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Categories: SPORTS

2026 Japanese baseball season

Entities: Izumikuchi · Ichiro Inoue · Yomiuri Giants · Chunichi Dragons

Overview

In early July, the Yomiuri Giants promoted outfielder Daisei Chinen to their regular roster after a strong showing in the minor leagues. By the end of the month, the Giants were preparing for the second half of the season, looking to capitalize on the hot start of rookie outfielder Izumikuchi, who had hit .500 in his first two opening‑season games and held a career average above .300 in similar match‑ups. The team aimed to preserve its league‑lead position as it entered the July series against the DeNA BayStars.

Meanwhile, the Chunichi Dragons, who had languished at the bottom of the Central League in the first half, posted a 12‑10 record in July under new manager Ichiro Inoue. The Dragons led the league in home runs and recorded the fewest errors, signalling a notable turnaround as they headed into the second half of the campaign.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Chunichi Dragons and Giants gear up for second half of Japanese baseball season

    Chunichi Dragons improved to a 12‑10 July record, leading the league with 74 homers and fewest errors, while the Yomiuri Giants open the second half at Tokyo Dome, banking on rookie Izumikuchi’s strong start.

  2. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Yomiuri Giants add Daisei Chinen to regular roster after standout minor‑league performance

    Yomiuri Giants signed 26‑year‑old outfielder Daisei Chinen to a regular contract (jersey No. 94) after his .439 farm‑league average, part of a roster overhaul that cut four players under new manager Hashigami.

Sources

baseballchannel.jp · hochi.news · tokyo-sports.co.jp