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KOJI UEHARA

BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 18, 2015
Uehara won't pitch again this season
Koji Uehara is officially out for the season after being told by the Boston Red Sox on Monday that he would not be pitching this year.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Jun 30, 2015
Emulating 'Evil Empire' lands Red Sox in last place
Awhile back, Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino famously referred to the arch rival New York Yankees as "The Evil Empire."
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 17, 2015
Uehara plagued by back pain: report
Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara was experiencing lower back pain last August, the Boston Herald reported Monday on its website.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 26, 2014
Uehara says Red Sox have made good moves in offseason
Right-hander Koji Uehara praised the Boston Red Sox's busy offseason on Friday, when he met reporters in Tokyo.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 6, 2014
Struggling Uehara requests time off
Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara said Friday that he has asked the team's manager to remove him temporarily from the closer's role.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Jul 12, 2014
Luna an All-Star snub despite playing at high level
Hector Luna will probably spend the All-Star break relaxing, when really, he should be working. Instead, the Chunichi Dragons third baseman will be on the outside looking in during the NPB All-Star Series July 18 and 19.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 6, 2014
Uehara credited with win after Herrera's walk-off hit
Koji Uehara was nearly perfect on Saturday, easily retiring all three batters he faced in the ninth inning and earning the win as the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 in the first game of their double header.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 15, 2014
Red Sox pitcher Uehara undergoes MRI on shoulder, ready to rejoin team
Boston Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara underwent an MRI scan on his pitching shoulder on Monday, and the team announced that no issues were found with the joint.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 12, 2014
Uehara complains of stiff shoulder
Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara missed a mound appearance against the New York Yankees Friday due to stiffness in his right shoulder, manager John Farrell revealed the same day.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 2, 2014
Uehara, Tazawa visit White House as Obama honors BoSox
Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara and relief pitcher Junichi Tazawa were honored with their 2013 World Series champion teammates in a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 16, 2013
Uehara, Tazawa star in victory
Koji Uehara picked up his third save of the postseason as the Boston Red Sox edged the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Tuesday to take a 2-1 lead in the American League Championship Series.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 11, 2013
Uehara posts 12th save in Red Sox win over Royals
Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara retired all three batters he faced in the ninth inning in a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.

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