John E. Gibson
Author
John E. Gibson has covered pro baseball in Japan for about 20 years and brings great knowledge and insight across the sports spectrum. His experience includes stints at The Orange County Register, The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, The Redlands Daily Facts and The Yomiuri Shimbun’s English newspaper in Tokyo.
LATEST
Baby-Faced Bopper Murakami Making Big-Boy Impact
The first-year import is changing the way MLB teams view power hitters from Japan.
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Early Hits to Pitching Staff Have Dodgers in Vulnerable Position
The biggest problem in the rotation has been the up-and-down innings from the much-heralded righty from Japan, Roki Sasaki.
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NBA Rebounds From Tank-Plagued Regular Season With Play-In Drama
Portland’s victory, Charlotte’s strong showing, and Golden State’s up-and-down games were a great warmup for the playoffs.
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Lakers Go From Playoff Contender to Pretender in Less Than a Week
LA’s playoff hopes dim with a pair of blowout losses to the Thunder and injuries to its two leading scorers.
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For It’s 1, 2, 3 Strikes Let’s Check, at the Old Ball Game
Color commentator Pérez gives early take on 1st week of MLB’s new ABS Challenge System.
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Yamamoto, Dodgers Show Complete Game in Opener With 3-Peat as Goal
World Series MVP Yamamoto sharp, as offense produces and bullpen shuts down Arizona in strong start for LA.
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‘Artificial Restrictions,’ Approach Continue to Play Roles in US Downfall at WBC
Americans lag in commitment in their efforts to conquer the World Baseball Classic competition.
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Early March Madness From WBC, NBA, NFL Takes the Stage
The sports world collectively beat the NCAA Tournament in providing drama with accomplishments and controversy in a historic week.
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Buzz Thrill: Hornets Now Popular Pick to Make Playoffs After Slow Start
Winning streaks have Charlotte at .500 as the team looks to end its postseason drought.
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Roster-Rich Dodgers Aim for a World Series Three-Peat
Two-time defending-champion L.A. has blueprint for winning three consecutive titles.
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Baby-Faced Bopper Murakami Making Big-Boy Impact
The first-year import is changing the way MLB teams view power hitters from Japan.
|
Early Hits to Pitching Staff Have Dodgers in Vulnerable Position
The biggest problem in the rotation has been the up-and-down innings from the much-heralded righty from Japan, Roki Sasaki.
|
NBA Rebounds From Tank-Plagued Regular Season With Play-In Drama
Portland’s victory, Charlotte’s strong showing, and Golden State’s up-and-down games were a great warmup for the playoffs.
|
Lakers Go From Playoff Contender to Pretender in Less Than a Week
LA’s playoff hopes dim with a pair of blowout losses to the Thunder and injuries to its two leading scorers.
|
For It’s 1, 2, 3 Strikes Let’s Check, at the Old Ball Game
Color commentator Pérez gives early take on 1st week of MLB’s new ABS Challenge System.
|
Yamamoto, Dodgers Show Complete Game in Opener With 3-Peat as Goal
World Series MVP Yamamoto sharp, as offense produces and bullpen shuts down Arizona in strong start for LA.
|
‘Artificial Restrictions,’ Approach Continue to Play Roles in US Downfall at WBC
Americans lag in commitment in their efforts to conquer the World Baseball Classic competition.
|
Early March Madness From WBC, NBA, NFL Takes the Stage
The sports world collectively beat the NCAA Tournament in providing drama with accomplishments and controversy in a historic week.
|
Buzz Thrill: Hornets Now Popular Pick to Make Playoffs After Slow Start
Winning streaks have Charlotte at .500 as the team looks to end its postseason drought.
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Roster-Rich Dodgers Aim for a World Series Three-Peat
Two-time defending-champion L.A. has blueprint for winning three consecutive titles.
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