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SHOHEI OHTANI

BASEBALL / MLB
May 25, 2018
Angels decide to push back Shohei Ohtani's next start
Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled start on Sunday against the New York Yankees, nixing the highly anticipated pitching matchup between the rising star and Masahiro Tanaka, the Los Angeles Angels announced on Thursday.
Japan Times
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May 25, 2018
Takuma Sato set for title defense at Indy 500 after historic win
It's a little ironic the only time Takuma Sato might really be able to slow down, as he prepares to defend his title in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, is when he's strapped into a car and about to take off in a machine that can reach speeds in excess of 200 mph (322 kph).
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 20, 2018
Angels manager Mike Scioscia won't stop Shohei Ohtani from participating in Home Run Derby
If Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani wants to take part in the Home Run Derby during the All Star festivities in July, his manager, Mike Scioscia, won't stand in his way.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 16, 2018
Shohei Ohtani replica sets sell out on first day
Japanese sporting goods maker Asics Corp. said Wednesday that all of its limited-edition replica baseball gear sets of Los Angeles Angels pitching-slugging sensation Shohei Ohtani sold out in one day.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
May 14, 2018
Kiyomiya already getting star treatment from NPB world
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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 13, 2018
Open doors are the key to the future
Encouraging the free flow of people both at the individual and organizational level makes perfect sense.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 3, 2018
Shohei Ohtani named AL Rookie of Month
Shohei Ohtani was named the American League Rookie of the Month for April, MLB announced Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 30, 2018
Shohei Ohtani's MLB fireworks wow Japanese baseball world
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters were busy preparing to face the Chiba Lotte Marines on Saturday afternoon when the events happening at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, reached the visitors' clubhouse at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 30, 2018
Shohei Ohtani to miss planned start due to ankle sprain
The Los Angeles Angels' two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani will not start in Tuesday's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles due to a sprained ankle, the American League club said Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Apr 29, 2018
'Reborn' pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa off to good start for Fighters
Naoyuki Uwasawa declared himself reborn in mid-December.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 28, 2018
Yu Darvish strikes out eight Brewers, gets no-decision
Yu Darvish struck out eight over six strong innings but missed out on his first win with the Chicago Cubs, who took advantage of a costly Milwaukee Brewers fielding error to pull off a 3-2 victory on Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 19, 2018
Angels' Shohei Ohtani eager to get back on mound
The issue of blisters that shadowed Shohei Ohtani during his first five pro seasons in Japan has come with him to the major leagues.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Apr 16, 2018
In Shohei Ohtani, Japan finally has its world-beater
It must take a considerable amount of willpower for Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters manager Hideki Kuriyama not to respond to questions about his former player Shohei Ohtani with a simple, "I told you so." Although the sly smile he lets slip on occasion more or less does the job.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 10, 2018
Shohei Ohtani receives AL Player of the Week honor
Shohei Ohtani was named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, MLB announced Monday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 4, 2018
Japanese baseball community reacts to Shohei Ohtani's first MLB homer
The Japanese baseball community was celebrating on Wednesday after former Pacific League MVP Shohei Ohtani followed up his first pitching win in the majors with a stellar batting effort in his home debut with the Los Angeles Angels.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 2, 2018
Fighters manager Hideki Kuriyama 'relieved' by Shohei Ohtani's strong start with Angels
The day after the Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani won his pitching debut, Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters manager Hideki Kuriyama said Monday he was relieved to see the two-way talent start off in style since making his move from the Nippon Professional Baseball team.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 19, 2018
Laird confident Fighters can compete in 2018
Brandon Laird rounded third base wearing a big smile on Saturday afternoon at Jingu Stadium. As he headed for home, Laird held out his left hand and tapped his palm with the index and middle fingers of his right, pantomiming someone making sushi, as he does after all of his home runs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 18, 2018
Shohei Ohtani working diligently to get up to speed on MLB level
Now that slugging pitcher Shohei Ohtani has reached the promised land, it's time for him to make good on his promise — although the day that happens appears some way off.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 7, 2018
Shohei Ohtani gets non-roster invitation to Angels' spring training
Slugging ace pitcher Shohei Ohtani was among the 19 non-roster players invited to the Los Angeles Angels' spring training in Tempe, Arizona, the American League ballclub said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 8, 2018
Angels GM Billy Eppler meets with Fighters to seek advice about Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler met with Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters officials on Monday to seek advice in preparation for slugging ace pitcher Shohei Ohtani's move to the majors.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Thanks, tourists. Views of Mount Fuji are now blocked.
Tourists pose in front of a convenience store with Mount Fuji on Friday in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. Local residents are upset over littering, overcrowding and the inconvenience caused by the visitors.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Two more arrested over brutal murder of couple in Tochigi
A vehicle carrying Seiha Sekine, the 32-year-old common-law husband of the deceased Tokyo couple's first daughter, leaves a police station in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward on Tuesday.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
Unlike 10 years ago, Japan's new security bill sparks little debate
The Lower House starts discussing a security clearance bill on April 19 in Tokyo.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
Xi bristles as Macron and von der Leyen urge China to do more on Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen walk after their meeting in Paris on Monday.
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A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
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