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Posts by Yuri Karasawa

Japan, Nippon Professional Baseball

NPB: How Good is Munetaka Murakami Right Now?

Three years ago, at just 22 years old, Munetaka Murakami reigned as a God in […]

  2 weeks ago
Japan, Nippon Professional Baseball

NPB’s Central League to Adopt Designated Hitter in 2027

Nippon Professional Baseball’s Central League has unanimously voted to adopt the Designated Hitter rule starting […]

  3 weeks ago
Nippon Professional Baseball

Koyo Aoyagi Returns to Japan: Will Sign with Yakult Swallows

The Tokyo Yakult Swallows have reportedly reached an agreement with right-hander Koyo Aoyagi, according to […]

  1 month ago
Nippon Professional Baseball

NPB All-Star Games and Home Run Derby Recap

The 2025 Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star Games were played at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, home […]

  1 month ago
MLB, Japan

Itsuki Takemoto Selected by Athletics After Skipping NPB Draft

On Monday, the Athletics selected two-way player Itsuki Takemoto with the 560th overall pick (19th […]

  2 months ago
Nippon Professional Baseball, Japan, MLB

Shintaro Fujinami Returns to NPB, Signs with DeNA BayStars

Right-handed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Nippon Professional Baseball, […]

  2 months ago
Nippon Professional Baseball

Marek Chlup Promoted, Becomes First Czech Player in NPB History

Marek Chlup made his Nippon Professional Baseball debut for the Yomiuri Giants on Saturday, going […]

  2 months ago
Japan, NCAA

Samurai Japan Unveils Collegiate All-Star Series Roster

Samurai Japan has unveiled its roster for the upcoming Collegiate All-Star Series against Team USA, […]

  2 months ago
Nippon Professional Baseball

NPB Mid-Season Imports: Gonzalez, Voit, Ford

NPB Mid-Season Imports: Gonzalez, Voit, Ford  Nippon Professional Baseball teams have begun bolstering their squads […]

  2 months ago
Japan

Tatsuya Imai Strikes Out 17, Breaks Daisuke’s Franchise Record

Seibu Lions starter Tatsuya Imai delivered an unforgettable performance Tuesday night, tossing a two-hit shutout […]

  3 months ago
Nippon Professional Baseball, Japan

Raidel Martinez Yet to Allow Run with Yomiuri Giants

Nearly three months into the 2025 Nippon Professional Baseball season, Yomiuri Giants closer Raidel Martinez […]

  3 months ago
Japan, Nippon Professional Baseball

Osaka & Yokohama to Host 2025 NPB All-Star Series

Nippon Professional Baseball’s annual All-Star Series is set to take place in Osaka and Yokohama […]

  3 months ago