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Mariners, Athletics to open 2012 season at Tokyo Dome

Sports Sep. 29, 2011 - 10:43AM JST ( 7 )

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some14someSep. 29, 2011 - 07:23AM JST

Major League Baseball and the players’ association said the series will be dedicated to assisting rebuilding in Japan following this year’s earthquake.

Good, Any Contribution, However Small would be Welcomed.
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lostrune2Sep. 29, 2011 - 08:08AM JST

Today is the end of the 2010 MLB season, and a lot of playoff races are coming down to the final game.

Boston (90-71) and Tampa (90-71) are tied for the last AL playoff spot (wild card).

Texas (95-66) and Detroit (94-67) are fighting for AL's 2nd place and home-field advantage.

Atlanta (89-72) and St. Louis (89-72) are tied for the last NL playoff spot (wild card).

Milwaukee (95-66) and Arizona (94-67) are fighting fighting for NL's 2nd place and home-field advantage.

Haven't seen so many teams come down to the last game.
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oikawaSep. 29, 2011 - 11:46AM JST

Through his interpreter, Ichiro declined to comment about the games in Japan.

Classic. Ichiro needs an interpreter to portray his muteness.
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herefornowSep. 29, 2011 - 10:16PM JST

“I think there’s going to be a lot of fans who would look forward to that kind of matchup - Ichiro vs. Matsui,” he said.

Yup, the ever gullible but fiercely patriotic Japanese fans will rush out to see a "matchup" of two .270 hitters.
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yabitsSep. 29, 2011 - 10:21PM JST

Atlanta (89-72) and St. Louis (89-72) are tied for the last NL playoff spot (wild card).

My beloved hometown Braves folded like a Polish accordion during the month of September. 8.5-game lead for the wild card in the early part of the month and they completely let it slip away.

I've heard somewhere that Hanshin Tigers fans have a masochistic streak. The same must be true of Cubs and Braves fans.
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qazwsxSep. 30, 2011 - 12:10AM JST

when do tickets go on sale???? Go Athletics! Saw them here when they played Boston. I was one of a handful of A's fans there amid all the Daisuke hoopla
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biculturalSep. 30, 2011 - 09:54AM JST

herefornow, I thought Ichiro had a career batting average of over .300 but I guess I was mistaken :p