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Hirokazu Ibata steps down as Japan Baseball National Team manager

May 13, 2026

Samurai Japan announced that Hirokazu Ibata has resigned from his job as Japan’s Men’s Baseball National Team manager.…

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Over 22,000 fans enjoy Exchange Series featuring KBO, NPB, and CPBL teams in Taiwan

May 13, 2026

The first-ever Asia Professional Baseball Exchange Series, featuring three teams from CPBL, NPB, and KBO, was held in…

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Breaking down the top Japanese free agents coming to MLB

May 13, 2026

The 2025-26 offseason has yet another strong crop of Japanese players that are available in free agency —…

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Munetaka Murakami is proving doubters wrong and bringing much-needed joy to the South Side

May 13, 2026

Much of Munetaka Murakami’s big-league free agency was shrouded in secrecy. Shingo Takatsu — Murakami’s longtime coach, manager…

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Hanshin Tigers and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks headline 2026 NPB season as teams to beat

May 13, 2026

The 2026 Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) season gets underway on Friday, 27 March, with all 12 teams across…

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NPB Secretary General Katsuhiko Nakamura visits WBSC Headquarters to discuss global growth of Baseball

May 13, 2026

Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) Secretary General Katsuhiko Nakamura visited the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) headquarters on Tuesday…

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'808 billion' Japanese right-hander crushed again! Suffered bases-loaded home run after three consecutive walks, allowed 6 runs in 4 innings in a disastrous performance → ERA skyrocketed to 9.24

May 13, 2026

*This content was translated by AI. Imai, making his start on the 13th. /AFPBBNews=NEWS1Imai. /AFPBBNews=NEWS1 Japanese right-handed pitcher…

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Cuban Pitcher Raidel Martínez Secures First Win of the Season in Japan

May 13, 2026

Cuban pitcher Raidel Martínez claimed his first victory of the season in Japan’s Professional Baseball League (NPB) this…

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Behind the press corps following a single Toronto Blue Jay

May 13, 2026

Open this photo in gallery: Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto examines his bat during the third…

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May 12, 2026

Tokyo: Japanese baseball has adopted a rule to punish players for dangerous swings, as an umpire remains unconscious…

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Giants' .406 OPS bust drawing interest from MLB and NPB teams in Japan image

May 12, 2026

Last week, the San Francisco Giants designated an outfielder for assignment after he began the season with a…

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Notice regarding dangerous swings posted on the official NPB SNS account. Official NPB X

May 12, 2026

Penalty Applies to All First and Second League Games Starting May 12 Ejection for Striking Others or Bat…

Nippon Professional Baseball

Hirokazu Ibata steps down as Japan Baseball National Team manager – World Baseball Softball Confederation – WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup 2024

Over 22,000 fans enjoy Exchange Series featuring KBO, NPB, and CPBL teams in Taiwan – World Baseball Softball Confederation

Breaking down the top Japanese free agents coming to MLB

Munetaka Murakami is proving doubters wrong and bringing much-needed joy to the South Side

Hanshin Tigers and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks headline 2026 NPB season as teams to beat – World Baseball Softball Confederation

NPB Secretary General Katsuhiko Nakamura visits WBSC Headquarters to discuss global growth of Baseball – World Baseball Softball Confederation

‘808 billion’ Japanese right-hander crushed again! Suffered bases-loaded home run after three consecutive walks, allowed 6 runs in 4 innings in a disastrous performance → ERA skyrocketed to 9.24

Cuban Pitcher Raidel Martínez Secures First Win of the Season in Japan

Behind the press corps following a single Toronto Blue Jay

Japan baseball to punish dangerous swings after umpire hit

Giants’ .406 OPS bust drawing interest from MLB and NPB teams in Japan

Umpire Critically Injured by Bat… Japanese Baseball Introduces Immediate Ejection for “Dangerous Swings”