring training start.
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani steals second base against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California, on Sept. 3.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 12, 2023
Ohtani mentor Kuriyama sees more landmarks for new Dodger
The Japanese two-way star has agreed to a $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani talks about receiving his second AL MVP award on MLB Network on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 17, 2023
Hideki Kuriyama praises Shohei Ohtani after second MVP win
"He has achieved a magnificent feat, and it makes me very happy," Kuriyama said.
Shohei Ohtani's AL home run title "was unthinkable around a decade ago" according to Sadaharu Oh, Japan's all-time home run leader.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 3, 2023
Hideki Kuriyama and Sadaharu Oh hail Shohei Ohtani's home run feat
Oh, Japan's all-time home run leader with 868, said he was in awe of the heights Ohtani has reached.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 2, 2023
Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama reveals team's secrets for success at WBC
Kuriyama believes Japan's performance at the WBC impressed baseball fans both inside and outside Japan.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 27, 2023
Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama critical of sudden bracket change during WBC
Kuriyama said he had been preparing to face the United States in the semifinals instead of in the final.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 11, 2023
Kensuke Kondo emerging as key member of Samurai Japan lineup at World Baseball Classic
Kondo has played a big role for Samurai Japan as the batter between Lars Nootbaar and Shohei Ohtani.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Jan 6, 2023
Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida to play for Samurai Japan at World Baseball Classic
Yoshida's participation WBC will be a departure from the behavior of past Japanese stars moving abroad for the first time,
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Dec 8, 2022
Samurai Japan manager wants Shohei Ohtani to hit and pitch during World Baseball Classic
Hideki Kuriyama, Japan's manager for the World Baseball Classic, said Tuesday he is pondering whether Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani should pitch at next March's tournament, hit, or do both.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 17, 2022
Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic
'I have officially informed Team Japan Manager Mr. Kuriyama that I would like to participate in next year's WBC,' Ohtani said on social media.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 18, 2022
Samurai Japan skipper's hopes high for Munetaka Murakami and Roki Sasaki
Kuriyama sugggested Lotte ace Sasaki, who will turn 21 on Nov. 3, might not pitch in November, but that he expects Swallows slugger Murakami to rise to the occasion in the autumn friendlies.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 4, 2022
Roki Sasaki and Munetaka Murakami highlight Samurai Japan's November squad
Manager Hideki Kuriyama's men will face the Fighters and Giants at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 5 and 7, respectively, before a pair of games against Australia on Nov. 9 and 10.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Aug 15, 2022
Hideki Kuriyama considers options for Samurai Japan roster after trip to U.S.
The Japan manager is gauging the interest Japan's MLB stars have in competing in the World Baseball Classic.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Jul 29, 2022
Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama excited about challenge of new WBC format
'It's an easy-to-understand, tense and pressure-packed format,' Kuriyama said during a news conference. 'I'm going to be under great pressure. But it's going to be baseball at its best.'
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Jun 4, 2022
Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama brings own unique style to dugout
Kuriyama established a track record as someone who is unbound by convention during his time as manager of the Fighters.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 18, 2022
MLB labor deal opens door for Shohei Ohtani to play in 2023 World Baseball Classic
The 2023 WBC, originally scheduled for March 2021, was in doubt until MLB agreed on a new labor deal with its union.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 1, 2021
Shohei Ohtani mentor Hideki Kuriyama to become new Japan manager
The 60-year-old is credited with masterminding Ohtani's development as a two-way star while a member of the Fighters, before his move to the Los Angeles Angels.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2021
Shohei Ohtani mentor Hideki Kuriyama leaves Nippon Ham manager role
The 60-year-old masterminded the development of the Los Angeles Angels star when many initially questioned the decision to give him the chance to both pitch and bat.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Oct 17, 2021
Departing Fighters manager helped Shohei Ohtani find his footing
Hideki Kuriyama won two PL pennants and a Japan Series in Sapporo, but his greatest accomplishment may have been his contribution to the Angels two-way star's development.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 16, 2021
Shohei Ohtani's mentor Hideki Kuriyama to step down as Fighters manager
Nippon Ham Fighters manager Hideki Kuriyama, who orchestrated Shohei Ohtani's development as a two-way star, announced Saturday that he will step down at the end of the season.

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