Former big league closer Saito to retire

File photo shows Takashi Saito celebrating his complete-game shutout for the then Yokohama BayStars in Game 2 of the 1998 Japan Series against the Seibu Lions at Yokohama Stadium. Saito said on Aug. 17, 2015, that he will retire at the end of the season aged 45 after a 24-year career, including seven in the major leagues. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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