Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters two-way star player Shohei Otani threw his first bullpen session since injuring his left leg back in early April during their match against the Orix Buffaloes, which landed him in the DL. Shohei Otani threw a total of 41 pitches in the bullpen in one of the facilities here in Kamagaya, Chiba…… Continue reading Shohei Otani throws first bullpen session since injury

The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles have announced in their official site today that they will hold “We Love Wheeler Day” next month in July 9th with their match against the Seibu Lions (1:00 in the afternoon; Sunday) at Miyagi Baseball stadium, the event will also showcase some Zelous Wheeler bobblehead giveaways (with a reported 7,000…… Continue reading Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles to hold “We Love Wheeler” day on July 9th

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters infielder Brandon Laird has won the Nihon Seimei’s MVP monthly awards (second time in his NPB career) for the month of May batting .333 with 10 homeruns and 27 RBIs in 23 games played last month in the Pacific league division, earning himself a nifty prize money worth 300,000 Yen (2,750 USD)…… Continue reading Brandon Laird will use prize money to buy Nintendo Switch and Sushi

The Chiba Lotte Marines have announced today that they have signed slugger Wily Mo Pena on a one-year contract worth 33 million Yen (300,000 USD), he will also wear the uniform number 54 according to the report. He is scheduled to arrive in Japan as early as next week. Wily Mo Pena signed a minor league…… Continue reading Chiba Lotte Marines sign Wily Mo Pena

The Pacific league Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball have been reported that they have struck a deal with SF Giants outfielder Chris Marrero, according to Jon Heyman’s Twitter link. Chris Marrero will be replacing Stefen Romero there in right field as he’s still currently in the DL after colliding with a wall in foul…… Continue reading Orix Buffaloes to sign Chris Marrero

The All-star voting in Nippon Professional Baseball are ongoing, and for Japanese phenom Shohei Otani, despite playing only just 8 games this regular season, and is currently in the DL after being sidelined for at least 6 weeks due to an injury (pulled biceps femoris muscle) back in April 8 in a game against the Orix Buffaloes, is leading…… Continue reading Shohei Otani Leading the Pacific League DH in All-Star Voting Despite Injury

Rizal Memorial Stadium (located in Malate, Metro Manila, Philippines) was on the verge of being demolished back last year in December, led by gaming tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. and also by the country’s former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada who has previously proposed to modernize the 82 year old complex and turn it into a damn shopping mall…… Continue reading On The Verge Of Demolition, NHCP Steps Up To The Plate To Save Rizal Memorial Stadium

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda got some advice from an old friend, and former teammate in starting pitcher Kris Johnson (Hiroshima Toyo Carp’s ace, and also the second born foreign player to win the prestigous Sawamura award) via Smartphone video chat just this last March regarding about the cutter, Maeda’s new pitch this…… Continue reading Kenta Maeda Got Some Advice from Former Teammate Kris Johnson about the Cutter via Smartphone Chat

Manny Ramirez of the Kochi Island Fighting Dogs has finally blasted his first homerun in his 11th game today in Japan this season facing against the Tokushima Indigo Socks of the Baseball Challenge league. Manny Ramirez batted 4th in the game and played as the team’s DH. (Manny Ramirez’ first homerun in Japan , 0:48…… Continue reading Manny Ramirez hits his first homerun in Japan