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NORICHIKA AOKI

Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 27, 2016
Mariners to send Aoki back to minors: source
Seattle Mariners outfielder Norichika Aoki is set for a demotion to the minors for the second time this season, a team source revealed Friday after the Mariners' 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 14, 2016
Lee connects on walk-off homer to lift Mariners
Norichika Aoki extended his hitting streak to eight games and former Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks slugger Lee Dae-ho hit a two-run walk-off home run in the 10th inning, as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 for their first home win of the season on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 14, 2016
Aoki making progress before fifth season in majors
Norichika Aoki said he is finding his feet at the plate on Sunday after going 2-for-2 in a preseason game for the Seattle Mariners.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 3, 2016
Tanaka looks sharp in first simulated game
New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka overwhelmed minor leaguers in his first simulated game of the spring camp on Wednesday, striking out five of six batters with his 30 pitches.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 2, 2016
Iwakuma, Aoki display easy rapport in Mariners camp
Seattle Mariners' right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma showed Tuesday just how much he appreciates having former Japan teammate Norichika Aoki with him in camp this year.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 17, 2016
Aoki eyes big impact on return to American League
Outfielder Norichika Aoki said Sunday he wants to return to the American League with a bang this year.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 4, 2015
Mariners sign Aoki to one-year deal
The Seattle Mariners announced the signing of outfielder Norichika Aoki to a one-year contract on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 1, 2015
Mariners want to sign Aoki: report
The Seattle Mariners have added free agent Norichika Aoki to their list of acquisition targets for next season, The News Tribune said Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 24, 2015
Giants to exercise Aoki's option: report
The San Francisco Giants will pick up the $5.5 million option on Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki on "presuming he continues to heal", CBSSports.com reported on Friday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 29, 2015
Giants' Aoki pleased to be back on field
San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki said Monday it was great to be back as he resumed batting practice after a spell away from the team due to health issues.
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Sep 5, 2015
Time for NPB to scrap automatic pitcher ejection rule
It is time for Japanese baseball to revoke — or at least amend — the rule on automatic ejection of the pitcher when a batter is hit in the head by a pitch. According to the in-Japan-only regulation, an umpire must toss out of the game any pitcher who throws one into a batter's helmet, intentionally or not, and regardless of the situation and type of pitch.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 25, 2015
Aoki remains on DL, awaits return to Giants
San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki remained on the disabled list in minor league rehab on Friday, awaiting his return to the majors.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 24, 2015
Giants delay Aoki's return from Triple-A
Norichika Aoki's return to the San Francisco Giants will be delayed, the National League club said Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 22, 2015
Aoki poised to return to Giants after rehab game
San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki may be activated as early as Friday after playing a game in the minors, his first in over a month, on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 19, 2015
Giants' Aoki nearing return after injury
Norichika Aoki is close to making his return from a fractured fibula he suffered a month ago, the San Francisco Giants' leadoff man said Saturday.
Japan Times
SPORTS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Jun 30, 2015
Sasaki deserves a shot at coaching Samurai Blue
By guiding Nadeshiko Japan into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup for a second consecutive time, coach Norio Sasaki has clearly established his acumen as both a motivator and strategist.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 24, 2015
Aoki placed on DL with broken fibula
San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki was diagnosed as having a fracture in his right fibula on Tuesday, and has been placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Japan Times
SPORTS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Jun 13, 2015
Tokyo 2020 plans changing like the wind
"A promise made is a debt unpaid." — Robert Service
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 22, 2014
Royals' Aoki placed on DL
Kansas City Royals leadoff man Norichika Aoki has been placed on the 15-day disabled List, the team announced Saturday.

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