Baseball

Mike Moustakas, Reds agree to four-year deal

CINCINNATI – All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $64…

Carp submit application to post second baseman Ryosuke Kikuchi to majors

The Hiroshima Carp announced Tuesday they have submitted an application with NPB to post seven-time…

New pieces present Marines with chance to alter fortunes

The Chiba Lotte Marines have gotten a makeover.While the Marines may have missed out on…

Ichiro Suzuki pitches and bats again in amateur game

KOBE – Ichiro Suzuki, who retired from professional baseball in March, returned to the diamond…

National high school body orders pitch limits for first time

OSAKA – High school games played at the spiritual home of Japanese baseball will get…

Hanshin Tigers to acquire Justin Bour, GM Osamu Tanimoto says

KOBE – The Hanshin Tigers are set to acquire major league free agent Justin Bour…

Pirates bring in Derek Shelton as new manager

PITTSBURGH – The Pirates’ leadership overhaul is complete.Pittsburgh hired longtime major league coach Derek Shelton…

Former star outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo unretires at 47 in hopes of making comeback

Popular former outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo, who has announced on social media that he wishes to…

Fighters outfielder Haruki Nishikawa reveals wish to play in MLB in 2021

SAPPORO – Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Haruki Nishikawa would like to move to the…

Seemingly content without MLB, MVP Hayato Sakamoto on track for big things in Japan

Hayato Sakamoto is the one who stayed.In the midst of an era of increased player…