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Japanese Starting Pitcher Kenta Maeda Returns to NPB and Signs with Rakuten Golden Eagles on Two-Year Contract
Kenta Maeda returns to Japan on a two-year deal with the Rakuten Golden Eagles, reuniting with NPB after nine MLB seasons and a long run with Hiroshima.
Munetaka Murakami Officially Posted to MLB
The Tokyo Yakult Swallows are officially posting star slugger Munetaka Murakami to Major League Baseball…
WBC Hero and NPB Legend Munetaka Murakami Set To Join MLB After Historic Run in Japan
WBC hero and NPB slugger Munetaka Murakami to be posted for MLB teams after record-breaking power run with Yakult and Japan’s 2023 WBC title.
Takahiro Ikeyama Named Tokyo Yakult Swallows Manager, Fans Celebrate “Bunbunmaru” Era
Takahiro “Bunbunmaru” Ikeyama returns to lead the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, reviving the team’s spirit and uniting fans for a new era at Meiji Jingu.
Negro Leagues and Japan One Hundred Years of Baseball Influence
Ichiro’s Hall of Fame nod highlights a century-long link between Japan and the Negro Leagues, from barnstorming tours to global baseball influence.
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…
NPB: Five Key Storylines to Follow in 2025
As the 2025 Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) season approaches, fans have plenty to look forward…
Five Underrated NPB Players to Watch in 2025
With Nippon Professional Baseball spring training underway, most fans have their eyes locked on the…