09/10/2024 2 Minute Read

Defending champions Japan announce roster for WBSC Premier12

Seven of the 28 players helped Samurai Japan win the World Baseball Classic, including Sosuke Genda. The veteran shortstop and utility Ryoya Kurihara were on the Tokyo 2020 gold medal team. Manager Hirokazu Ibata signed a contract extension.

25/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Czech slugger Marek Chlup signs for NPB Yomiuri Giants

Born in 1999, he is regarded as one of the best hitters in Czech Baseball history. The Czech National Team will play exhibition games against World No. 1 Japan and No. 3 Chinese Taipei ahead of the WBSC Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS, which takes place from 9-24 November.

20/09/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 star Shohei Ohtani opens new chapter in baseball history

The Japanese two-way phenom, who has represented his national team at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, WBSC Premier12 and World Baseball Classic, went 6-for-6 with three home runs and 10 RBIs, becoming the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases during the same season.

30/08/2024 3 Minute Read

"More magnificent moments" ahead for international baseball as WBSC Premier12 and ePremier12 2024 presented to Japan media in Tokyo

The WBSC Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS will take place from 9-24 November while the HUGAN WBSC ePremier12 2024 will also take place across a similar time frame. The finals of both tournaments will take place in the world famous Tokyo Dome.

21/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Beijing 2008 Olympian Yu Darvish earns 200th win combined in MLB, NPB

The 37-year-old right-hander joined the company of Hiroki Kuroda (203 wins) and Hideo Nomo (200).

16/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Olympic gold medallist Munetaka Murakami becomes youngest player to reach NPB 200 home runs

After leading Japan to an Olympic gold medal, the World Baseball Classic title and surpassing Sadaharu Oh's single-season home run record, Munetaka Murakami hit his 200th home run at 24 years and 103 days.

26/03/2024 2 Minute Read

NPB: Defending champs Hanshin Tigers the team to beat in 2024 season

The Tigers added former major leaguer Javy Guerra to their Japan Series-winning pitching staff. Former superstar catcher Shinnosuke Abe will manage their Central League rivals, Yomiuri Giants. Despite losing ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto to MLB's LA Dodgers, the Orix Buffaloes look like the Pacific League favourites thanks to young stars Hiroya Miyagi and Shunpeita Yamashita (pictured above during the Global Baseball Games series).

Categories: Baseball , Asia , NPB

04/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Sold out Taipei Dome welcomes professional baseball

The game between NPB's Yomiuri Giants and CPBL's CTBC Brothers attracted the largest attendance in Taiwan's baseball history. The Giants defeated the Brothers in the first game but tied with Rakuten Monkeys the next day.

Categories: Baseball , Asia , CPBL , NPB

14/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Japan and Europe managers Ibata and Mazzieri discuss rosters ahead of Global Baseball Games

"I think we selected a good balance of players with national team experience and young players who were selected for the first time," said Hirokazu Ibata. "We are happy with what we have. We are also sorry because we had to make tough choices and leave some excellent players behind," commented Marco Mazzieri.

14/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Six Tokyo 2020 gold medallists are core of Samurai Japan Global Baseball Games roster

Pitchers Morishita, Kuribayashi and Taira; infielders Genda and Murakami (pictured above); and outfielder Kondoh competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.