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Wed May 22 201900:02Uehara retires; Star on 2013 Red Sox World Series winner
TOKYO (AP) — Pitcher Koji Uehara, whose dominant season in relief helped the Boston Red Sox win the 2013 World Series, has retired with Japan's Yomiuri Giants — the team that he first played for in Japan.The 44-year-old Uehara announced his retirement at a news conference in Tokyo, saying it was time to step away after he was unable to perform well early in the season for the Giants' farm team.Uehara joined the Baltimore Orioles in 2009, but he became a star in 2013 with the Boston Red Sox, who defeated the St. Louis Cardinals that year in the World Series. He was dominant in relief that season for the Red Sox and it was Uehara who threw the last pitch in the final game when Boston beat the Cardinals 6-1 to win the World Series.Uehara was 22-26 in his nine-year career in MLB and pitched his final season in 2017 with the Chicago Cubs. He also pitched for the Texas Rangers.Uehara started with the Yomiuri Giants in 1999 and pitched for 10 seasons in Japan before moving to MLB.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/apf-Baseball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Thu Mar 29 201803:41Japan's former MLB stars looking to make it back home
TOKYO (AP) — Daisuke Matsuzaka says he still has something to prove.Koji Uehara wants to help his former team regain its past glory.The two former major leaguers are among several Japanese stars that will be looking to extend their careers back home when the country's professional league opens on Friday.After an injury-filled stint last season with the Softbank Hawks of the Pacific League, the 37-year-old Matsuzaka has signed with the Chunichi Dragons of the Central League."Because I've not been able to pitch these past years, I want to really demonstrate that I can pitch and am fit," Matsuzaka said.In a career that has included a World Series championship with the Boston Red Sox in 2007 and two World Baseball Classic MVP awards (2006, 2009), Matsuzaka is preparing for his 20th professional season.Matsuzaka returned from the majors in 2015 but had right shoulder surgery that year and made just one appearance for the Hawks from 2015-17.In his most recent exhibition game, he gave up three... [More]
Mon Mar 26 201804:30Former MLB infielder Munenori Kawasaki set to retire
TOKYO (AP) — Former major league infielder Munenori Kawasaki is likely to retire after being released by his Japanese club on Monday.In a statement released by the Softbank Hawks, the 36-year-old infielder said a series of injuries has prevented him from being the player he wanted to be.Kawasaki spent five seasons in Major League Baseball with the Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs. His post-game interviews in broken English became an internet sensation during that time.His best season in the majors was in 2013 when he had 55 hits and drove in 24 runs for the Blue Jays.A light-hitting infielder, Kawasaki went to the Mariners in 2012 and was briefly teammates with his idol Ichiro Suzuki.Kawasaki became a fan favorite and YouTube sensation with a post-game interview in Toronto in 2013 that began "Thank you very much. My name is Munenori Kawasaki. I come from Japan. I am Japaneeeeese!!"Following the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series championship, Kawasaki joined Daisuke Matsuzaka and Koji Uehara as the only Japanese players to have won championships in the World Baseball Classic, Japan Series and World Series.In Japan, Kawasaki scored 653 runs, had 27 home runs and 373 RBIs with a .292 average over 1187 games
Mon Mar 26 201803:50Former MLB infielder Munenori Kawasaki set to retire
TOKYO (AP) — Former major league infielder Munenori Kawasaki is likely to retire after being released by his Japanese club on Monday.In a statement released by the Softbank Hawks, the 36-year-old infielder said a series of injuries has prevented him from being the player he wanted to be.Kawasaki spent five seasons in Major League Baseball with the Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs. His post-game interviews in broken English became an internet sensation during that time.His best season in the majors was in 2013 when he had 55 hits and drove in 24 runs for the Blue Jays.A light-hitting infielder, Kawasaki went to the Mariners in 2012 and was briefly teammates with his idol Ichiro Suzuki.Kawasaki became a fan favorite and YouTube sensation with a post-game interview in Toronto in 2013 that began "Thank you very much. My name is Munenori Kawasaki. I come from Japan. I am Japaneeeeese!!"Following the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series championship, Kawasaki joined Daisuke Matsuzaka and Koji Uehara as the only Japanese players to have won championships in the World Baseball Classic, Japan Series and World Series.
Fri Mar 9 201809:32Former Red Sox closer Uehara signs with Yomiuri Giants
TOKYO (AP) — Former Major League Baseball pitcher Koji Uehara returned to his former Japanese team on Friday, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Yomiuri Giants worth $1.87 million.The 42-year-old right-handed closer helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2013 when he was named MVP of the American League Championship Series. He spent nine seasons in MLB, compiling 95 saves and a 2.66 ERA.Prior to going to the U.S., Uehara was a member of the Giants from 1999-2008 and was a two-time winner of the Sawamura Award, Japan's version of the Cy Young Award.Last season, Uehara pitched in 49 games for the Chicago Cubs, winning three, losing four and saving two with a 3.98 ERA. He did not appear in the postseason and was released after the season.In addition to Boston and Chicago, he also played for Baltimore and Texas.The Giants are Japan's oldest professional team but have struggled recently, finishing fourth last season in the Central League.
Fri Mar 9 201806:32Former Red Sox closer Uehara signs with Yomiuri Giants
TOKYO (AP) — Former Major League Baseball pitcher Koji Uehara returned to his former Japanese team the Yomiuri Giants on Friday.The financial terms of Uehara's deal were not revealed.The 42-year-old right-handed closer helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2013 when he was named MVP of the American League Championship Series. He spent nine seasons in MLB, compiling 95 saves and a 2.66 ERA.Prior to going to the U.S., Uehara was a member of the Giants from 1999 to 2008 and was a two-time winner of the Sawamura Award, Japan's version of the Cy Young Award.Last season, Uehara pitched in 49 games for the Chicago Cubs, winning three, losing four and saving two with a 3.98 ERA. He did not appear in the postseason and was released after the season.In addition to Boston and Chicago, he also played for Baltimore and Texas.The Giants are Japan's oldest professional team but have struggled recently, finishing fourth last season in the Central League.
Fri Mar 9 201803:32Former Red Sox closer Uehara signs with Yomiuri Giants
TOKYO (AP) — Former major league pitcher Koji Uehara has returned to his former Japanese team the Yomiuri Giants.The Central League team announced on Friday that they signed Uehara but financial terms of the deal were not revealed.The 42-year-old right-handed closer helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2013 when he was named MVP of the American League Championship Series. He spent nine seasons in MLB, compiling 95 saves and a 2.66 ERA.Prior to going to the U.S., Uehara was a member of the Giants from 1999 to 2008 and was a two-time winner of the Sawamura Award, Japan's version of the Cy Young award.Last season, Uehara pitched in 49 games for the Chicago Cubs, winning three, losing four and saving two with a 3.98 ERA. He did not appear in the postseason and was released after the season.In addition to Boston and Chicago, he also played for Baltimore and Texas.The Giants are Japan's oldest professional team but have struggled recently, finishing fourth last season in the Central League standings.
Fri Mar 9 201802:32Former Red Sox closer Uehara signs with Yomiuri Giants
TOKYO (AP) — Former major league pitcher Koji Uehara has returned to his former Japanese team the Yomiuri Giants.The Central League team announced on Friday that they signed Uehara but financial terms of the deal were not revealed.The 42-year-old right-handed closer helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2013 when he was named MVP of the American League Championship Series. He spent nine seasons in MLB compiling 95 saves and a 2.66 ERA.Prior to going to the U.S., Uehara was a member of the Giants from 1999 to 2008 and was a two-time winner of the Sawamura Award, Japan's version of the Cy Young award.Last season, Uehara pitched in 49 games for the Chicago Cubs, winning three, losing four and saving two with a 3.98 ERA. He did not appear in the postseason and was released after the season.In addition to Boston and Chicago, he also played for Baltimore and Texas.
Sun Sep 24 201703:44RHP Koji Uehara not with Cubs this weekend
RHP Koji Uehara is not with the Cubs this weekend. Uehara remained in Chicago this week for continued treatment for his ailing back and may not pitch again this season. He's appeared in 49 games, gong 3-4 with a 4.98 ERA.
Mon Aug 21 201703:06RHP reliever Koji Uehara (neck stiffness) activated off of 10-da...
RHP reliever Koji Uehara (neck stiffness) was activated off of the 10-day disabled list on Sunday. The 42-year-old gave up two runs -- on two hits and a walk -- in the 10th to Toronto. He was in line for the loss had the Cubs not rallied for three runs in the bottom half of the inning.
Thu Aug 10 201703:31RHP Koji Uehara on disabled list Wednesday after suffering some ...
RHP Koji Uehara went on the disabled list Wednesday after suffering some neck tightness in his relief appearance Tuesday. RHP Justin Grimm was recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Manager Joe Maddon said he didn't think Uehara's injury was serious, but he wasn't willing to push it. "We just want to make sure we calm it down," Maddon said. "He's so important to us going forward, getting him right for the latter part of the season (and) looking to play in September and October. And we want him to be well."
Thu Aug 10 201703:31RHP Koji Uehara placed on 10-day disabled list Wednesday, one da...
RHP Koji Uehara was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, one day after the reliever sustained a strained neck during the seventh inning of the team's game against the San Francisco Giants.
Tue Jul 18 201703:42RHP Koji Uehara pitched scoreless inning on Monday and has not a...
RHP Koji Uehara pitched a scoreless inning on Monday and has not allowed a run in 28 of his 35 appearances. Uehara is holding the opposition to a .205 batting average (24-for-117) and earned his 13th hold.
Mon May 1 201701:33RHP Koji Uehara's mental lapse and poor pitching cost Cubs chanc...
RHP Koji Uehara's mental lapse and poor pitching cost the Cubs a chance at victory Sunday against the Red Sox. Uehara didn't react quickly on a grounder to first from 3B Marco Hernandez to open the eighth before charging to the bag at first. 1B Anthony Rizzo flipped the ball to Uehara first, but Hernandez was safe. He then proceeded to load the bases with nobody out before being relieved by RHP Pedro Strop. "So you know Koji's such a pro, I think he thought Rizzo was closer to the bag," manager Joe Maddon said. Uehara (0-2) took the loss after giving up three runs (two earned) while failing to record an out.
Mon Apr 17 201702:12RHP Koji Uehara (0-1) took loss after walking two and giving up ...
RHP Koji Uehara (0-1) took the loss after walking two and giving up two hits in an ill-fated eighth inning. He was responsible for all three runs in after opening the inning in relief of starter Jon Lester. Uehara had his 20-inning scoreless-inning streak snapped, the second-longest active streak in baseball.
Sat Apr 8 201704:41RHP Koji Uehara made third appearance of season on Friday and he...
RHP Koji Uehara made his third appearance of the season on Friday and held Milwaukee scoreless in the seventh inning of a 2-1 Cubs loss. Urhara has not allowed a run in his last 17 1/3 innings, a streak that dates to July 9. It's the second-longest scoreless streak among active MLB pitchers, trailing only Zach Britton.
Thu Sep 8 201604:20RHP Koji Uehara struck out two in perfect inning Wednesday in fi...
RHP Koji Uehara struck out two in a perfect inning Wednesday in his first outing since July 19. Uehara had been on the disabled list with a right pectoral strain. "Getting him back (in form) would be a major boost for us," Boston manager said John Farrell. Uehara threw 13 pitches, with 11 going for strikes.
Tue Sep 6 201605:04RHP Koji Uehara okay after simulated game and activated from 15-...
RHP Koji Uehara, who has been out since July 20 with a right pectoral strain, is okay after his simulated game and was activated from the 15-day disabled list. "His return would be a big one," said manager John Farrell.
Tue Sep 6 201605:03RHP Koji Uehara OK after simulated gam.He could be activated aft...
RHP Koji Uehara, who has been out since July 20 with a right pectoral strain, is OK after his simulated gam.He could be activated after another session or two according to Red Sox manager John Farrell. "His return would be a big one," Farrell said.
Sun Sep 4 201604:26RHP Koji Uehara (right pectoral strain) threw 26 pitches to hitt...
RHP Koji Uehara (right pectoral strain) threw 26 pitches to hitters during batting practice and might be activated from the disabled list during Boston's three-game series against San Diego, which begins Monday, manager John Farrell said. "Today was a good work day for Koji," Farrell said. "Twenty-six pitches. He was aggressive. There was good action to his fastball and his split. threw some cutters as well. So provided he comes in tomorrow and goes through his normal work day, we could see an activation here for Koji in the coming days." Uehara, who has six saves this year and 72 over his previous three seasons, said he feels "100 percent" healthy. He has been on the disabled list since July 20. "It has the potential to be a proven closer type of guy for us," Farrell said of Uehara's likely return. "We know there's going to be a couple or three appearances where we're almost in a spring training mode where there would be low leverage just to get game action under his belt, just to see how he responds to in-game exertion and activity. But I would say, the way he's advanced in the last 10 days has been extremely encouraging."
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