Yuri Karasawa
Yuri Karasawa is the dedicated Japanese correspondent for the World Baseball Network and the founder of "Yakyu Cosmopolitan," a platform devoted to Japanese baseball. She is a recognized authority on Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and Japanese baseball news, also contributing to JapanBall. Karasawa's expertise provides invaluable insights into the intricacies and developments of baseball in Japan.
Stories by Yuri
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…
July 28, 2026
NPBSamurai Japan Introduces Tadahito Iguchi as New Manager
Samurai Japan held a press conference on Saturday evening, officially introducing Tadahito Iguchi as the…
July 26, 2026
NPBRintaro 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…
July 20, 2026
JAPANNPB: Hiroshima Carp Deactivate Masaya Yano amid “Zombie Cigarettes” Scandal
Nippon Professional Baseball’s Hiroshima Carp have removed shortstop Masaya Yano from their active roster amid…
July 18, 2026
BASEBALLNPB: Chiba Lotte Marines Sign Joey Lucchesi
Nippon Professional Baseball’s Chiba Lotte Marines are signing pitcher Joey Lucchesi, the club announced.
July 17, 2026
NPBNPB: 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…
July 10, 2026
JAPANNPB: All-Star Series Fan Selections Announced
Nippon Professional Baseball has revealed the final results of fan voting for the 2026 All-Star…
July 7, 2026
JAPANNPB: Hanshin Tigers Ink Pitcher Anderson Severino
Left-hander Anderson Severino has signed with Nippon Professional Baseball’s Hanshin Tigers, the team announced.
June 30, 2026
BASEBALLShinnosuke Ogasawara Signs with Yomiuri Giants
Left-handed pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara has signed with the Yomiuri Giants.
June 20, 2026
NPBNPB: Saitama Seibu Lions Clinch Interleague Title
The Saitama Seibu Lions clinched the first interleague title in franchise history on Tuesday night…
June 17, 2026
NPBNPB: Masato Yoshii Named Rakuten Eagles Manager
Nippon Professional Baseball’s Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles are hiring Masato Yoshii as their new manager,…
June 16, 2026
JAPANNPB: Yokohama DeNA BayStars Sign Osvaldo Bido, Jerar Encarnacion
Nippon Professional Baseball’s Yokohama DeNA BayStars are signing right-handed pitcher Osvaldo Bido and first baseman…
June 12, 2026
NPBNPB: Rakuten Eagles Part Ways with Manager Hajime Miki
The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles are parting ways with manager Hajime Miki, the team announced.
June 10, 2026
NPBNPB: Former Hiroshima Carp Player Makes Explosive Allegations Against Team
Former Hiroshima Carp player Ryutaro Hatsuki sparked widespread controversy across Nippon Professional Baseball during a May 28…
June 6, 2026
NPBChunichi Dragons Star Hiroto Takahashi Demoted to Minors
Chunichi Dragons right-hander Hiroto Takahashi will be demoted to the farm for an “adjustment period”…
June 3, 2026
NPBNippon Professional Baseball Interleague Play Begins
Interleague play in Nippon Professional Baseball begins Wednesday as Central and Pacific League clubs face…
May 26, 2026
NPBStar Catcher Yuudai Yamamoto Traded to Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Stunning NPB Swap
The Yokohama DeNA BayStars and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks shook up the Nippon Professional Baseball world…
May 12, 2026
NPBNippon Professional Baseball: Injuries Put Hiroya Miyagi, Atsuki Taneichi, Shugo Maki, and Others On the Shelf
Injuries to star pitchers Hiroya Miyagi and Atsuki Taneichi have shaken up the Nippon Professional Baseball landscape early…
May 6, 2026
NPBNPB: Hanshin Tigers 3B Teruaki Sato is on Triple Crown Watch
Hanshin Tigers third baseman Teruaki Sato is on Triple Crown watch to open the 2026 Nippon Professional…
May 2, 2026
NPBHaruto Takahashi Hurls Third Complete Game Shutout of 2026
Haruto Takahashi delivered a complete game shutout for the Hanshin Tigers on Wednesday afternoon, leading…
April 29, 2026
BASEBALLHaruki Hosono Throws No-Hitter for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Home Opener
Haruki Hosono of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters delivered a historic performance Tuesday night, throwing a…
March 31, 2026
JAPANCan Livan Moinelo and SoftBank Do it Again? A Nippon Professional Baseball 2026 Season Preview
Opening Day of the 2026 Nippon Professional Baseball season is this Friday, March 27, arriving…
March 26, 2026
BASEBALL2026 Nippon Professional Baseball Opening Day Matchups
Opening Night of the 2026 Nippon Professional Baseball season has arrived, bringing with it a…
March 26, 2026
NPBThe Hirokazu Ibata Era Ends — What’s Next for Samurai Japan?
The Hirokazu Ibata era for Samurai Japan is over.
March 17, 2026
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC2026 World Baseball Classic: Japan Stays Undefeated with Late Surge Past Gritty Czechia
At the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday night, Czechia fought valiantly and held Japan scoreless into…
March 10, 2026
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC2026 World Baseball Classic: Korea Overcome Australia, Advance to Quarterfinals
TOKYO – Korea stormed the field in celebration after a 7-2 victory over Australia on…
March 9, 2026
NPBExclusive: How Baystars Coach Takuya Endo is Changing the Mental Game in Japanese Baseball
Following the exhibition game between the Yokohama DeNA Baystars and Team Australia at Yokohama Stadium…
March 9, 2026
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC2026 World Baseball Classic: Japan Survives Australian Scare, Clinches Top Seed in Pool C
Japan escaped with a 4-3 victory over Australia in front of 42,331 fans — and…
March 8, 2026
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC2026 World Baseball Classic: Chinese Taipei Defeats Korea 5-4 in Extra Innings
Chinese Taipei threw a wrench into Pool C of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday…
March 8, 2026
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC2026 World Baseball Classic: Japan’s Sluggers Stay Hot in Tight 8-6 Win over Korea
Japan slugged its way to a narrow 8-6 victory over Korea in front of a…
March 7, 2026