By Jason Cruz NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. This month, we look at the hellos and goodbyes in sports. Hello – Osaka wins U.S. […]
The Layup Drill: Mariners court Japanese baseball star while another returns, and Tiger is back on the course
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly The Seattle Mariners are once again looking to sign a Japanese baseball star. Shohei Ohtani is a baseball phenom and at the age of […]
Iwakuma happily back in Seattle after failed Dodgers deal
By Tim Booth AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Throughout Hisashi Iwakuma’s free agency, the Seattle Mariners remained in contact, and the team moved swiftly when the pitcher unexpectedly became […]
The Layup Drill — Kuma’s no-hitter, Linsanity hits Seattle and Filipino b-ball to play at UCLA
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Kuma Os O’s Mariner’s pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma threw his first career no-hitter when he blanked the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field last Wednesday, Aug. […]
Iwakuma pitches no-hitter
In a rare feat, Hisashi Iwakuma pitched the the fifth no-hitter in Mariners franchise history on August 12 at Safeco Field. The Mariners defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-0. Iwakuma walked […]
Seattle Mariners’ unlikely palace coup
By Rob Nishihara Northwest Asian Weekly The best pitcher in Seattle doesn’t wear a crown. He doesn’t have a regal nickname or inspire a loyal horde to wear yellow T-shirts […]
The Layup Drill — Disney movie tells true story of Indian baseball players and more
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. This month, we take a look at baseball, the disappearance of Anthony Kim, and the return […]
Ichiro heads into final year of deal with Mariners
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — No one really knows when Ichiro Suzuki will retire. The 38-year-old outfielder is heading into the final year of his contract with Seattle and isn’t discussing […]
Mariners sign Japanese free-agent pitcher
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have signed free-agent Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma to a one-year contract. The team announced the move last Thursday. Iwakuma has a 107–69 record in […]