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Shogo Akiyama to return to Japan after lack of U.S. interest

Chicago – Outfielder Shogo Akiyama said Saturday he will return to Japan having received no…

Olympic ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws season’s fourth no-hitter

TOKOROZAWA, Saitama Pref. – Japan’s Tokyo Olympic ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw the year’s fourth no-hitter…

Shohei Ohtani extends hitting streak to 11 and tosses six scoreless innings in win

Seattle – Shohei Ohtani threw six shutout innings and extended his hitting streak to 11…

Ken Watanabe throws out first pitch and sends encouragement to Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles – Movie star Ken Watanabe offered a message of encouragement to compatriot Shohei…

Shohei Ohtani breaks up no-hitter in ninth to extend hitting streak to 10 games in loss

Los Angeles – Shohei Ohtani extended his hitting streak to 10th straight games Wednesday, but…

Shogo Akiyama to leave Padres’ Triple-A affiliate

El Paso, Texas – Outfielder Shogo Akiyama is expected to split from the San Diego…

Blue Jays’ Yusei Kikuchi continues to struggle in loss to Orioles

Toronto – Yusei Kikuchi gave up four runs over four-plus innings on Tuesday in the…

Passion, not paycheck, drives Japanese pitcher in independent league

Jumpei Akanuma is a 26-year-old Japanese pitcher chasing his pro baseball dreams in the Frontier…

Lions’ Brian O’Grady makes good on vow to fans

When Brian O’Grady says something, believe it. The Seibu Lions player was struggling just over…

Swallows finish interleague in style with win over Hawks

Fukuoka – Keiji Takahashi struck out 10 in his first regular season shutout as the…