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Manhole Covers of Shohei Ohtani, Tomoyuki Sugano and 10 Other Players to Be Installed at Locations Around Japan, MLB Announces
NEW YORK – The MLB will install manhole covers designed in honor of 12 Japanese baseball players,...
June 14, 2025
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Mets Ace Kodai Senga Headed for Injured List with Right Hamstring Strain
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets pitcher Kodai Senga, the major league ERA leader, will be placed on the inju...
June 13, 2025
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San Diego Padres Pitcher Matsui Strikes Out Ohtani; Strikeout was 100th of Matsui’s Major League Career
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui chalked up his 100th career strikeout in the ma...
June 12, 2025
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Mourners Pay Respect to Nagashima in Funeral Service; Baseball Legends Celebrate Life of ‘Mr. Pro Baseball’
Mourners paid their respects to legendary baseball star Shigeo Nagashima during a funeral service...
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Condolence Books for Nagashima Placed at Tokyo Dome; Venue Open Through June 22
Mourners signed condolence books at Tokyo Dome in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday to pay tribute ...
June 7, 2025
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Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Gifts Pink Toy Luxury Car to Shohei Ohtani’s Baby Daughter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and his wife have gifted Shohei Ohtan...
June 6, 2025
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Japan Baseball Legend Shigeo Nagashima Symbolized Postwar Growth; Inspired Fans With Dazzling Play and Courage Amid Illness
As Japan recovered from the devastation of World War II and entered a period of rapid economic gr...
June 4, 2025
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PM Ishiba Mourns Shigeo Nagashima’s Passing; Calls Baseball Legend ‘Symbol of Hope’
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday night mourned the passing of Shigeo Nagashima saying, “I...
June 3, 2025
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Yomiuri Giants Owner Yamaguchi Mourns Passing of Japanese Baseball Legend Shigeo Nagashima; Recalls His Passion for Game
Yomiuri Giants owner Toshikazu Yamaguchi commented about the passing of Shigeo Nagashima, saying:...
June 3, 2025
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Japanese Professional Baseball Legend Shigeo Nagashima, ‘Mr. Pro Baseball,’ Dies at 89
Yomiuri Giants lifetime honorary manager Shigeo Nagashima, one of Japan’s most beloved sports fig...
June 3, 2025
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Rivals, Teammates Share Memories of Nagashima; Players Recall Funny, Exciting Experiences with the Late Baseball Legend
Rivals and junior teammates of Shigeo Nagashima experienced the baseball legend’s performances an...
June 3, 2025
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Shohei Ohtani Mourns Passing of Baseball Legend Shigeo Nagashima; Shares Photos of Pair Together on Instagram
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday posted three photos of himself with Yomiuri Giants lifetim...
June 3, 2025
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Yomiuri Giants Legend, ‘Mr. Pro Baseball’ Shigeo Nagashima Dies at 89 (UPDATE 2)
Yomiuri Giants lifetime honorary manager Shigeo Nagashima, widely known as Mr. Pro Baseball, died...
June 3, 2025
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Japan’s Baseball Legend Shigeo Nagashima Dies at 89
Yomiuri Giants lifetime honorary manager Shigeo Nagashima passed away on early Tuesday Morning fo...
June 3, 2025
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Yarbrough Shines as Yankees Avoid Sweep with 7-3 Win over Dodgers. Judge and Shohei Ohtani Are Hitless
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Yarbrough limited baseball's best offense to four hits over six innings, ...
June 2, 2025
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