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SAN DIEGO PADRES

Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 13, 2021
Yu Darvish earns first win with Padres after two no-decisions
The 34-year-old gave up one run on three hits in seven innings for San Diego in their road victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 10, 2021
Joe Musgrove stymies Rangers for first no-hitter in Padres history
In the franchise's 53rd season, the San Diego Padres finally have a no-hitter.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 6, 2021
California's MLB teams get go-ahead to open season with limited number of fans
The California Department of Public Health gave baseball teams and fans cause for spring fever Friday when it announced that spectators can return to the state's baseball stadiums in gradually increasing numbers starting on opening day as the coronavirus pandemic subsides.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 1, 2021
Padres' Tommy Pham feels 'lucky' to take field again after stabbing
Just over four months after he was stabbed in the lower back, San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham expressed joy just to be able to take the field again.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 18, 2021
Fernando Tatis Jr. agrees to record extension with Padres
Tatis, 22, won a Silver Slugger award after hitting .277 with 17 home runs and 45 RBIs in 59 games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 2, 2021
Yu Darvish excited to begin new chapter with Padres in San Diego
Darvish went 8-3 and led the NL in wins with a 2.01 ERA and 93 strikeouts in 12 starts for the Cubs last season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 29, 2020
Padres reportedly acquire Cubs' Yu Darvish in seven-player deal
The San Diego Padres' whirlwind offseason continued Monday night as they reportedly acquired right-hander Yu Darvish from the Chicago Cubs as part of a seven-player deal.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 15, 2019
Padres continue pursuit of free agent Machado
The San Diego Padres have doubled down on their pursuit of free agent infielder Manny Machado. Padres general manager A.J. Preller flew to Miami last week to have a second meeting with Machado, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Multiple media outlets subsequently confirmed the report on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 21, 2018
Yomiuri acquires former Padres infielder Christian Villanueva
The Yomiuri Giants said Wednesday they have signed Mexican-born infielder Christian Villanueva, who played for the San Diego Padres this past season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 9, 2018
Padres pitcher Kazuhisa Makita sent to minors for fourth time in 2018
A day after being recalled, Kazuhisa Makita was sent down to the minors for the fourth time in his major league debut season, the San Diego Padres announced Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 8, 2018
Padres recall Kazuhisa Makita from minors
The San Diego Padres said they have called up right-hander Kazuhisa Makita from the minors Saturday, the day after the National League team optioned the Japanese to Triple-A El Paso.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 25, 2018
Padres call up Kazuhisa Makita from minors
The San Diego Padres announced Sunday they have called up Kazuhisa Makita from the minors again after sending the Japanese submarine right-hander down for the second time earlier this month.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 8, 2018
Padres send struggling Kazuhisa Makita to minors
The San Diego Padres said Monday they have sent struggling right-hander Kazuhisa Makita down to the minors.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 10, 2018
Padres' Kazuhisa Makita hopes submarine pitching style will aid transition to majors
Right-hander Kazuhisa Makita said Wednesday he aims to make the most of his submarine pitching in the majors when he moves to the San Diego Padres after seven seasons with the Seibu Lions.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Jan 8, 2018
Lions no strangers to posting system
While some NPB teams, such as the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, may scoff at the posting system, don't count the Seibu Lions among them.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 7, 2018
Padres acquire Kazuhisa Makita from Seibu
The San Diego Padres have signed Seibu Lions submarine right-hander Kazuhisa Makita via the posting system, the National League club announced Saturday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 7, 2017
Shohei Ohtani, representatives wrap up round of meetings with seven MLB clubs
Shohei Ohtani has completed a round of meetings with all seven major league clubs in the running to sign him, U.S. media reported Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 27, 2016
Ex-pitcher Saito lands job as adviser for Padres
Former major leaguer Takashi Saito has been appointed club adviser for the San Diego Padres and will take on the new role starting Jan. 1, baseball sources said Tuesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 22, 2016
Former MLB general manager Randy Smith joins Fighters as senior adviser
Ex-major league general manager Randy Smith will be a senior adviser to the GM and major league scouting director to the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, the Pacific League club announced Thursday.
Japan Times
SPORTS / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Nov 1, 2016
San Diego, Chargers hold special place in writer's heart
San Diego may lose its NFL Chargers. And because MAS considers himself an honorary San Diegan, he is despondent over that possibility. Why? Well, it's a long but — MAS hopes — interesting story. So, here goes.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Biden calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ along with rivals China and Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in Syracuse, New York, on April 25.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
Harajuku strives to reclaim its former glory — and surpass it
Laforet Harajuku, which celebrated its 45th anniversary last year, has been a witness to the district's evolution over the years.
Saudi Arabia steps up Gaza-related arrests as Israel ties edge closer
The arrests for Gaza-related posts indicate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s regime will take a hard line against citizens not toeing the line when it comes to normalizing ties with Israel.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.

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