Kenta Maeda signs deal with Rakuten Eagles after decade in MLB
Veteran pitcher Kenta Maeda is returning to Japan, with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles announcing Wednesday that they…
Star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka to part ways with Eagles
Masahiro Tanaka is leaving the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. The team issued a release on Sunday afternoon saying…
Incumbent Hawks face fresh challenge from rising Fighters in Pacific League
There were no real challengers for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in the Pacific League last season. The team…
NPB NOTEBOOK | BayStars’ Shugo Maki Plays a Key Role for the Reigning Champs
Every championship team needs a player like Shugo Maki. The Yokohama DeNA BayStars infielder was a big contributor…
Rookie duo off to hot starts at plate in new NPB campaign
The 2025 NPB season is a little over a week old, and a pair of rookie players with…