Unusual Celebration Pose in Pacific League Softbank-Orix Game Sparks Internet Buzz
Pacific League Softbank-Orix (19 April 2024 PayPay D) In the 4th inning, Yanagita kneels behind Yamakawa, who makes a 3-run shot, in a mysterious pose (Photo by Takeyasu Okada)Photo by Sponichi Softbank Yamakawa hit #4, 3 runs, with two outs and runners on first and third base in the 4th inning. Yanagita, who was the […]
Former Hanshin Players Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi and Yodai Yano Reflect on Their Baseball Careers and Trades
Pitcher Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi (right) and catcher Yodai Yano (Teruhiro Yano) formed a battery during the Hanshin era.Photo by Sponichi Former Hanshin player Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi (55) updated his YouTube channel by the 19th. He invited former Hanshin manager Yodai Yano (55), who is also his ally, as a guest, and they had fun talk about their […]
Overcoming Obstacles with Ichiro Sensei: Learning to Love What You Hate
Ichiro Sensei standing on the podiumPhoto of the photo provided On the 16th, a web video titled “Teach Me! Ichiro Sensei Returns” was released starring Ichiro (50), special assistant to the president and instructor of the Mariners. Since 2001 he has appeared as a teacher in a popular project of SMBC Nikko Securities, of which […]
Teach Me! Ichiro Sensei Returns: A Hilarious Encounter with Golf
Ichiro Sensei standing on the podiumPhoto of the photo provided On the 16th, a web video titled “Teach Me! Ichiro Sensei Returns” was released starring Ichiro (50), special assistant to the president and instructor of the Mariners. Since 2001 he has appeared as a teacher in a popular project of SMBC Nikko Securities, where he […]
Yuma Morii Makes History at Boston Marathon: Highest-Scoring Japanese Marathon Runner
Morii finishes Boston Marathon (AP)Photo by ＡＰ At the Boston Marathon on the 15th, Yuma Morii (33, Kyoto Athletic Association) set a personal best time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 59 seconds, placing 8th, the highest-scoring Japanese marathon runner. Who is Morii, who preceded the Paris Olympics representative Suguru Osako (Nike), who finished 13th in […]
Lotte’s Akira Sasaki Leads Team to Victory Against Rakuten: Pitching and Batting Line Shine
Pacific League Lotte 9-2 Rakuten (April 14, 2024 Rakuten Mobile) Akira Sasaki greets the fans in the stands (Photo by Yutaka Nagakubo)Photo by Sponichi Lotte pitcher Aki Sasaki (22), making his third start this season, pitched well, allowing three hits and two runs (one earned) in seven innings, with seven strikeouts. Backed by strong support […]
Dodgers Top Padres 5-2: Highlights from April 13, 2024 Game in Los Angeles
National League Dodgers 5-2 Padres (April 13, 2024 Los Angeles) Otani of the Dodgers hits a sacrifice fly in the 6th inning (Photo by Takahiro Mitsuyama)Photo by Sponichi Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (29) started the game against the Padres at his home base in Los Angeles on the 13th (14th Japan time) as the “No. […]
Orix Dominates Nippon Ham in Pacific League Match: Kubayashi’s Defense Struggles, Miyagi Shines on the Mound
Pacific League Orix – Nippon Ham 5-1 (13 April 2024 Kyocera D) Kubayashi misses Manami’s ground throw in the 4th inning (Photo by Riko Hirashima)Photo by Sponichi Orix pitcher Daiya Miyagi (22) made his third start of the season against Nippon-Ham (Kyocera D) on the 13th. He threw 105 pitches in 8 innings with 6 […]
Yakult Infielder Munetaka Murakami Hits Emotional Home Run in Tribute to Hometown
Murakami performs a preemptive solo in the first episode (Photo by Yosuke Kimura)Photo by Sponichi Yakult infielder Munetaka Murakami (24) hit his first home run of the season on the 14th in his 13th game and 54th at bat, his slowest since the start of the season. “I was happy to be able to hit […]
Former SoftBank Manager Encourages Seibu After Consecutive Defeats
Pacific League Seibu – Softbank 1-4 (Belluna D, 14 April 2024) In the 3rd inning, Cordero hits and returns to the bench (Photo by Yoshiki Shiratori)Photo by Sponichi Former SoftBank manager Kimiyasu Kudo (60) encouraged his former team, Seibu, which has suffered five consecutive defeats, saying: “It’s important to look forward.” Seibu briefly held the […]
