I didn’t make a big blogwide announcement but I’ve been visiting friends and family in the U.S. during the past week. My sister lives in Sacramento, home of the Triple-A Sacramento Rivercats who play at Raley Field not far from my sister’s new house. I was looking forward to catching a game last night, perhaps […]

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The Hanshin Tigers have purchased the contract of pitcher Chris Resop from the Atlanta Braves. The 6′3 righty is being viewed as a potential closer or setup man by the club.
Resop has spent the last three years bouncing back and forth between AAA and the major leagues, compiling a lifetime 3-3 record with […]

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Tong-Yi Lions staff ace Pan Hui-Lun threw a no-hitter Thursday night in rainy Tainan Stadium, leading the Lions to a 7-0 victory against the punchless Chinatrust Whales. His game marked only the 6th no-no in CPBL history.
Pan, who has won 14 consecutive games in Tainan stadium, narrowly missed a perfect game, his only […]

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