Kazuo Matsui (41 years of age) blasted his first homerun of the season (video) in the top of the 6th inning against Fukuoka Softbank Hawks reliever Ren Kajiya for his 200th in his NPB career, becoming the first ever switch-hitter in Nippon Professional Baseball history to have at least 2000 hits (2071 hits in total) and 200 homeruns.…… Continue reading Kazuo Matsui becomes first switch hitter in NPB history with 2000 hits and 200 HR

The Shikoku Island League plus, Kochi Fighting Dogs of the BCL (Baseball Challenge League) have announced just a while ago that Manny Ramirez’ contract will end this July for him to have an opportunity to play in the Nippon Professional Baseball league once his contract is over, as NPB teams will have at least until July…… Continue reading Manny Ramirez contract with Kochi to end this July, will look for opportunity to play in NPB

Yokohama DeNA Baystars starting pitcher Phil Klein just became the first ever pitcher in Baystars 67 year history to knock in the game winning hit, and also be the winning pitcher in yesterday’s game against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. Phil Klein batted in the bottom of the 4th inning against Swallows starter Ross Ohlendorf on…… Continue reading DeNA Baystars pitcher Phil Klein became first foreign pitcher in team history with game winning hit and winning pitcher

Former Major leaguer, Manny Ramirez (44 years of age) injured himself just a couple of days ago in a match against the Tokushima Indigo Socks of the BCL (Baseball Challenge League) while running out on a grounder heading to first base. Manny was clearly in pain, and was eventually removed from the game to conduct an MRI test…… Continue reading Manny Ramirez out for a week due to injury

Something you don’t see very often these days, Ito Kazushi is a 40 year old college student (3rd year) currently attending Tokyo University this summer, and will soon be making his pitching debut on the mound tomorrow against Kyoto University. Born on August 19, 1976… Kazushi-san has no experience playing Baseball during his junior and…… Continue reading 40 year old Japanese University student’s Baseball dream come true

Former Major leaguer Munenori Kawasaki just blasted his first homerun in a Ni-gun (minor league) game against the Hanshin Tigers farm team just today, it was his first homerun in Japan since year 2011 playing for the same team. In the top of the 6th inning against Hanshin Tigers right-handed pitcher (reliever) Moriya Koki, current Fukuoka Softbank Hawks infielder…… Continue reading Munenori Kawasaki blasts his first homerun in Japan since 2011

Some of Fukuoka Softbank Hawks personnel/officials have been reported to have traveled to Cuba just yesterday to acquire left-handed pitcher Livan Moinelo (20 years of age), according to the report. The 20 year old Livan Moinelo currently plays with the  Vegueros de Pinar del Rio of the Cuban league, and has own a record of 26-14 with an ERA…… Continue reading Fukuoka Softbank Hawks to acquire 21 year old Cuban pitcher Livan Moinelo

Former Major leaguer, Akinora Iwamura, 38 years of age, has announced his retirement from Baseball, according to the official site of the Baseball Challenge League, Fukushima Hopes (an Independent league team) in Japan just today, a press conference will be held for Iwamura tomorrow. Akinori Iwamura made his Major league debut with the Tampa Bay Devil…… Continue reading Akinori Iwamura retires from Baseball

UPDATE: Looks like Otani will be missing more than just 4 weeks in the regular season due to the severity of the injury, and will spend most likely 6 weeks in the DL according to Sponichi Annex. Japanese two-way player, Shohei Otani (22 years of age), has been sidelined for at least 4 weeks this season…… Continue reading Update: Shohei Otani out for 6 weeks due to leg injury

Detroit Tigers infielder, and, of course, former Kia Tigers all-star Brett Pill, 32 years of age, has officially retired from Baseball, according to the announcement of his mother just today. Brett Pill previously signed a minor league deal (along with an invitation to spring training) in the off-season early this year with the Detroit Tigers organization…… Continue reading Brett Pill has officially retired from Baseball

With former Major league pitcher, Dennis Sarfate, 35 years of age, notching up his 178th save in his Nippon Professional Baseball career against the Chiba Lotte Marines in the 9th for a 5-3 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks win today, with the achieved save in the game, he’s now the league leader in saves by a foreign…… Continue reading Dennis Sarfate is now Japan’s foreign saves leader in league history

UPDATE: The contract for Munenori Kawasaki was said to be only on a one-year deal that’s worth an estimated 90 million Yen (810,000 USD in annual salary), he is scheduled to play first in Ni-gun in April 4th before playing in the Ichi-gun level, according to the report. The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, of Nippon Professional…… Continue reading Munenori Kawasaki rejoins Fukuoka Softbank Hawks on one year deal

The Chicago Cubs organization have been reported to have entered contract negotiations again to re-sign free agent infielder Munenori Kawasaki today after his recent release by the team, according to the report. Further updates will be provided. Cubs manager Joe Maddon, and GM Theo Epstein wanted him and his happy attitude to comeback resulting them to enter negotiations.…… Continue reading Cubs looking to re-sign Munenori Kawasaki again after recent release