Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

Orix Buffaloes player roster and injury updates

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Japanese Professional Baseball: Roster Changes and Season Outlook

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Ryuhei Soya underwent Tommy John surgery on September 23 following elbow discomfort experienced during a game against SoftBank. Soya, a former first-round draft pick and World Baseball Classic part

2026 SMBC Japan Series baseball

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: SoftBank Hawks lead DeNA BayStars 2-0 in Japan Series

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have taken a 2-0 lead in the 2026 SMBC Japan Series following a 4-3 extra-innings victory over the Yokohama DeNA BayStars at Yokohama Stadium on October 25. In the first game on October 24, So

Japanese professional baseball player performances

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Hanshin and Giants players perform in Miyazaki Phoenix League

Professional baseball in Japan has seen notable individual performances across different leagues. In the Pacific League, Shisho Nishikawa of the Chiba Lotte Marines has been contending for the most hits title, reaching 1

Japanese professional baseball draft and roster trends

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: NPB 2026 Draft: Teams Finalize Selection Strategies

As the professional baseball draft approaches, attention has focused on top prospects from various regions, including university pitcher Yuto Yonezawa and high schooler Yudai Maeda. Strategic concerns have also emerged

Kimiyasu Kudo begins tenure as Chunichi Dragons manager

6 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Koji Kudo begins rebuilding Chunichi Dragons

Kimiyasu Kudo, the former SoftBank Hawks manager who led his team to five Japan Series titles, has officially begun his tenure as the new manager of the Chunichi Dragons. This appointment follows the resignation of Kazuk

Orix Buffaloes roster and coaching changes

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Orix Buffaloes sign Taiwanese prospects Chang Yi-an and Hsu Chen-wei

The Orix Buffaloes are undergoing roster and coaching transitions following the conclusion of the season. Pitcher Anderson Espinoza, who earned the most wins title this year with a 2.71 ERA, has departed Japan after com

Shota Suzuki relief pitcher title

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Shota Suzuki wins first career relief pitcher title

Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Shota Suzuki secured his first professional individual title as the best relief pitcher in the Pacific League. During his sixth professional season, Suzuki primarily pitched the eighth innin

Yomiuri Giants face rebuilding and player development

9 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Japanese baseball players hit milestones and begin off-season training

The Yomiuri Giants concluded their 2026 season following a 2-0 series sweep by the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in the Central League Climax Series First Stage. The postseason exit at the Tokyo Dome was marked by an unusual at

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters postseason and roster updates

7 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: SoftBank Hawks near Japan Series after Climax Series dominance

The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters have navigated a period of significant roster changes and postseason preparation. Veteran infielder Takuya Nakajima announced his retirement at the end of the season, concluding an 18-yea

Yuki Karikawa retirement from Chiba Lotte Marines

7 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Chiba Lotte Marines announce new commemorative merchandise

Yuki Karikawa, a pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines, has announced his retirement from professional baseball following a 19-year career. A first-round draft pick in 2007, Karikawa recorded 82 wins, 78 losses, and 64 hol

Japanese professional baseball player retirements

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Japanese athletes Nishiyama and Nishi honored in retirement ceremonies

Several prominent professional baseball players in Japan have announced their retirements from the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league. On September 25, Orix Buffaloes pitcher Yoshitsugu Hirano held a retirement c

Pacific League individual player achievements

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Ryoya Kurihara wins Pacific League home run and RBI titles

As the Pacific League regular season concluded, players from the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks achieved significant individual milestones. Initially, Kensuke Kondo entered the final game of the season attempting to overtake the

Nippon-Ham Fighters farm team championship run

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Nippon Ham Fighters farm team wins Farm Japan Championship

The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters' farm team advanced to the Farm Japan Championship final following a 7-6 walk-off victory against the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. Outfielder Daiki Asama secured the win with an infield single

Hanshin Tigers near Central League title

16 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Hanshin Tigers championship race intensifies after loss to Hiroshima

The Central League championship race has reached a decisive stage as the Hanshin Tigers approach a consecutive title. Following a 2–2 draw against the Yomiuri Giants, Hanshin’s magic number was reduced to 1, leaving thei

Japanese professional baseball updates

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Japanese professional baseball players and roster updates

Recent updates in Japanese professional baseball include individual player performances, roster changes, and contract developments. In farm league action, DeNA pitcher Shintaro Fujinami pitched three innings against the