This article is a paraphrase of Japanese ones found here and here Hanshin Tigers outfielder Shintaro Yokota (22) revealed on September 3rd that he had a tumor in his brain, which had caused him to remain away from the team since mid-February. The young left-handed hitter has the physical tools to excel, and has…
After struggling to score runs against the Yakult Swallows (but still winning all three games), the Hanshin Tigers hosted the Chunichi Dragons over the weekend. It was a much needed six-game home stand after a 27-game trip away from Koshien Stadium. For the most part, this one went down as expected, although Sunday’s game left fans…
Original Article Can Be Seen Here 元の記事はこちら * Keep in mind, I am translating (into English) a translation (in Japanese) of his answers (given in Spanish). I have not heard the actual press conference, so Luis Mendoza‘s answers are not his exact words! I just hope nothing got lost in translation. How do you…
The Hanshin Tigers announced on August 31st that they had successfully acquired the services of pitcher Luis Mendoza (33) from the Nippon Ham Fighters, who waived him late last week. Mendoza is a native of Mexico, and is in his fourth year in NPB. He will wear number 75, and is expected to step into…
Just a week ago these two teams squared off in the home-run friendly confines of Jingu Stadium. The Tigers experienced a spike in their offensive numbers while enjoying another series victory against the Yakult Swallows. And at long last, the team was back at Koshien Stadium to play baseball – the first time since July…
Original Article and Pics Can Be Found Here 元の記事はこちら Randy Messenger started rehabbing his broken right fibula bone at Naruohama Ballpark on August 29th. Wearing what looked like a boot on his right foot, he walked on to the field and played catch for 10 minutes. He threw from as far as 35 meters (115…
Original Article Can Be Found Here 元の記事はこちら High Hopes that Nakatani Will Reach Benchmark Signs the Righty is About to Break Out The Hanshin Tigers are currently in second place in the Central League. The team went 16-10-1 on its annual long road trip to make room for the Summer Koshien (high school) tournament….
No matter how weak the Yomiuri Giants appear (1 game under .500 entering this series), they always seem to bring their best against the Hanshin Tigers. As the Tigers’ long 27-game stretch away from Koshien Stadium drew to a close with this series, the team hoped to end on a high note. Unfortunately, the note…
The original interview (in Japanese) and pictures can be found here How do you feel playing for the Hanshin Tigers? Rafael Dolis (RD): I’d wanted to make my way out to Japan for awhile already, so I’m really happy to have been able to do it. I feel very fortunate the be a member of…
The road trip of death has just one week left. So far it has been quite successful, but now is not the time to let up. Playing against the last-place Yakult Swallows, against whom the Tigers have had good success this year (who hasn’t, really?), it would be nice to win two or three. But…