In a heated pitchers' duel, the Hanshin Tigers prevailed against their Central League archrivals in a series-closing win on April 18 at Koshien Stadium.
A mainstay for the Hiroshima Carp in a pro career that began in 2008, the fan favorite delivered a go-ahead double in a comeback win over...
New Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata is looking beyond the professional ranks for prospective players as he continues to put his stamp on the team.
As the new NPB season approaches, there are plenty of interesting storylines to follow, including how the reigning champion Hanshin Tigers play from the get-go.
NPB is contributing 100 million yen to help relief efforts in Ishikawa Prefecture. Also, NPB will stage an All-Star Game in neighboring Toyama in 2026.
For the third straight year, Yoshinobu Yamamoto received the Pacific League MVP award, becoming the first NPB player since Ichiro Suzuki to do so.
Masato Yoshii's team will face the Hawks in the first stage of the Climax Series, while the BayStars and Carp will meet in the Central League's...
The BayStars' 5-3 win over the Hanshin Tigers also means the Yomiuri Giants are eliminated from postseason contention for the second year in a row.
Veteran right-hander Trevor Bauer was having a fine season before leaving the mound on August 30 with discomfort in his right leg. His return is uncertain.
Hard-throwing right-hander Roki Sasaki, who leads NPB in strikeouts, was recently diagnosed with the injury and is expected to be sidelined for two months.
Shota Morishita slugged his first NPB home run against the Swallows on July 9, then the 23-year-old smacked another dramatic blast in a win over the...
The Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers had 10 out of 11 places in fan voting for the upcoming NPB All-Star Games, which will be held on July...