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MLB ALL STAR GAME

National League designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a three-run homer in the third inning of the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 17, 2024
Ohtani launches three-run homer as NL loses All-Star Game
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran delivered a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning to lead the American League to a 5-3 victory over the NL.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani was named to the NL All-Star team for the first time after being named to the AL squad three times.
BASEBALL
Jul 8, 2024
Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga make All-Star team as MLB reveals rosters
Ohtani is an All-Star for the fourth time, while Imanaga was chosen in his first MLB season.
Shohei Ohtani was named to the AL All-Star team as both a hitter and pitcher for the third straight season.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 21, 2023
Shohei Ohtani's All-Star helmet draws winning bid of $98,010
The helmet Shohei Ohtani used in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 11 was sold for $98,010, or about ¥13.7 million, on the MLB official auction site.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 21, 2023
Shohei Ohtani's All-Star helmet draws winning bid of $98,010
The helmet two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels used in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 11 was sold for $98,010, or about ¥13.7 million, on the MLB official auction site.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 12, 2023
Mariners fans woo Shohei Ohtani at All-Star game in Seattle
Ohtani struck out against National League starter Zac Gallen, but that didn't prevent the crowd at T-Mobile Park from rekindling their chants during the Japanese star's second at-bat.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 11, 2023
Shohei Ohtani eyes first home run at third straight All-Star Game
Ohtani received the most fan votes for AL position players and was picked among 13 AL pitchers by fellow MLB players, getting a two-way nod for the third straight year.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 11, 2023
Playoff-hungry Shohei Ohtani eyes free agency: 'It sucks to lose'
The Angels superstar is expected to command a record contract — with some speculating figures of $500 million or more — if and when he hits the open market.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 3, 2023
Shohei Ohtani named to All-Star roster as pitcher after also earning spot as DH
Ohtani, the dual threat who leads MLB with 31 home runs, was voted as the AL's starting designated hitter in ballots unveiled Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 23, 2023
Shohei Ohtani leads AL in votes to earn spot as starting DH for All-Star Game
Ohtani will be making his his third straight All-Star appearance.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 19, 2022
Juan Soto on Nationals negotiations: 'Don't know what to trust'
The second-year All-Star called the leak of his decision to decline a 15-year, $440 million contract 'pretty frustrating,' but said his motivation for now was to concentrate on baseball.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 15, 2022
Shohei Ohtani declines invite to Home Run Derby; Corey Seager completes field
The Texas Rangers' Corey Seager will swing for the fences in his return to Dodger Stadium next week, accepting the eighth and final spot in Monday's Home Run Derby.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 12, 2022
Dodger Stadium workers vote to authorize strike ahead of All-Star game
More than 1,500 workers for concessions giant Compass Group and Levy Restaurants voted 99% in support of the authorization, and union leaders said a strike could be called at any moment.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 11, 2022
Shohei Ohtani named All-Star as pitcher and hitter for second straight year
Ohtani has hit 19 home runs as a designated hitter and has a 2.44 ERA in 14 starts as a pitcher this season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 12, 2021
All-Star pitchers Yu Darvish and Yusei Kikuchi placed on injured list
San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish and Seattle Mariners lefty Yusei Kikuchi were placed on the 10-day injured list by their respective teams on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 6, 2021
Angels manager says Shohei Ohtani will pitch and hit in All-Star Game
Joe Maddon said he and Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, who is piloting the AL All-Star team, have already spoken about a plan for Ohtani for the July 13 game at Denver's Coors Field.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 2, 2021
MLB sued for moving All-Star Game out of Atlanta
A pro-business group based in Texas, the Job Creators Network, has filed a federal lawsuit against Major League Baseball for moving the All-Star Game out of Atlanta, seeking $1 billion in punitive damages and $100 million in damages to local businesses.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 7, 2021
Colorado to host MLB All-Star Game after Georgia voting law prompts pullout
The annual midseason event was relocated from Atlanta in protest over Georgia's new voting restrictions.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 3, 2021
MLB takes All-Star Game out of Atlanta in response to Georgia voting law
The announcement comes one day after U.S. President Joe Biden called for the game to be moved out of Atlanta.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 1, 2021
Biden supports moving MLB All-Star Game in response to Georgia voting restrictions
U.S. President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would support moving MLB's July All-Star Game from Atlanta as a protest against Georgia's new voting restrictions.
BASEBALL / MLB
May 31, 2018
Shohei Ohtani listed on MLB All-Star ballot as designated hitter
Los Angeles Angels two-way talent Shohei Ohtani was listed on the All-Star ballot as a designated hitter as Major League Baseball's Communications Twitter account released the fan ballot for each league on Wednesday.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
One dead, three missing as heavy rain batters Tohoku
Camera footage shows the Mogami River bursting its banks in Tozawa, Yamagata Prefecture, on Friday morning.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
Yen rally could help end crushing wage decay in Japan
Some economists say a sticky weak yen trend would have a negative impact on Japan's real wage growth.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Terunofuji, as he tends to do, returns to stamp his authority on sumo pretenders
Terunofuji (left) throws down Kirishima on Tuesday to build on his perfect record at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japanese startups advised to internationalize to get some global mojo
Entrepreneurs who participated in the Beyond Japan Zero to X program last year share their experiences in the United States during a meeting in May in Tokyo.

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