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Former Hanshin Tigers catcher Koichi Tabuchi headlines Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2020 class

Koichi Tabuchi touched Senichi Hoshino’s Hall of Fame plaque and jokingly wondered why his friend…

Astros fire manager AJ Hinch, GM after MLB bans them for sign-stealing scandal

HOUSTON – The Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal cost manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff…

Samurai Japan has chance to reach new audience at Tokyo Olympics

Samurai Japan manager Atsunori Inaba, during a lecture in Hokkaido last month, noted there was…

Nationals star Max Scherzer ready to get going again

WASHINGTON – With a “2019 World Series Champions” patch stitched onto the right sleeve of…

Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard accepts $9.7 million, one-year deal to avoid salary arbitration

NEW YORK – Right-hander Noah Syndergaard on Friday agreed to a $9.7 million, one-year deal…

Shogo Akiyama wanted to make history by joining Reds

CINCINNATI – Shogo Akiyama knew the Cincinnati Reds were the only MLB team that never…

Brewers give manager Craig Counsell three-year contract extension

MILWAKEE – Milwaukee general manager David Stearns didn’t have to do much thinking when it…

MLB to investigate reports 2018 champion Red Sox stole signs

BOSTON – Major League Baseball says it will investigate allegations the Boston Red Sox illegally…

Shogo Akiyama clinches three-year, $21 million deal with Reds

CINCINNATI – Outfielder Shogo Akiyama on Monday agreed to a $21 million, three-year deal with…

Milestones in play for many in 2020 season

With the NPB season set to begin on March 21, it won’t be long before…