The Yomiuri Giants have tapped former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui as the Japanese team’s new manager.
Japanese translators handle more than just words in baseball
FORT MYERS, Florida (AP) — When Minnesota Twins General Manager Bill Smith was interviewing candidates hoping to become
Japanese players try to get in touch with families after earthquake
Boston pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka tried to get in touch with his grandmother. Oakland slugger Hideki Matsui prayed for the victims.
Japanese fans celebrate Matsui’s MVP performance
TOKYO (AP) — Japan nearly came to a standstill as millions watched Hideki Matsui, the man they know as Godzilla, ead the Yankees to the World Series title.