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Nippon Professional Baseball roster changes

11 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Hiroshima Toyo Carp players exercise free agency rights

In late September 2026, Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) teams began making significant changes to their rosters. The Saitama Seibu Lions removed pitcher Yamato Fuji from the active roster, while the Orix Buffaloes rem

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Japanese baseball players seeking MLB moves

6 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Seibu Lions pitchers Kosei Takahashi and Kaima Taira seek MLB moves

Several Japanese professional baseball players are pursuing moves to Major League Baseball (MLB) via the posting system during the current off-season. Seibu Lions pitcher Kaima Taira, who earned the Pacific League’s best

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Japanese professional baseball player surgeries

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Japanese professional baseball players undergo surgeries

Multiple professional baseball players in Japan have undergone surgeries to address various injuries. In October, Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles outfielders Ryosuke Tatsumi and Daisuke Nakajima underwent procedures in Ch

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Saitama Seibu Lions roster and training updates

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Saitama Seibu Lions announce autumn training camp rosters

The Saitama Seibu Lions have begun off-season roster restructuring. On October 25, the club announced that seven rostered players, including pitchers Ryota Itokawa and Masato Aoyama, will not be renewing their contracts

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Orix Buffaloes player roster and injury updates

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

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

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Chicago White Sox postseason run and Munetaka Murakami

13 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Munetaka Murakami enters contract extension talks with White Sox

Munetaka Murakami’s performance decline through mid-September was previously a major concern, characterized by a high strikeout rate and a significant dip in batting average. However, his ability to reach the 30-home run

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Japanese professional baseball developments

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: DeNA defeats Hanshin to advance to Japan Series

Developments in Japanese professional baseball involve organizational shifts and postseason performance analysis. The Hanshin Tigers have been noted for a strong starting pitching rotation, though concerns persist regard

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Yomiuri Giants face rebuilding and player development

9 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

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

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Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters postseason and roster updates

7 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

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

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