If you have read any of my series recaps over the past 8 years, you know what I’m going to say. I’m a broken record when it comes to this because it’s such a solid fact: the Hanshin Tigers do not score many runs or win many games in Nagoya at the Dome. Well after…
Note: I did not watch these games and am doing this recap (along with the rest of the August scorecards) retrospectively for the purpose of having them on record. Enjoy the scorecards for what they are worth, but I do not have anything insightful to say about this series, except SWEEEEEEEEP and a 10-game win streak…
The Tigers ended interleague on a downer, having lost four straight series to Pacific League opponents. Meanwhile, the Baystars caught fire during that stretch. The six-game lead once held by the Tigers was down to 2.5… and then they proceeded to completely give it away, as the Baystars swept them in Yokohama back in June….
Check here for our Top 10 Prospects in 2023 The year has just begun, and yet we can think of at least ten players for whom the writing is on the wall: either put up good numbers in 2023 or prepare to find a new career. OK, that might be a little extreme, but with…
Not much to say here. The team blew a four-run lead on Tuesday, could not score to save their lives on Wednesday, and blew two leads on Thursday. They are really having problems getting into the win column…
If you are a new fan and are not particularly familiar with the team, let this be your introduction! We are going to break down the entire roster for you very briefly so you can get a feel for who is whom, what they have done, and what they might do in 2022 and beyond….
It is hard to win games in which you serve up three home runs, especially if you only hit one yourselves. The team had chances, pulled even a couple of times, but simply could not get the job done. They got out-homered in the series 6-1 and the three-game party at Tokyo Dome over the…
Two first-inning errors. Walked the bases loaded in the sixth. Gave five free passes in the seventh. Not our night. At least the Giants did not win, either. But they added to their impressive tie total…
The 2019 draft picks got their new uniforms today. Below is the list of new numbers given out, as well as the most recent and most famous players to have worn the numbers.
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…