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Japanese baseball articles covering teams, players, fan culture, stadium experiences, tournaments, and stories that help English readers follow the sport in Japan.

Roki Sasaki’s Shocking First Inning: Two Homers, Four Runs Allowed as Velocity Stalls and Triple-A ERA Climbs to 9+ in Ongoing Struggles

In the world of Major League Baseball (MLB), where talent from across the globe converges, Japanese pitchers have been making waves with their precision, velocity, and resilience. One such rising star is Roki Sasaki, the young phenom who joined the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. However, his path has been …

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Trevor Bauer’s Bat-Kicking Controversy in NPB: Outrage, Cultural Clashes, and Fan Reactions in Japan

In the high-stakes world of professional baseball, where every pitch and play can ignite passions, a recent incident involving American pitcher Trevor Bauer has sent shockwaves through Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league. Playing for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, Bauer allegedly kicked an opponent’s bat during a game, sparking widespread …

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Will Netflix’s $1B WBC 2026 Exclusive Deal with Shohei Ohtani’s Samurai Japan Be a Hit or a Flop

The World Baseball Classic (WBC), one of the most anticipated international baseball tournaments, is set to return in March 2026 for its sixth edition. However, this time, the tournament is sparking heated debate—not just about the games but about how fans will watch them. Netflix, the global streaming giant, has …

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