Baseball

Japan national team announces 28-man roster team for Premier12

Yomiuri Giants captain Hayato Sakamoto was among the 28 players named Tuesday to the Japan…

Carp manager Koichi Ogata announces resignation

HIROSHIMA – Hiroshima Carp manager Koichi Ogata said Tuesday he will step down after his…

Swallows hire Shingo Takatsu as new manager

The Tokyo Yakult Swallows promoted Shingo Takatsu from farm manager to replace Junji Ogawa as…

Angels ax manager Brad Ausmus after one season

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – Manager Brad Ausmus has been fired by the Los Angeles Angels after…

Tigers win sixth straight to leapfrog Carp for Climax Series spot

NISHINOMIYA, HYOGO PREF. – The Hanshin Tigers beat the Chunichi Dragons 3-0 on Monday in…

Giants star Shinnosuke Abe bows out as one of NPB’s great catchers

For nearly 20 years Shinnosuke Abe’s go-to phrase during hero interviews, following some heroic feat…

Manager Joe Maddon won’t be back with Cubs next season

ST. LOUIS – From the moment Joe Maddon joined the Chicago Cubs, taking the reins…

Cardinals clinch NL Central title

ST. LOUIS – Jack Flaherty, Paul Goldschmidt and the St. Louis Cardinals quickly drained any…

Tigers keep playoff bid alive with fifth-straight win

NISHINOMIYA, HYOGO PREFECTURE – The Hanshin Tigers moved within one win of the postseason with…

Nationals win right to host wild-card game

WASHINGTON – The Washington Nationals’ surge started after they brought aboard Gerardo Parra, whose dugout…