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WORLD SERIES

Former Yakult Swallows catcher Atsuya Furuta (left) reunites with former teammate and current Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo ahead of Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 3, 2023
Diamondbacks manager revels in Japan lessons
"The lessons I learned were that the tedious work habits pay off," Torey Lovullo said.
Texas Rangers players storm the field after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks to win the World Series in Game 5 on Wednesday in Phoenix.
BASEBALL
Nov 2, 2023
Rangers down Diamondbacks in Game 5 for first World Series title
A 5-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5 on Wednesday clinched the Rangers' first title in three trips to the Fall Classic.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney during the first inning of Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday in Phoenix.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 1, 2023
Offensive explosion moves Rangers to cusp of World Series title
The Rangers rolled to an 11-7 win and are now one victory away from their first World Series championship.
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc (left) and catcher Jonah Heim celebrate after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 31, 2023
Rangers bounce back to down Diamondbacks and lead World Series
The Rangers suffered an early blow when starter Max Scherzer was pulled from the mound after just 36 scoreless pitches with an apparent back injury.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly during the seventh inning of his team's Game 2 victory in the World Series in Arlington, Texas
BASEBALL
Oct 29, 2023
Diamondbacks rout Rangers to pull level in World Series
Arizona pitcher Merrill Kelly struck out nine and scattered three hits over seven innings to spark the Diamondbacks to a 9-1 win.
Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia celebrates after hitting the game-winning home run in the 11th inning of Game 1 of the World Series on Friday in Arlington, Texas.
BASEBALL
Oct 28, 2023
Adolis Garcia's blast lifts Rangers in World Series opener
Garcia's eighth home run of the postseason pushed his RBI total to 22, eclipsing David Freese (2011) for the most in one postseason in MLB history.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo speaks to the media prior to the start of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 27, 2023
'It's real': Diamondbacks ready to silence critics, Lovullo says
Arizona reached the post-season as a sixth-seed wild card and defied the odds to reach Major League Baseball's biggest stage.
Relief pitcher Paul Sewald celebrates with catcher Gabriel Moreno after the Diamondbacks defeated the Phillies in Game 7 of the NLCS.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 25, 2023
Diamondbacks cap NLCS comeback to stun Phillies in Game 7
Corbin Carroll collected three hits and two RBIs as the Diamondbacks advanced to the World Series by beating the Phillies 4-2.
Japan Times
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Feb 26, 2023
Women's world champion Ami Yuasa second at Gold World Series
Japan's men's national champion, Shigeyuki Nakarai, came in third at the event after finishing second at the recent world championships.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 6, 2022
Astros defeat Phillies to win second World Series crown
The home victory brought 73-year-old Astros manager Dusty Baker his first World Series crown in 25 seasons as an MLB bench boss.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 4, 2022
Astros top Phillies in Game 5 thriller to move to brink of World Series title
The Astros took a 3-2 lead in the series and could close it out at home when the it shifts to Houston for Game 6 on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 2, 2022
Phillies pummel Astros to take World Series lead
The Phillies returned to Citizens Bank Park with a vengeance, hitting five home runs in a Game 3 that had been pushed back one night due to rain.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 1, 2022
World Series Game 3 postponed by rain
Game 3 will now be held Tuesday at 8:03 p.m., with Game 4 Wednesday and Game 5 Thursday in Philadelphia.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 30, 2022
Astros defeat Phillies to even World Series
Houston became the first team in World Series history to open a game with three consecutive extra-base hits.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 29, 2022
Phillies overturn five-run deficit to stun Astros in World Series opener
J.T. Realmuto clubbed a lead-off, opposite-field home run in the top of the 10th inning as the Philadelphia Phillies completed their Game 1 comeback.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 28, 2022
World Series between Astros and Phillies first without any U.S.-born Black players since 1950
'I don't think that that's something that baseball should really be proud of,' Astros manager Dusty Baker said Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 27, 2022
World Series storylines: Phillies' mentality versus Astros' experience
The Astros' sordid sign-stealing history means they won't be America's favorites, but Las Vegas has no problem making them the odds-on preference to 'win' their second title since 2017.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 24, 2022
Astros rally to sweep Yankees and set up Phillies game in World Series
Houston will open the World Series Friday night at home against Philadelphia, which beat San Diego earlier Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 11, 2022
Dodgers seek championship to enter dynasty discussion
The Dodgers won a franchise-record 111 games this season to claim their ninth NL West title in 10 years behind outstanding play from Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Trea Turner and more.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 1, 2021
Astros rally past Braves in Game 5 to stay alive in World Series
Facing elimination and trailing early after a first-inning grand slam from the Braves' Adam Duvall, the Astros' offense roared to life after a pair of lackluster games in Atlanta.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Japanese acts seize Coachella's spotlight — and this ain't your typical J-pop
Four-piece Atarashii Gakko! and Okinawan rapper Awich (center) shared the Mojave Stage at 88Risings’s “Futures” showcase at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival last weekend.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Latest Biden chip deal highlights U.S. semiconductor successes
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as he announces a preliminary agreement with Intel for a major CHIPS and Science Act award, during a visit to the Intel Ocotillo Campus in Chandler, Arizona, on March 20.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
Upstart Zelvia shows that, in the J. League, it’s anyone’s game
Machida supporters wave giant flags during the team's game against Vissel Kobe at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sunday.

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