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…
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 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…
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…
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.…
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…
Japan Series: The Hawks Pull Even with a 10-1 Rout in Game 2
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks pounded the Hanshin Tigers in Game 2 of the Japan Series on Sunday, October…
Japan Series: Tigers Rally Past Hawks in Game 1
For the Hanshin Tigers, stellar pitching and one big hit were the recipe for victory in Game 1…
Japan Series: In a Clash of the Titans, the Hawks Face the Tigers
In the 21st century, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (previously known as the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks) have been NPB’s…
Hawks motivated to take down Tigers after last year’s Japan Series collapse
Hiroki Kokubo and the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks had an entire offseason to ponder what went wrong in the…
ODDS and EVENS | SoftBank Hawks Rely on Impressive Depth for Success in 2025
After the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks won their second consecutive Pacific League pennant on September 27, team chairman Sadaharu…
Hawks take step toward Japan Series redo with Pacific League title
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks had it all laid out for them in 2024. The team was hardly challenged…