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NPB: SoftBank Hawks Win Third Straight Pacific League Pennant

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks clinched first place in the Pacific League with a 7-1 win over the Orix Buffaloes at Kyocera Dome on Thursday.

NPB: Masami Iijima Set to Succeed Sadayuki Sakakibara as Commissioner

Former Mitsui & Co. president Masami Iijima is expected to succeed Sadayuki Sakakibara as NPB commissioner when Sakakibara’s term ends in November.

NPB: Raidel Martínez Makes History with 250th Career Save

Cuban closer Raidel Martinez became the first foreigner in NPB history to reach the 250-save milestone.

NPB: Japan's Hit King Isao Harimoto Dies at 86

NPB: Teruaki Sato Homers Twice, Bolsters Triple Crown Bid

Hanshin Tigers third baseman Teruaki Sato hit two home runs on Thursday night against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, bolstering his lead in all three Central League Triple Crown categories.

Masanori Murakami: MLB’s First Japanese Star Who Paved the Way For Japanese Players

Sixty-two years ago, Masanori Murakami stepped onto a Major League mound and opened a door for generations of Japanese baseball stars.

Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, Edwin Encarnación and Magglio Ordóñez are elected to the Latin Baseball Hall of Fame

Four players have been elected to the Latin Baseball Hall of Fame's 13th induction class, and will be honored in Puerto Rico in December.

NPB: Koki Yamaguchi Sets New Marines Home Run Record

18-Year-Old Shoki Oda Drawing Interest from MLB Teams

Yokohama High School right-hander Shoki Oda entered the summer as one of the top high school prospects in Japan and further raised his stock with a strong showing at the renowned Summer Koshien this month.

NPB ERA Leader Kaima Taira Captivates MLB Scouts

Kaima Taira’s return to the starting rotation has gone about as well as the Saitama Seibu Lions could have hoped.

NPB: Rising Star Shota Morishita Reaches 30 Home Runs

NPB: Jackson Rutledge Signs with Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

Right-hander Jackson Rutledge has signed with Nippon Professional Baseball’s Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, the team announced on July 30.

Pacific League Wins Game 1 of NPB All-Star Series

The Pacific League All-Stars continued their recent dominance over the Central League with a 7-5…

Mumbai-born Pitcher Akshay More Signs WIth Saitama Seibu Lions After A Season In Baseball United

Less than a year after playing his first professional season with the Mumbai Cobras of…

Samurai Japan Introduces Tadahito Iguchi as New Manager

Samurai Japan held a press conference on Saturday evening, officially introducing Tadahito Iguchi as the…

Four International Ballparks That Should Be On Every Fan’s Travel Itinerary

Every great baseball stadium has a story, one built through generations of players, passionate fan…

Rintaro Sasaki Opts For Marlins Over SoftBank to Pursue MLB Dream

Rintaro Sasaki has officially announced his intention to sign with the Miami Marlins, choosing to…

NPB: Nash Walters, Jesus Liranzo, Jose Quijada Combine for No-Hitter

The Tokyo Yakult Swallows completed a combined no-hitter against the Hiroshima Carp on Thursday night…

Who’s the Most Excited For Trevor Bauer’s Return to the Diablos Rojos? Manager Lorenzo Bundy

MEXICO CITY – One of the most outspoken pitchers baseball has ever seen seemed a…

LMB: Diablos Rojos del Mexico Purchase Trevor Bauer’s Contract From Long Island Ducks

The Diablos Rojos del Mexico of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol have purchased the contract…

KBO’s Lotte Giants Sign Japanese Pitcher Shota Iimura as Their Asian Quota System Player

The Korea Baseball Organization’s Lotte Giants announced Thursday that they have signed Japanese right-hander Shota Iimura.