Games from May 15, 2012:

Boston Red Sox 5 - Seattle Mariners 0 [Nikkan Sports, Nikkan Sports, Daily Sports]
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) started in right and batted third.  He went 2-for-4: fly out to center, single to center, infield single (stole second and third), ground out to first. [Nikkan Sports, Sponichi]

Munenori Kawasaki (SEA) started at short and batted ninth.  He went 0-for-3: strikeout swinging, fly out to center, ground out to second. [Sponichi]

Kansas City Royals 7 - Texas Rangers 4
Koji Uehara (TEX) entered the game in the top of the 8th, with the Rangers down 7-3, and retired the side in order.  Final line: 1 IP, 10-8 NP-S, 3 BF, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 0 HR. [Nikkan Sports, Daily Sports]

Milwaukee Brewers 8 - New York Mets 0
Norichika Aoki (MIL) started in center and batted first.  He went 2-for-5: ground out to short, ground out to first, infield single, fly out to center, single to left (deflected by shortstop)  [Nikkan Sports, Sponichi, Daily Sports]

Baltimore Orioles 5 - New York Yankees 2
Wei-Ying Chen (BAL) started the game and allowed two runs on four hits over seven innings of work.  Final line: 7 IP, 105-65 NP-S, 26 BF, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO, 1 HR. [Nikkan Sports, Sponichi]

Pawtucket 8 - Durham 2 (AAA)
Hideki Matsui (DUR) was the starting DH and batted fourth.  He went 0-for-4: strikeout swinging, fly out to right, ground out to second, ground out to first. [Nikkan Sports, Sponichi]

Rochester 5 - Louisville 4 (AAA)
Tsuyoshi Nishioka (ROC) started at second and batted eighth.  He went 1-for-2: fly out to right, sac fly to center, single to left, intentional walk. [Nikkan Sports, Sponichi]

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Takashi Saito (ARI) was cleared to toss a bullpen session on Tuesday -- he threw twenty-one pitches, including off-speed pitches.  Saito is scheduled to toss another bullpen session on May 18.

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Yu Darvish (TEX) took some batting practice during workouts on Tuesday.  He also played some light catch in the outfield and did some sprints.

Games from May 11:

New York Yankees 6 - Seattle Mariners 2 [Nikkan Sports, Daily Sports]
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) started in right and batted third.  He went 0-for-4: pop out to third in foul territory, fly out to left, ground out to third (force), ground out to the pitcher.  Ichiro also recorded his 100th career assist in the bottom of the 1st (threw out Robinson Cano at second). [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Nikkan Sports]

Hiroki Kuroda (NYY) started the game and gave up two runs on six hits over seven innings of work.  He got the win and is now 3-4.  Final line: 7 IP, 105-59 NP-S, 29 BF, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO, 2 HR. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

Milwaukee Brewers 8 - Chicago Cubs 7
Norichika Aoki (MIL) entered the game as a defensive replacement in center in the top of the 9th.  He went 0-for-2: ground out to third (reach on fielder's choice), pop out to second. [Nikkan Sports, Sponichi]

Texas Rangers 10 - LA Angels 3 [Daily Sports]
Yu Darvish (TEX) started the game and gave up three runs on three hits over 5.1 innings of work.  He got the win and improved to 5-1.  Final line: 5.1 IP, 93-57 NP-S, 23 BF, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 SO, 2 HR. [Sponichi, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Nikkan Sports]

Koji Uehara (TEX) entered the game in the top of the 8th, with the Rangers up 10-3, and tossed a shutout inning in relief.  Final line:  1 IP, 22-15 NP-S, 5 BF, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, 0 HR. [Nikkan Sports, Sponichi]

Pawtucket 5 - Columbus 1 (AAA)
Junichi Tazawa (PAW) entered the game in the top of the 7th and retired all three batters he faced.  Final line: 1 IP, 10-7 NP-S, 3 BF, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, 0 HR. [Nikkan Sports, Sponichi]

Salt Lake 9 - Round Rock 6 (AAA)
Yoshinori Tateyama (RRE) entered the game in the bottom of the 8th and retired the side in order.  Final line: 1 IP, 11-8 NP-S, 3 BF, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 0 HR. [Nikkan Sports, Sponichi]

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Hideki Matsui (TBR) played in a minor league practice game against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.  He started in left and went 2-for-4: single to center, walk, strikeout looking, strikeout swinging, infield hit.  Matsui also handled two chances in left.

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Takashi Saito (ARI) threw thirty pitches at about fifty percent in the outfield at Chase Field on Friday.  He told reporters that his right leg (calf) was no longer giving him problems when he threw.  Saito could toss a bullpen session early next week.  Assuming no setbacks, he might be able to make it back to the MLB roster in two to three weeks.

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Tsuyoshi Wada (BAL) had TJ surgery on his left elbow on Friday.  And from MLB.com:

Below is a statement from Orioles LHP Tsuyoshi Wada following his left elbow ligament replacement surgery earlier today in Los Angeles with Dr. Lewis Yocum. Wada will not be available for further comment until he begins his rehabilitation in Sarasota, FL, a date that has not yet been set.

"The procedure went as planned and Dr. Yocum felt good about how it went. He predicts a full recovery. I'm glad to have this over with and look forward to beginning my rehabilitation so I can get back to pitching for the Orioles as soon as possible."

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Via Nikkan Sports, the Associated Press posted an article on Brad Penny and his failure to make it in Japan.  A snip:

"It takes a certain kind of ballplayer to make it in Japan," said author Robert Whiting, who has written several books on Japanese baseball. "I guess Penny wasn't one of those players. It's a sad day when $3 million isn't enough to keep you in Japan."

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Penny isn't the only former major league player to struggle in Japan. When it comes to playing in Japan, former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Jim Lefebvre, who played here from 1973-1976 summed it up best: "If you want to succeed in Japan, you have to forget everything you learned in the United States and pretend you are a rookie. Do everything they tell you and you just might make it."

Games from May 6:

Seattle Mariners 5 - Minnesota Twins 2
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) started in right and batted third.  He went 0-for-2: ground out to first, walk, fly out to center, walk. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

Detroit Tigers 3 - Chicago White Sox 1
Kosuke Fukudome (CWS) entered the game as a pinch-hitter for Brent Morel in the top of the 9th inning and walked. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

San Francisco Giants 4 - Milwaukee Brewers 3
Norichika Aoki (MIL) entered the game as a pinch-hitter for Manny Parra in the top of the 9th inning and grounded out to first.  He did not remain in the game after the inning. [Nikkan Sports]

Cleveland Indians 4 - Texas Rangers 2
Yu Darvish (TEX) started the game and gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits over six innings of work.  Darvish took the loss and is now 4-1 on the year.  Final line: 6 IP, 112-63 NP-S, 28 BF, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 11 SO, 1 HR. [Sponichi, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Nikkan Sports, Nikkan Sports, Daily Sports]

Koji Uehara (TEX) entered the game in the 8th inning, with the Rangers down 4-2, and retired the side in order.  Final line: 1 IP, 15-10 NP-S, 3 BF, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 0 HR. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

Pawtucket 7 - Scranton/WB 5 (AAA)
Junichi Tazawa (PAW) entered the game in the bottom of the 7th and gave up two runs (both earned) over two innings of work.  Final line: 2 IP, 42-25 NP-S, 11 BF, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 SO, 0 HR. [Sanspo]

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Hideki Matsui (TBR) is scheduled to play a minor league practice game agaisnt the Minnesota Twins on May 9.

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There is still no timetable on Takashi Saito's (ARI) return.  He did start throwing off flat ground at the Scottsdale, AZ facilities, but his right calf is still at only about sixty percent.

Games from April 22:

Chicago White Sox 7 - Seattle Mariners 4 [Daily Sports]
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) started in right and batted third.  He went 2-for-5: single to right, single to center (run scored), ground out to first (force), pop out to third in foul territory, strikeout looking. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

Kosuke Fukudome (CWS) started in center and batted seventh.  He went 1-for-2: ground out to first, walk (thrown out at home by Ichiro to end the top of the 4th), sac fly to center, RBI single to right. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

Baltimore Orioles 3 - LA Angels 2
Wei-Ying Chen (BAL) started the game and gave up a run on five hits over 6.1 innings of work.  Final line: 6.1 IP, 96-58 NP-S, 26 BF, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 SO, 0 HR. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

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The NY Yankees rain out on Sunday pushed Hiroki Kuroda's next start back to April 24.  That will pit Kuroda against Texas Ranger Yu Darvish.  The last MLB game to feature two Japanese starters: Hiroki Kuroda vs Hisanori Takahashi on July 22, 2010.

(Thanks to the handful of people that dropped me e-mails about this.)

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Takashi Saito (ARI) had his right calf examined by the team doctor on Sunday at Chase Field.  Saito will be re-examined if his calf does not improve with treatment over the next three days.

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Daisuke Matsuzaka (BOS) worked out with the Single-A Salem team on Sunday in preparation for his start against Wilmington on Monday.

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Tsuyoshi Nishioka (MIN) did not play on Sunday because of a sprain in his right ankle.  He is scheduled to get his ankle examined on Monday.

Nishioka suffered the injury while sliding into third base when he hit a triple during a game on Friday.

"It feels better than it did yesterday. ... I will be fine.  I will get back to playing in no time," said Nishioka.

Nishioka was not available to play on Saturday, but was suited up for the game on Sunday.

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Sponichi mentions that TV ratings for Yu Darvish's (TEX) start on April 19 averaged 8.3%.  The Dallas News' Barry Horn has a bit more:

Through 10 games this season on Fox Sports Southwest and one on KTXA (Channel 21), the Rangers are averaging a 7.4 (190,280 homes). Throw in one game on ESPN (8.5) and another on Fox's regional coverage last Saturday (8.2) and the average jumps to 7.5 or 192,850 homes.

That's a 450 percent increase over the number of homes watching in 2007. Your 401K should have done that nicely.

On Sunday, Darvish threw thirty-seven pitches in the bullpen at Comerica Park.

Games from April 20:

Chicago White Sox 7 - Seattle Mariners 3
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) started in right and batted third.  He went 2-for-4: strikeout swinging, RBI double to right, ground out to first, RBI single to left. [Sponichi, Daily Sports]

Hisashi Iwakuma (SEA) made his MLB debut and entered the game in the top of the 6th inning, with the Mariners down 6-3, and gave up a run on one hit, a solo homer to Adam Dunn in the top top of the 8th, over four innings of work.  Final line: 4 IP, 45-32 NP-S, 13 BF, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO, 1 HR. [Sponichi, Daily Sports, Nikkan Sports]

New York Yankees 6 - Boston Red Sox 2
Junichi Tazawa (BOS) entered the game in the top of the 8th inning with one out and runners on first and third and the Red Sox down 6-2.  He did not allow a run over 1.2 innings of work and topped out at 95mph (~153km/h).  Final line: 1.2 IP, 13-9 NP-S, 4 BF, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, 0 HR. [Sponichi, Daily Sports, Nikkan Sports]

Colorado Rockies 4 - Milwaukee Brewers 3
Norichika Aoki (MIL) started in center and batted second.  He went 2-for-4: ground out to second, inside the park home run to left (1), double to center (run scored), ground out to third. [Sponichi, Daily Sports, Nikkan Sports]

Rochester 5 - Lehigh Valley 2 (AAA)
Tsuyoshi Nishioka (ROC) started at short and batted second.  He went 1-for-4: ground out to first, ground out to first, RBI triple to center, pop out to second. [Sponichi]

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Daisuke Matsuzaka (BOS) is scheduled to start a Single-A Salem game on April 23 (about seventy-five pitches).  It will be his first game since May 16, 2011.  He will ultimately get to pitch in about five minor league games before he rejoins the MLB roster some time in May.

Matsuzaka threw forty-two pitches in the bullpen on Friday.

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Hiroki Kuroda (NYY) threw thirty-six pitches in the bullpen on Friday in preparation for his start against Texas on April 23.

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According to Sponichi, Takashi Saito (ARI) re-injured his right calf during fielding practice on Friday (he was in the process of fielding a bunt down the first base line).  His outing on Saturday has been canceled.  He is scheduled to return to Phoenix for a evaluation.

"It is not in the same exact place as the last injury.  But I feel it might be worse than the last injury," said Saito.

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Sponichi mentions that Tsuyoshi Wada (BAL) was working through neck stiffness since earlier this month.  The team will wait to see how he is feeling before deciding when he pitches again.

Games from April 19:

Cleveland Indians 2 - Seattle Mariners 1
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) started in right and batted third.  He went 0-for-4: fly out to center, strikeout swinging, pop out to third in foul territory, ground out to first. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

LA Dodgers 4 - Milwaukee Brewers 3
Norichika Aoki (MIL) entered the game as a pinch-hitter for Tim Dillard in the bottom of the 9th and struck out (foul tip). [Sanspo, Nikkan Sports, Nikkan Sports]

Texas Rangers 10 - Detroit Tigers 3
Yu Darvish (TEX) started the game and gave up a run on two hits over 6.1 innings of work.  Darvish got the win and improved to 2-0.  Final line: 6.1 IP, 121-70 NP-S, 26 BF, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 5 SO, 0 HR, 1 WP. [Sponichi, Sponichi, Sponichi, Daily Sports, Daily Sports, Nikkan Sports]

Las Vegas 8 - Salt Lake 4 (AAA)
Ryota Igarashi (LV) entered the game in the bottom of the 8th and tossed a shutout inning in relief.  Final line: 1 IP, 12-8 NP-S, 3 BF, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 0 HR. [Sanspo, Nikkan Sports]

Scranton/WB 5 - Rochester 3 (AAA)
Tsuyoshi Nishioka (ROC) started at short and batted second.  He went 0-for-4: ground out to the pitcher, pop out to second, fly out to right, fly out to right. [Sanspo, Nikkan Sports]

Gwinnett 9 - Norfolk 2 (AAA)
Tsuyoshi Wada (NOR) started the game and allowed six runs (all earned) on six hits over 2.2 innings of work. Final line: 2.2 IP, 77-39 NP-S, 18 BF, 6 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 1 SO, 1 HR. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

Rancho Cucamonga 5 - Visalia 1 (A)
Takashi Saito (VIS) started the game and tossed a shutout inning.  Final line: 1 IP, 4 BF, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, 0 HR. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

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A book written by Hiroki Kuroda (NYY) hit store shelves today.  In the book, Kuroda talks about his career, including how he at one point turned down the New York Yankees with plans to return to the Hiroshima Carp.

Games from April 18:

Seattle Mariners 4 - Cleveland Indians 1 [Sponichi, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) started in right and batted third. He went 1-for-3: solo homer to right (1), walk, fly out to center, fly out to center (runner doubled off first). [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

Munenori Kawasaki (SEA) started at second and batted eighth.  He went 0-for-3: line out to second, walk (caught trying to steal second), pop out to short, ground out to first. [Nikkan Sports]

Minnesota Twins 6 - New York Yankees 5
Hiroki Kuroda (NYY) started the game and gave up six runs over 4.1 innings of work.  Final line: 4.1 IP, 81-52 NP-S, 23 BF, 10 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 0 BB, 4 SO, 2 HR. [Sponichi, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

Chicago White Sox 8 - Baltimore Orioles 1
Kosuke Fukudome (CWS) start in left and batted seventh.  He went 0-for-3: walk, strikeout swinging, strikeout swinging, fly out to left. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

Oakland A's 6 - LA Angels 0
Hisanori Takahashi (LAA) entered the game in the top of the 9th, with the bases loaded, two out, and the Angels down 6-0.  Takahashi got Daric Barton to fly out to right to end the inning.  Final line: 0.1 IP, 7-4 NP-S, 1 BF, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, 0 HR. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

Milwaukee Brewers 3 - LA Dodgers 2
Norichika Aoki (MIL) entered the game as a pinch-hitter for Zack Greinke in the bottom of the 7th and struck out looking.  Aoki did not remain in the game after the at bat. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

Omaha 4 - Round Rock 0 (AAA)
Yoshinori Tateyama (RRE) entered the game in the 9th inning and tossed a shutout inning in relief.  Final line: 1 IP, 28-17 NP-S, 5 BF, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 SO, 0 HR. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

Scranton/WB 2 - Rochester 0 (AAA)
Tsuyoshi Nishioka (ROC) started at second and batted second.  He went 1-for-3: strikeout swinging, single to left, ground out to second. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

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Takashi Saito (ARI) is scheduled to pitch in two games at Single-A Visalia on April 19 and 21.  Assuming everything goes well, he could be join the MLB roster on April 23.

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Daisuke Matsuzaka (BOS) visited Fenway Park on Wednesday to give the team an update on his progress.  He also played catch in the outfield for over thirty minutes -- he threw off-speed pitches during the shorter distances and expanded things out to a max eighty meters.

Matsuzaka is currently slated to toss a bullpen session in front of the brass on Friday.  After that, he will return to Florida for a minor league game on April 23.

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The latest on Junichi Tazawa (BOS), from MLB.com:

The Red Sox made a couple moves involving pitchers Monday, announcing that Junichi Tazawa will be activated and Rich Hill will be placed on the 60-day disabled list. Tazawa, who had been on the 60-day disabled list while recovering from elbow surgery, will be optioned to Double-A Portland.

... Tazawa may provide a fitting template for Hill's recovery. The 25-year-old had reconstructive surgery on his elbow last April and missed the rest of the season. Tazawa started the 2011 season on the 60-day disabled list and began a rehabilitation assignment with Class A Salem on May 20.

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Yu Darvish (TEX) threw thirty-nine pitches in the bullpen on Wednesday.

Games from April 16:

Baltimore Orioles 10 - Chicago White Sox 4
Kosuke Fukudome (CWS) entered the game as a pinch-hitter for Brent Morel in the bottom of the 10th and struck out on a foul tip. [Sponichi, Daily Sports]

Pawtucket 4 - Syracuse 3 (AAA)
Junichi Tazawa (PAW) entered the game in the bottom of the 9th and tossed a shutout inning in relief for his first save of the year. 1 IP, 10-7 NP-S, 3 BF, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, 0 HR. [Sponichi, Daily Sports, Nikkan Sports]

Rochester 5 - Scranton/WB 3 (AAA)
Tsuyoshi Nishioka (ROC) started at second and batted second.  He went 2-for-5: strikeout looking, single to right (caught stealing second), RBI single to right (run scored), strikeout swinging, ground out to second. [Sponichi, Daily Sports, Nikkan Sports]

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Takashi Saito (ARI) pitched in a minor league practice game on Monday and gave up two runs on two hits over an inning of work.  He threw a total sixteen pitches.  Saito no longer appears to have any problems throwing the ball but is still behind on his running.

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Dan Gladden's advice to Yu Darvish (TEX), via Nikkan Sports:

1. Do not be afraid to throw inside.
2. Be firm on the mound.  Do not apologize to batters when you hit them accidentally by tipping your cap.
3. Know the teams, now the rivals.  Have your teammates' backs.

Games from April 13:

Oakland A's 4 - Seattle Mariners 0
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) started in right and batted third.  He went 1-for-4: fly out to center, single to left, ground out to first, pop out to third in foul territory. [Nikkan Sports, Nikkan Sports, Sponichi]

New York Yankees 5 - LA Angels 0
Hiroki Kuroda (NYY) started the game and tossed eight shutout innings.  Final line: 8 IP, 109-71 NP-S, 29 BF, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO, 0 HR.  Kuroda got the win and is now 1-1. [Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Nikkan Sports]

Iowa 6 - Round Rock 5 (AAA)
Yoshinori Tateyama (RRE) entered the game in the top of the 9th and tossed a shutout inning in relief.  This was Tateyama's first outing since being placed on the DL.  Final line: 1 IP, 13-8 NP-S, 3 BF, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 0 HR. [Nikkan Sports, Sponichi]

Pawtucket 4 - Rochester 3 (AAA) [Sponichi]
Tsuyoshi Nishioka (ROC) started at second and batted first.  He went 1-for-4: ground out to short, single to second, strikeout looking, strikeout looking.

Junichi Tazawa (PAW) entered the game in the bottom of the 6th and tossed two shutout inning in relief.  Final line: 2 IP, 29-20 NP-S, 7 BF, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 SO, 0 HR.

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Mike Cameron threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Friday; Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) got behind home plate and received the toss.

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Hiroki Kuroda (NYY) walked off the field to a standing ovation but did not tip his cap.  When asked why, he said to reporters, "I may have thought about it if this were the last game of the World Series.  But we are still at the start of the season."

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Takashi Saito (ARI) tossed one inning in a minor league practice game on Friday.  He topped out at 145km/h.

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Sponichi wonders how Yu Darvish (TEX) handles the team's first road trip (distances and weather changes).

And Nikkan Sports is continuing with their Darvish-is-having-problems-with-Mike-Maddux-and-Andy-Hawkins story by providing the following quotes from the two coaches:

Maddux: "There is no need for me to tell anyone [about what we said].  There is nothing!"

Hawkins: "Maddux is in charge, talk to him!"

Exhibition games from April 4:

Seattle Mariners 7 - Colorado Rockies 2
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) started in right and batted third.  He went 2-for-3: single to center, fly out to right, infield single, walk.  Ichiro was replaced by a pinch-runner in the 6th inning. [Nikkan Sports]

Chicago White Sox 5 - Houston Astros 5
Kosuke Fukudome (CWS) started in left and batted seventh; he was later moved over to center in the 5th inning.  He went 2-for-3: single to left, walk (run scored), RBI single to left, ground out to short. [Nikkan Sports]

Arizona Diamondbacks 14 - Milwaukee Brewers 3
Norichika Aoki (MIL) entered the game as a defensive replacement in right.  He went 0-for-2: ground out to first, fly out to left. [Nikkan Sports]

Minor League Practice Game

Texas Rangers 6 - Double-A Frisco RoughRiders 1
Yu Darvish (TEX) started the game and tossed four shutout innings.  Final line: 4 IP, 32-24 NP-S, 16 BF, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 SO, 0 HR. [Nikkan Sports]

Koji Uehara (TEX) relieved Darvish and tossed a shutout inning in relief.  Final line: 1 IP, 7-7 NP-S, 3 BF, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 0 HR.

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Hiroki Kuroda (NYY) threw thirty-six pitches in the bullpen on Wednesday.

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Takashi Saito (ARI) was placed on the 15-day disabled list.  From MLB.com's AJ Cassavell:

Takashi Saito's calf injury threw a bit of a wrench into the D-backs' roster plans, as the righty reliever was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday.

An MRI Wednesday morning revealed a right calf strain, and Saito won't be eligible to come off the DL until April 15. Manager Kirk Gibson announced lefty Wade Miley will assume Saito's roster spot, the lone remaining on Arizona's Opening Day roster.

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The Texas Rangers placed Yoshinori Tateyama on the 15-day disabled list.  From MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan:

Tateyama, who has not pitched since March 29, was placed on the disabled list retroactive to March 30 with stiffness in his lower back. That leaves the Rangers with a bullpen of closer Joe Nathan, left-hander Robbie Ross and right-handers Mark Lowe, Koji Uehara, Scott Feldman, Alexi Ogando and Mike Adams.

"We believe in Tateyama and we trust Tateyama, but this is what's best for him and the Rangers," manager Ron Washington said. "We'll just make sure he gets his work and his treatment, and gets healthy. When he does that, we'll have a plan."  

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The Baltimore Orioles' rotation is set.  As reported by MASN's Steve Melewski:

Jake Arrieta, Tommy Hunter, Jason Hammel, Brian Matusz and Wei-Yin Chen.

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Tsuyoshi Wada (BAL) pitched in a minor league practice game on Tuesday; he faced twenty-one batters and allowed one run on five hits.  MLB.com Box Score

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Munenori Kawasaki made the Seattle Mariners' 25-man roster, as did Hisashi Iwakuma.

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Yu Darvish and Koji Uehara made the Texas Rangers' 25-man roster.

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There are currently 200 members in the Dallas Darvish Fan Club.