Month: February 2021

Toreba no Toraba: Writer’s Block?

Toreba no Toraba: Writer’s Block?

As seen in Daily Sports Online (Japanese) / トレバーの虎場(デイリースポーツ)から I’ll admit it. I have a ton of ambition. But along with that, I also have to admit one more thing. I have a ton of hesitancy to chase after that ambition. You see, a lot of times, the things we want the most are also…

Early Depth Chart 2021

Early Depth Chart 2021

I am actually posting this with some details and fun stats on the Patreon page, but that look is exclusive. You can see how I have the guys lined up at present, plus some explanations about the disabled list, but if you want even more details, click here to start patronizing H-TEN! Note about Rojas…

Episode 121 – Catching Up; Sands Interview

Episode 121 – Catching Up; Sands Interview

Host T-Ray and crew (JD & Sanjay) are back for a new season of H-TEN! This episode sees the guys going over the departures and additions, recounting various memories along the way. Plus, we are joined for a special interview with outfielder Jerry Sands! Here’s our post-show show as well… Recorded on: February 17, 2021…

Do You Want to Work in Baseball?

Do You Want to Work in Baseball?

The answer to this question 3 years ago was “yes!” I signed up for a course with Sports Management Worldwide to learn all about scouting and managing in professional baseball, because I was hoping it would lead to a way out of my day job. The course itself was pretty awesome. Taught by Dan Evans…

Patreon Promo!

Patreon Promo!

NOTICE: THIS OFFER EXPIRES MARCH 26, 2021 at 5:59 PM (JST)! Spring has sprung! The Super Bowl has come and gone, and now the sports world turns its eyes to baseball (and hockey and basketball, but let’s just forget about them for a bit here). Japan is still working feverishly to hold the 2021 Olympics…

Toreba no Toraba: Gaijin WTH Things

Toreba no Toraba: Gaijin WTH Things

From T-Ray’s Monthly Daily Sports Column トレバーの虎場 February 1 is one of the most anticipated days of the year for Hanshin fans. No one likes those winter months when baseball goes on pause and sportswriters throughout Kansai scrape the bottom of the barrel for some kind of headline that strings fans along until camp begins….

Chen’s Press Conference

Chen’s Press Conference

Sources: Hanshin Official / Daily Sports / Nikkan Sports Hanshin’s newly-acquired left-handed pitcher, Wei-Yin Chen (35, formerly of the Chiba Lotte Marines) met the press in Nishinomiya at Koshien facilities on January 30. He will wear #14, which was recently worn by Atsushi Nohmi (now with Orix). He has expressed a strong desire to shut…