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Hayato Sakamoto reaches 2,000-hit mark with real chance for run at 3,000

Gaining entry into the 2,000-hit club is usually among the final chapters in most players’…

Nationals invite Biden to throw out first pitch on opening day

Washington – The Washington Nationals are making their pitch to President-elect Joe Biden.The Nats have…

Hayato Sakamoto becomes 53rd player to reach 2,000 hits in Japan

Hayato Sakamoto reached Japan's iconic 2,000-hit mark in the first inning of the Yomiuri Giants'…

Tigers slugger Justin Bour heads home to U.S., not expected to return to team

Hanshin Tigers lefty slugger Justin Bour, who joined Nippon Professional Baseball in December, has returned…

Rakuten pitcher Yuya Kubo to retire after 2020 season

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles right-hander Yuya Kubo will end his 18-year career as a professional…

Red Sox bring back Alex Cora as manager

Boston – The Boston Red Sox are bringing back Alex Cora, rehiring the manager who…

Justin Turner will not be disciplined by MLB for returning to field

New York – Justin Turner will not be disciplined by Major League Baseball for coming…

Yu Darvish and Kenta Maeda among finalists for 2020 Cy Young Award

Los Angeles – Japanese starters Yu Darvish and Kenta Maeda were among the six finalists…

Three-team race for final spot in Pacific League Climax Series down to wire

There is only one race of real consequence remaining in this NPB season and it’s…

Fresh off suspension, AJ Hinch takes over as Tigers manager

Detroit – As he waited out his suspension this year, AJ Hinch knew he wanted…