JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | SoftBank’s Hiroki Kokubo Wins Shoriki Award
During his two seasons as Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks manager, Hiroki Kokubo has guided the team to a pair…
Hawks edge Tigers on road to grab lead in Japan Series
Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture – The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks were not perfect in Game 3 of the Japan Series,…
SoftBank Hawks Prevail in 11th to Win the Japan Series
After a five-year wait, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are NPB champions once again. Hawks shortstop Isami Nomura whacked…
Hawks lay demons to rest with Japan Series win
NISHINOMIYA, HYOGO PREF. – It was hard for Hiroki Kokubo to forget last year’s Japan Series, when his…
Hawks rally past Tigers in 11th to win Japan Series
Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture – The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks were headed home no matter the outcome in Game 5…
From parrots to chemists, the world is captivated by baseball superstar Ohtani | Sports
TOKYO (AP) — “Ohtani. Home run. Awesome. Ohtani. Home run.” Cocochan Hayakawa, a chatty parrot with nearly 48,000…
SoftBank pitcher’s Japan Series hit may be one of the last ever
NISHINOMIYA, HYOGO PREF. – Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks starting pitcher Ryosuke Otsu showed impressive speed as he sprinted to…
SoftBank Hawks Move to the Brink of Winning the Japan Series
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks never trailed in Game 4 of the Japan Series on Wednesday night, October 29.…
Hiroki Kokubo pushes right buttons as Hawks move to brink of Japan Series title
Hiroki Kokubo arrived at a big decision during a critical moment in Game 4 of the Japan Series.…
Imamiya’s spectacular Game 3 catch may live on in SoftBank lore
Livan Moinelo thrust both arms in the air as he walked off the mound, unable to mask the…
Ukyo Shuto’s run into Japan Series history shows game is about more than speed
FUKUOKA – There is a famous tall tale in baseball that former Negro League great James “Cool Papa”…
Hawks aim to bring energy from Japan Series blowout to Koshien
FUKUOKA – Ukyo Shuto had a simple message for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks fans basking in the glow…