Black & Decker Corp., the Towson-based power tool and appliance company, has filed an anti-dumping petition against three Japanese makers of professional power tools. With this filing — the first such ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Makita is a brand tool users everywhere will know, and almost certainly love. The Japanese powerhouse builds high-tech gear and ...

The San Diego Padres may be dipping into the Japanese market to add some relief. According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports, the Padres are “strong favorites” to sign Japanese submariner Kazuhisa ...

SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres signed Japanese right-hander Kazuhisa Makita to a two-year contract Saturday. The 33-year-old Makita was 10-4 with a 1.91 ERA the last two seasons with the Seibu ...

If you’ve ever wondered what stands behind the smooth, exquisite surfaces of Japanese craft and architecture, an exhibition that celebrates Japanese carpentry tools and techniques provides many ...

The Padres reportedly have agreed to a two-year deal with Kazuhisa Makita, a 33-year-old reliever who combines modest velocity with a submarine delivery. The right-hander will receive a $4 million ...