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Toreba no Toraba: Why No Japan Series Streaming Service?

Toreba no Toraba: Why No Japan Series Streaming Service?

From the Daily Sports Online column / デイリースポーツオンラインの連載コラムから The Hanshin Tigers have been having themselves a dream season, winning their first Central League pennant in 18 years and sweeping their way through the Final Stage of the Climax Series. On the other side of NPB, the Orix Buffaloes won the Pacific League by a long…

Toreba no Toraba: NPB Locking Itself Out of USA Market…

Toreba no Toraba: NPB Locking Itself Out of USA Market…

Based on Daily Sports Column (Japanese) / デイリースポーツの連載コラムから So, Major League Baseball owners were unable to reach an agreement with the players’ association. The result is that the collective bargaining agreement that expired on December 1, 2021, has not been replaced by a new one, and the owners, who locked the players out the very…

Katsuya Nomura – Baseball Know-How

Katsuya Nomura – Baseball Know-How

While not really a Bible of baseball know-how or biographies, it definitely gave me a fuller idea of who has shaped the game and how. Most importantly, it has added to my respect and appreciation for one of the most influential men in the history of baseball in Japan. Good instructional booklet for a wannabe like me.

2019 Post-Draft Report

2019 Post-Draft Report

Manager Akihiro Yano entered the 2019 NPB Draft with promises of surprises as well as a good feeling that he would pull the winning ballot. Before the draft, the Tigers cut one catcher, two infielders and two pitchers. They also lost two pitchers to retirement. In case you’re interested, here’s a look at the post-draft…

You Need This Book – 2018 Version w/Contest!

You Need This Book – 2018 Version w/Contest!

You’ve probably already seen my promotion of this book from last year‘s edition. Well, despite the sudden, sad passing of Wayne Graczyk (compiler of the book for 40+ years), the annual guide continues to be published. And the 2018 edition looks great! Complete with team schedules, players’ vitals, stadium information, last season’s standings, playoff results,…

Time for NPB to Fix Schedule

Time for NPB to Fix Schedule

Heading into last weekend’s playoff series at Koshien, the weather forecast looked quite grim. The best-of-three schedule was to see Game 1 played Saturday, Game 2 on Sunday, and Game 3 on Monday. Tuesday was a rain date in case it would be needed. The Final Stage of the Climax Series has been scheduled to…

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