NEW YORK – Justin Verlander has a second AL Cy Young Award — and a clear path paved toward Cooperstown. Verlander beat out Houston Astros teammate Gerrit Cole in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America revealed Wednesday night. Verlander got 17 first-place votes to 13 for Cole, who […]
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Mike Piazza agrees to manage Italy national team
NEW YORK – Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza said he has agreed to become manager of Italy’s national baseball team. The 51-year-old Piazza, who was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is of Italian ancestry. He tweeted Wednesday he will manage Italy at a European tournament in 2020 and at the […]
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Japan drives past Mexico as Hayato Sakamoto breaks out of slump
Japan manager Atsunori Inaba professed his belief in shortstop Hayato Sakamoto, even as the star infielder struggled at the plate during the Premier12. With Japan looking to bounce back from its first loss of the tournament and facing undefeated Mexico, Sakamoto was back in a familiar spot in the lineup […]
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Mike Shildt wins NL Manager of the Year days after mom’s death; Rocco Baldelli claims AL prize
NEW YORK – Mike Shildt began his life in baseball at his mom’s side, tagging along for her shifts at a Double-A ballpark and picking up odd jobs around the clubhouse. When Shildt was recognized Tuesday night for the career that has followed, the late Lib Shildt was the first […]
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Hawks manager Kimiyasu Kudo wins fourth Shoriki award
KYODO – Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks manager Kimiyasu Kudo won the Shoriki award for the fourth time in his career and his third time as a manager on Wednesday. The Matsutaro Shoriki Award is named after the visionary owner of the Yomiuri Shimbun who was the driving force behind Japan’s current […]
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Astros under investigation for stealing signs in 2017 campaign
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – Major League Baseball has expanded its investigation into the Houston Astros after The Athletic website reported the team stole signs during home games in 2017 by using a camera positioned in center field. The report Tuesday quoted pitcher Mike Fiers, who played for the Astros that season, […]
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Team Australia upsets U.S. with first-inning rush
Team Australia got all the runs it needed on one ball that just found a hole up the middle. As for the rest, manger David Nilsson entrusted that to his pitchers and fielders. They rewarded his faith with a superb effort and a big upset of one of the game’s […]
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Samurai Japan’s dormant bats need adjusting, says bench coach Makoto Kaneko
Japan’s stellar pitching makes it one of the championship favorites in any international events it competes in. But it’s hard to win a lot of games without ample run support. That’s a pressing issue facing Samurai Japan as they aim for the gold medal at next year’s Tokyo Olympics. After […]
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U.S. hands Japan first loss at Premier12
Japan had usually been able to find a way to come up with the big hit or big play when it absolutely needed to at this Premier12. The difference on Tuesday night was the Japanese found themselves against an opponent who was always ready with an answer. The United States […]
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Samurai Japan pinch runner Ukyo Shuto showcases speed against Australia
CHIBA – Ukyo Shuto might not need his bat and glove. But he can still be a difference maker for Samurai Japan in the Premier 12 and beyond. Monday’s game against Australia in its Super Round opener was a great example of that. Down 2-1 in the seventh inning, Japan […]