The 22-year-old would have joined four others on the NPB no-no list this season.
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The grand champion was halted mid-bout, then came back to beat Wakamotoharu in a highly unusual display of sumo.
The lone grand champion got off to a solid start but couldn’t finish off his opponent.
Yomiuri puts an end to 14-series win streak by Yakult, but still finds itself well back of its crosstown rival.
Wakatakakage and Takanosho will be looking to challenge the grand champion.
Jamie Joseph’s team surrendered 29 points after the break against Les Bleus.
The 22-year-old native of Kumamoto is hitting home runs at a record pace.
The 34-year-old outfielder struggled in the major leagues but will be a welcome addition to Hiroshima’s batting order.
The 42-year-old lefty continues to impress for the high-flying Swallows.
Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph used a combination of up-and-coming players and veterans in their first official match since November 2021.
How did all of NPB’s teams perform during the recent interleague period? Here’s an analysis of what took place on the field.