Longtime JT baseball columnist Graczyk dies at 68 ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 20, 2017 |
MLB players for 2020 Games unlikely ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 7, 2017 |
Versatile Meng does it all for China ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 7, 2017 |
Otani better off skipping World Baseball Classic than risking injury ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 2, 2017 |
Players ramp up training before camps ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 7, 2017 |
New year brings new hopes for some in Japanese baseball ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 2, 2017 |
Tanaka, Iwakuma the dream ticket for Japan's WBC roster ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 22, 2016 |
Otani heads early WBC roster for Samurai Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 20, 2016 |
Free-agent compensation choices usually risky bets ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 19, 2016 |
Otani eyes new goals following award-winning season for Fighters ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 2, 2016 |
Resurgent Carp veteran Arai turned back clock during MVP season ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 30, 2016 |
Otani, Arai win MVP awards ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 29, 2016 |
Fighters not giving up on 'Handkerchief Prince' Saito ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 18, 2016 |
Kuriyama says big comeback by Fighters a catalyst for future ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 15, 2016 |
Ono lifts Japan with sayonara single in 10th ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 13, 2016 |
Otani, Akiyama shine as Samurai Japan trounces Mexico in rematch ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 12, 2016 |
Itoi, Yoh, Morifuku, Yamaguchi confirmed as free agents ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 10, 2016 |
Kikuchi, Maru lead Golden Glove winners ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 8, 2016 |
Ex-Fighters skipper Hillman ready for Korea challenge ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 1, 2016 |
Carp legend Kuroda takes potential curtain call in stride ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 26, 2016 |
For Fighters slugger Laird, sushi became good-luck charm and sparked f... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 25, 2016 |
Carp's Johnson becomes second foreign-born Sawamura Award winner ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 24, 2016 |
Carp capitalize on big plays, stellar pitching to beat Fighters in Gam... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 23, 2016 |
Carp sink Fighters to take 2-0 Japan Series lead ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 23, 2016 |
Hiroshima mayor Matsui calls Carp an integral part of city ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 22, 2016 |
Carp, Fighters to vie for NPB supremacy ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 20, 2016 |
Otani set to be center of attention in Japan Series, beyond ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 20, 2016 |
Ramirez's leadership pivotal for BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 11, 2016 |
BayStars rally for Game 1 victory over Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 8, 2016 |
Messenger closing in on deal with Hanshin ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 29, 2016 |
Otani's legend grows with PL pennant-clinching win ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 29, 2016 |
Japanese teams, fans bid fond farewell to retiring players ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 26, 2016 |
Ramirez working to get BayStars ready for Climax Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 25, 2016 |
After earlier struggles at home, hot-hitting Jones gaining confidence ... ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 23, 2016 |
Samurai Japan skipper Kokubo promotes team's new uniforms for WBC, sta... ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 23, 2016 |
Race for PL flag going down to wire ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 19, 2016 |
Finally, Carp looking like real deal ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 29, 2016 |
Agent: Messenger hoping to return to Tigers in 2017 ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 24, 2016 |
August 4 Games: Swallows' Sato cools off potent Carp offense ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 4, 2016 |
Cromartie brings bid for Montreal MLB team to Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 2, 2016 |
Tokyo will host two rounds of 2017 WBC ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 2, 2016 |
BayStars' Zagurski relishing each moment of baseball journey ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 25, 2016 |
Carp, Hawks aim for continued success in second half ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 17, 2016 |
Action-packed All-Star Series finale ends in 5-5 tie ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 16, 2016 |
Fellow All-Stars rave about Otani's special talents ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 16, 2016 |
Swallows' Yamada pounces on Dragons in series opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 24, 2016 |
Too early to worry about Otani's season, says Darvish ![](/images/external.png) |
May 17, 2016 |
Blocking rule causing confusion at home plate ![](/images/external.png) |
May 16, 2016 |
Former Yomiuri infielder Gonzalez remains close to game ![](/images/external.png) |
May 9, 2016 |
Bogusevic adjusting to NPB game ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 30, 2016 |
Baseball pauses to reflect on Kyushu earthquakes ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 18, 2016 |
Gomes expands horizons with Japan move ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 22, 2016 |
Fighters catcher Ono works to strengthen bond with pitchers ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 21, 2016 |
Carp newcomer Pridie getting acclimated to NPB life ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 20, 2016 |
Marines' Standridge looks forward to new challenge ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 14, 2016 |
Fighters phenom Otani keeping calm in eye of storm ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 11, 2016 |
Marathon bullpen sessions remain question of culture ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 22, 2016 |
Swallows' veteran pitcher Ishikawa no automatic out in batter's box ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 21, 2016 |
Upcoming games give Kokubo chance to fine-tune Samurai Japan approach ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 17, 2016 |
Disgraced Kiyohara's situation similar to that of former pitcher Enats... ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 8, 2016 |
Lucchino says MLB not an easy move for Japanese players ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 4, 2016 |
Johnson, Mikolas looking for more success in second seasons in Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 28, 2016 |
New rules at home plate put onus on Japanese umpires ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 11, 2016 |
Fortuitous move to bullpen led Barnette to majors ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 30, 2015 |
Iron man Tsutsugo still going strong in December ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 13, 2015 |
Maeda, Fukudome among Golden Glove recipients ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 10, 2015 |
Swallows made great strides during 2015 season ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 31, 2015 |
Superior depth propels Hawks to another championship ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 30, 2015 |
Hawks move to brink of Japan Series glory ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 28, 2015 |
Yamada stakes claim as top player ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 28, 2015 |
Veteran catcher Takaya plays pivotal role for Hawks ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 27, 2015 |
Carp hurler Maeda wins Sawamura Award for second time ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 26, 2015 |
Sugiura confident Swallows can bounce back ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 26, 2015 |
Oct 25 Game: Hawks' pitcher van den Hurk continues his winning ways ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 25, 2015 |
Oct. 24 Game: Yafuoku Dome's shortened fences help Hawks, foes ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 24, 2015 |
Led by first-year managers, Hawks, Swallows chasing Japan Series title ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 23, 2015 |
After Hara's exit, Tanishige becomes longest-serving CL skipper ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 20, 2015 |
Hara leaves big shoes for next Giants manager to fill ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 19, 2015 |
Time for NPB to rethink senseless playoff format ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 15, 2015 |
Balentien ready to go after fine-tuning game ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 14, 2015 |
Giants finish Tigers, set up Swallows showdown ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 12, 2015 |
Oct. 11 Games: Tigers stave off elimination ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 11, 2015 |
Tigers, Giants make final preparations for playoffs ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 9, 2015 |
Yamada deserving of MVP award ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 5, 2015 |
Oct. 2 Games: Swallows claim first CL pennant since 2001 ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 2, 2015 |
Sep. 26 Games: Giants pull within game of CL-leading Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 26, 2015 |
Swallows dynamo Yamada set to join exclusive club ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 8, 2015 |
Hall of Fame pitcher Johnson impressed by Otani, Maeda ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 20, 2015 |
Tigers make strong start to extended road trip ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 13, 2015 |
Waseda's first-year sensation Kiyomiya takes center stage ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 10, 2015 |
Swallows' Barnette wove masterful tale in first half ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 20, 2015 |
Fujinami, Abe provide heroics for CL in NPB All-Star Series opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 17, 2015 |
July 7 Games: Chono changes Giants' fortunes with clutch triple in tri... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 7, 2015 |
Fujinami, Messenger doing their part to keep Tigers in hunt ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 6, 2015 |
July 4 Games: Nakamura drives in five runs as Lions trample Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 4, 2015 |
June 30 Games: Giants stage dramatic rally against Kuroda in ninth inn... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 30, 2015 |
Otani on familiar path to elite status ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 29, 2015 |
Ramirez happy to be back in NPB ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 28, 2015 |
June 27 Games: Despaigne powers Marines past Buffaloes ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 27, 2015 |
June 23 Games: BayStars snap 12-game slide ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 23, 2015 |
Central League clubs currently wallowing in mediocrity ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 22, 2015 |
June 20 Games: Giants hurler Mikolas baffles Dragons for seven innings ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 20, 2015 |
June 19 Games: Dragons' Hirata slugs three-run shot in 10th to sink Gi... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 19, 2015 |
Lions teenager Mori thriving on pro level ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 16, 2015 |
Carp outfielder Schierholtz adjusting to life in Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 15, 2015 |
June 11 Games: Lions' Mejia delivers walk-off single in ninth against ... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 11, 2015 |
June 9 Games: Lions' Akiyama delivers game-winning double against Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 9, 2015 |
Sarfate continues to pitch at high level for Softbank ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 8, 2015 |
Watertight defense gives Hawks win over Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 6, 2015 |
June 5 Games: Hawks showcase strength of batting lineup in 16-hit atta... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 5, 2015 |
Lions' Seratelli hopes to make mark in Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
May 31, 2015 |
May 30 Games: BayStars starter Ino stays poised, escapes trouble on mo... ![](/images/external.png) |
May 30, 2015 |
May 28 Games: Giants' Mikolas fans 10 in triumph over Lions ![](/images/external.png) |
May 28, 2015 |
Matsui finds comfort zone in ninth ![](/images/external.png) |
May 25, 2015 |
BayStars defy sorry reputation with strong start to season ![](/images/external.png) |
May 18, 2015 |
May 16 Games: Giants' Sugiuchi helps own cause at plate ![](/images/external.png) |
May 16, 2015 |
Carp pitcher Johnson putting it all together in Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
May 14, 2015 |
Messenger, agent disappointed with how Hanshin handled demotion ![](/images/external.png) |
May 14, 2015 |
Chiba Lotte's Cruz finding NPB easier to adjust to second time around ![](/images/external.png) |
May 12, 2015 |
May 12 Games: Triumphant Giants stage seventh-inning comeback against ... ![](/images/external.png) |
May 12, 2015 |
Lions cub Mori beginning to show tremendous potential ![](/images/external.png) |
May 11, 2015 |
May 8 Games: Lions rout Marines, stretch winning streak to seven games ![](/images/external.png) |
May 8, 2015 |
Hawks closer Sarfate savors 100th save in Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
May 5, 2015 |
Giants still looking for more power from cleanup hitters ![](/images/external.png) |
May 4, 2015 |
Nippon Ham's Yoshikawa off to resurgent start ![](/images/external.png) |
May 2, 2015 |
April 30 Games: Murata stays hot at plate as Giants defeat Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 30, 2015 |
Swallows' Balentien makes season debut, leaves with possible injury af... ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 24, 2015 |
April 21 Games: Lions' Togame records first home victory since July 20... ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 21, 2015 |
Saito stumbles again in quest to find success as pro ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 20, 2015 |
Hit and Run: Swallows pitchers off to hot start on mound this year ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 13, 2015 |
Taguchi passes debut test with flying colors as Giants down Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 11, 2015 |
April 10 Games: Hatakeyama's 11th-inning homer carries Swallows past G... ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 10, 2015 |
April 7 Games: Mendoza tames Lions as Fighters stretch winning streak ... ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 7, 2015 |
Abe serves as security blanket after Giants' slow start ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 6, 2015 |
Tigers' Gomez out for encore after good opening act ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 5, 2015 |
April 3 Games: Tigers battery provides spark against struggling Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 3, 2015 |
Releasing stubborn Gourriel best move for BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 3, 2015 |
Giants edge BayStars in 2015 season opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 27, 2015 |
Buffaloes, Hawks best in PL ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 26, 2015 |
Carp hoping Kuroda can be final piece in title puzzle ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 25, 2015 |
Cepeda hoping hard work pays off in second year in Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 23, 2015 |
Fighters' Hermida excited about new challenge ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 21, 2015 |
Japan still building for Premier 12, WBC ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 14, 2015 |
Substance matters more than results during spring season ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 9, 2015 |
Tigers' Fujinami may be ready to roar ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 7, 2015 |
Milledge on comeback trail after losing most of 2014 season to injury ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 2, 2015 |
Iwase, Dragons may be in tough spot ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 21, 2015 |
Eagles need young duo to soar in '15 ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 14, 2015 |
Media spotlight will continue to shine on Otani ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 9, 2015 |
Hit and Run: Dice-K could face rocky transition ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 7, 2015 |
Former catcher Furuta voted into Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 23, 2015 |
Japan to co-host Premier 12 baseball world tourney ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 19, 2015 |
Abe leaves big shoes to fill at catcher's spot in lineup ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 17, 2015 |
Fighters' Saito braces for vital year ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 12, 2015 |
Toritani may have thrived in majors ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 10, 2015 |
Little sizzle found during NPB winter ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 20, 2014 |
Kaneko, Sugano claim MVP awards ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 26, 2014 |
Dueling goals drove Samurai Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 22, 2014 |
Orioles reliever Hunter impressed by Japanese players' skills ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 14, 2014 |
Fateful decision in Japan put Soriano on path to MLB ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 8, 2014 |
Tigers can only lick wounds after falling short of goal in Japan Serie... ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 3, 2014 |
Singular focus propels Hawks to Japan Series crown ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 31, 2014 |
Nakamura's HR puts Hawks on brink of Japan Series title ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 29, 2014 |
Otonari leads Hawks to Game 3 win ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 28, 2014 |
Hawks southpaw Otonari gains confidence thanks to postseason success ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 27, 2014 |
Takeda comes of age with Tigers-taming performance ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 27, 2014 |
Takeda delivers stellar outing in Game 2 for victorious Hawks ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 26, 2014 |
Fifth-inning outburst carries Tigers to Game 1 triumph over Hawks ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 25, 2014 |
Hawks hurler Standridge 'excited' to face ex-teammates in Japan Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 25, 2014 |
Tigers energized by enthusiastic fan support on eve of Japan Series sh... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 25, 2014 |
Tigers had right touch during final stage of CL Climax Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 20, 2014 |
Tigers advance to Japan Series for first time since 2005 ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 18, 2014 |
Gomez's bat, Tigers relievers secure victory in Game 3 ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 17, 2014 |
Tigers stand up to Giants with commanding performance in Game 2 ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 16, 2014 |
Tigers wipe out Giants' advantage with Game 1 win ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 15, 2014 |
Archrivals Giants, Tigers ready for Climax Series showdown ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 14, 2014 |
Playoff system selling Japanese baseball short ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 12, 2014 |
Ace pitchers aim to make presence felt during CS ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 9, 2014 |
Hit and Run: Nakahata expects BayStars to shine brighter in future ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 6, 2014 |
BayStars' Tsutsugo slugs three-run homer in comeback victory over Gian... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 3, 2014 |
Hard work pays off for gutsy Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 27, 2014 |
Carp guaranteed first non-losing season since 2001 ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 23, 2014 |
Fighters pound Hawks in eighth inning as game turns into rout ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 9, 2014 |
Otani may create unique challenge ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 8, 2014 |
Trio of NPB teams hit it big with midseason acquisitions ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 6, 2014 |
Fan-favorite Inaba jumping into sunset ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 3, 2014 |
Cuban stars battle minor injuries during first year in Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 1, 2014 |
Sawamura fires two-hitter against Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 28, 2014 |
Big decision looms for ace Kaneko ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 25, 2014 |
Miura adding to legacy with recent success for BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 18, 2014 |
Gomez earning his stripes with Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 16, 2014 |
Giants close out series with tidy victory over Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 14, 2014 |
Ishikawa perseveres with Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 9, 2014 |
Tigers face annual 'road trip of death' in midst of CL race ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 4, 2014 |
Sixth-inning offensive outburst carries Carp past Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 3, 2014 |
Orix, Softbank have to be wary of spoilers in PL race ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 28, 2014 |
Contenders begin second half with eyes on prize ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 21, 2014 |
Eldred, Carp like their chances in CL ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 19, 2014 |
Carp standouts spark CL to lopsided victory in All-Star Series opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 18, 2014 |
Samurai Japan announces six key players for November series against ML... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 17, 2014 |
NPB, MLB keeping track as Otani continues to blossom ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 14, 2014 |
Luna an All-Star snub despite playing at high level ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 12, 2014 |
Tigers cruise past Giants for eighth straight victory ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 11, 2014 |
BayStars' Gourriel could be in line for rare honor ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 7, 2014 |
Cruz settling in with Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 5, 2014 |
Sakamoto, Mathieson make biggest impact for victorious Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 5, 2014 |
Carp set to make splash in All-Star Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 3, 2014 |
Kamei breathes new life into Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 30, 2014 |
Giants pound Hawks, snatch interleague title ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 22, 2014 |
Giants wallop Buffaloes in showdown of NPB's winningest teams ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 17, 2014 |
Hit and Run: New Lions slugger Mejia relishes opportunity to play in N... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 17, 2014 |
Carp like fish out of water during interleague ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 14, 2014 |
Kaneko capitalizes in clutch as Lions edge Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 12, 2014 |
Uphill battle awaits Seibu's Tanabe ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 9, 2014 |
BayStars pitcher Ino producing better results ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 7, 2014 |
Yokogawa delivers game-winning single in 10th for Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 6, 2014 |
Bowker relishing second chance ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 2, 2014 |
Tough luck for Kaneko ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 1, 2014 |
Giants southpaw Utsumi records first victory of season ![](/images/external.png) |
May 29, 2014 |
Young hurlers Norimoto, Sugano aiming for All-Star Series participatio... ![](/images/external.png) |
May 29, 2014 |
Hawks spent wisely during winter ![](/images/external.png) |
May 26, 2014 |
Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast – May 26, 2014 ![](/images/external.png) |
May 26, 2014 |
Kaneko continues push toward elite status ![](/images/external.png) |
May 24, 2014 |
No time to rest as Cepeda hits ground running in Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
May 19, 2014 |
Carp crush Giants to send interleague warning ![](/images/external.png) |
May 18, 2014 |
Hiroshima's Maru has learned a walk is as good as a hit ![](/images/external.png) |
May 18, 2014 |
Cepeda crushes first home run in NPB; Giants snap five-game slide ![](/images/external.png) |
May 17, 2014 |
Swallows pound out 17 hits, throttle Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
May 15, 2014 |
Eldred's bat on fire early for surprising CL-leading Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
May 12, 2014 |
Ishikawa sparks BayStars with bat, glove in win over Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
May 6, 2014 |
O'Malley all smiles about return to NPB with Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
May 5, 2014 |
Swallows' Milledge faces up to more time on sideline ![](/images/external.png) |
May 4, 2014 |
Buffaloes still behind in terms of attendance ![](/images/external.png) |
May 3, 2014 |
Murata delivers game-winning hit against Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 29, 2014 |
Struggles common for H.S. hurlers ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 28, 2014 |
Balentien, Swallows trying to see bright side ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 24, 2014 |
Luna powers Dragons past Swallows, helps Asakura end winless drought ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 24, 2014 |
Good health keys Pena's torrid start ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 19, 2014 |
Early troubles on mound could prove costly for Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 14, 2014 |
Imae powers Marines past Eagles ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 11, 2014 |
Ongoing ball issues disturbing for NPB, Mizuno ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 11, 2014 |
Seguignol says being flexible key to success in NPB ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 10, 2014 |
Carp teammates Dobayashi, Nomura provide big contributions against Gia... ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 8, 2014 |
Giants left-hander Seddon set to make NPB debut ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 8, 2014 |
NPB season too young to accurately identify trends ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 7, 2014 |
Yoh happy to carry on tradition as Fighters' showman ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 26, 2014 |
Mathieson ready for action after refreshing offseason ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 10, 2014 |
Swallows' Balentien keeps focus on steady improvement ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 3, 2014 |
Hawks need more quality in starting rotation ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 1, 2014 |
Apologetic Balentien faces long road back ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 30, 2014 |
Eagles' future largely forgotten amidst race to land Tanaka ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 30, 2013 |
The Batting Stance Guy waxes poetic on Youkilis, NPB ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 28, 2013 |
Tanaka given chance to pursue dream in majors ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 25, 2013 |
Masahiro Tanaka: The Big If: The question is whether he'll be availabl... ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 18, 2013 |
Tanaka informs Eagles he wants to pitch in majors in 2014 ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 17, 2013 |
Oka looking to reign in knuckleball ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 16, 2013 |
For once, MVP voters got things right ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 30, 2013 |
New rules needed for posting system ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 16, 2013 |
High-flying Eagles reign supreme after eight-year rise to top ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 5, 2013 |
Eagles blank Giants in Game 7, capture first Japan Series title: Pitch... ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 3, 2013 |
At a loss for words to explain Tanaka's loss ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 2, 2013 |
Opportunistic Giants force Game 7 as mighty Tanaka handed first defeat... ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 2, 2013 |
Rock band Monkey Majik provides positive vibes for Tohoku, enjoys pass... ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 2, 2013 |
Eagles prepare to unleash Tanaka on Giants with title there for taking ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 1, 2013 |
Gambles pay off for Eagles skipper Hoshino ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 1, 2013 |
Eagles move closer to first Japan Series title ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 31, 2013 |
Giants' Houlton hungry to capture third consecutive Japan Series title ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 29, 2013 |
Offense ignites Eagles in Game 3 victory over Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 29, 2013 |
Rookie Norimoto gives Eagles hope for promising future ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 27, 2013 |
Giants hold off brilliant rookie Norimoto in Game 1 ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 26, 2013 |
Eagles upbeat before Japan Series opener against Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 25, 2013 |
Veteran skipper Hoshino continues quest for elusive title ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 25, 2013 |
Carp looking toward brighter days ahead ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 20, 2013 |
Defending champion Giants wrap up sweep against Carp, return to Japan ... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 18, 2013 |
Sugano basks in glow of Game 2 brilliance ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 18, 2013 |
Giants atone for early miscues, capitalize on late opportunities to ed... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 16, 2013 |
Carp embrace opportunity to face CL powerhouse Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 15, 2013 |
Big-hitting Lions punish Marines to tie series ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 13, 2013 |
Marines belt three homers in Game 1 rout over Lions ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 13, 2013 |
Seibu's Okamoto stays focused as teammates cut loose ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 13, 2013 |
Seibu's Okamoto stays focused as teammates cut loose ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 13, 2013 |
Marines belt three homers in Game 1 rout over Lions ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 12, 2013 |
Marines veteran Iguchi proves value as key component of championship q... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 12, 2013 |
Kokubo introduced as new manager of Samurai Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 9, 2013 |
Kaneko's fine season lost in 'Ma-kun' mania ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 5, 2013 |
Few issues left in play as season nears finish ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 29, 2013 |
Few issues left in play as season nears finish ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 29, 2013 |
Kato's attempt to change NPB doomed by lack of power ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 24, 2013 |
Giants clinch pennant, celebrate by beating Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 22, 2013 |
NPB Notebook: Home run king Balentien nearing another conquest ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 22, 2013 |
Balentien sets new single-season home run record ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 15, 2013 |
Swallows snap losing streak in wild encounter with Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 14, 2013 |
Balentien still waiting as Tigers beat Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 13, 2013 |
Carp double up Swallows; Balentien remains at 55 homers ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 12, 2013 |
Balentien ties single-season home run record ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 11, 2013 |
Balentien belts 54th home run in loss to Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 10, 2013 |
Bass says Balentien won't get easy path to Oh's record ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 6, 2013 |
Balentien maintains poise, perspective as he chases single-season HR r... ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 31, 2013 |
Balentien belts 52nd home run, moves closer to single-season record ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 30, 2013 |
Giants showcase winning formula in series opener against archrival Tig... ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 27, 2013 |
Time to salute Ichiro's amazing feat, leave debate aside ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 22, 2013 |
German giving master class in fine art of stealing bases ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 19, 2013 |
Upbeat Morgan makes impact on, off field for BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 18, 2013 |
Giants’ Chono slugs clutch home run in victory over Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 17, 2013 |
Eagles' Tanaka wins record 21st consecutive decision ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 16, 2013 |
Status of posting system may put Tanaka in limbo ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 15, 2013 |
MLB chatter sure to increase as Tanaka dominates in NPB ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 12, 2013 |
Losing record no reflection of Standridge's true talent ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 7, 2013 |
Balentien, Ogawa keep Swallows in spotlight ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 5, 2013 |
Fighters pitcher Wolfe not ready to give up on season ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 4, 2013 |
Nakai, Nishimura thrive in pressure-packed moments for Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 3, 2013 |
Giants' Takahashi delivers pinch-hit single in ninth to end thriller a... ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 1, 2013 |
Fighters end six-game slide with offensive outburst ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 31, 2013 |
Second-inning outburst propels Carp past Giants: Hiroshima ends 14-gam... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 25, 2013 |
Otani's presence hard to ignore during NPB All-Star Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 22, 2013 |
Eagles slugger Jones gets his first taste of NPB All-Star Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 21, 2013 |
MVP Arai, solid pitching guide CL All-Stars to Game 2 victory ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 20, 2013 |
Swallows' Balentien reflects on All-Star fun, superb start to season ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 20, 2013 |
Itoi trade not yet paying off for either Fighters or Buffaloes ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 15, 2013 |
Tanaka hitting his stride as season progresses ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 8, 2013 |
Former Dodgers owner reflects on Nomo, friendships ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 2, 2013 |
Blanco, Balentien putting up impressive homer totals ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 1, 2013 |
Fourth-inning offensive outburst lifts BayStars over Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 28, 2013 |
Fighters show moxie in comeback victory ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 26, 2013 |
Marines need power bat to aid chase for Pa League crown ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 25, 2013 |
Lions' Kikuchi emerging as one of NPB's top pitchers ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 24, 2013 |
Lefty starter Kikuchi thriving for Lions ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 21, 2013 |
Ramirez keeps focus, waits for next opportunity to contribute ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 18, 2013 |
Morgan, BayStars trample over Lions ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 16, 2013 |
Lack of transparency on ball changes causes NPB grief ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 14, 2013 |
Once a young phenom, Matsui now a veteran leader for upstart Eagles ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 12, 2013 |
Giants' Abe slugs game-winning home run in eighth ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 7, 2013 |
Marines benefiting from ace Naruse's poise, maturity ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 1, 2013 |
Hoashi, Hawks whip Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
May 29, 2013 |
Carp offense not doing Bullington any favors ![](/images/external.png) |
May 28, 2013 |
Fighters rookie Otani makes solid impression in mound debut ![](/images/external.png) |
May 24, 2013 |
Murton maintains torrid pace in Chiba ![](/images/external.png) |
May 24, 2013 |
Abe continues to be steadying force for Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
May 21, 2013 |
Abe powers Giants past Lions ![](/images/external.png) |
May 18, 2013 |
Greisinger eager to make season debut against Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
May 15, 2013 |
Interleague schedule will pit PL hurlers against Blanco ![](/images/external.png) |
May 14, 2013 |
Hanshin's Murton living in the moment ![](/images/external.png) |
May 12, 2013 |
Tigers continue early-season mastery of Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
May 11, 2013 |
Wild pitch in 11th carries Marines to eighth straight win: Chiba Lotte... ![](/images/external.png) |
May 10, 2013 |
Giants treat Matsui, Nagashima to victory on special day: Lopez belts ... ![](/images/external.png) |
May 6, 2013 |
Giants maintain home dominance against Carp: Yomiuri improves to 15-1-... ![](/images/external.png) |
May 5, 2013 |
Legends Matsui, Nagashima feted: Prime minister hands Yomiuri Giants l... ![](/images/external.png) |
May 5, 2013 |
Former Hankyu hurler 'Animal' Lesley dead at 54 ![](/images/external.png) |
May 1, 2013 |
Imae delivers game-changing double for Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 28, 2013 |
Seibu's Spilborghs relishing life experience of playing in NPB ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 28, 2013 |
Emergency meeting pays off for Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 26, 2013 |
Marines rally past Eagles ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 21, 2013 |
Bowker bashes two home runs as Giants end offensive slump ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 13, 2013 |
Swallows' Balentien glad to return to diamond after WBC injury delayed... ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 13, 2013 |
Morgan hopes to aid BayStars' climb out of CL cellar ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 12, 2013 |
Fighters bounce back, blank Eagles ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 11, 2013 |
Fighters rookie Otani 'ready' for pro pitching debut: The 18-year-old ... ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 11, 2013 |
Ramirez possibly top foreign-born player ever in NPB ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 9, 2013 |
Ramirez becomes first foreigner to reach 2,000-hit milestone in Japane... ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 7, 2013 |
Ramirez, Ishikawa carry BayStars past Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 7, 2013 |
Giants hope Bowker, Lopez end foreign scouting drought ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 6, 2013 |
Big bats ignite Giants on poor pitching night: Sakamoto, Bowker lead o... ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 4, 2013 |
Lewis relishing challenge after joining Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 3, 2013 |
Sugano makes impressive debut for Giants: Teams settle for 1-1 tie ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 31, 2013 |
Defending champion Giants usher in new season with victory over Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 30, 2013 |
2013 Pacific League Preview ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 29, 2013 |
2013 Central League Preview ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 28, 2013 |
Dominicans claim WBC title ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 21, 2013 |
Dominicans overcome by emotion after WBC victory ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 21, 2013 |
Dominicans make WBC final ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 20, 2013 |
Offensive woes too much for Samurai Japan to overcome ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 20, 2013 |
Ghosts of past return as Dominicans get set to face Dutch ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 19, 2013 |
Dutch prospect Profar aiming to prolong WBC fairy tale ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 18, 2013 |
Maeda relaxed as Japan prepares to face Puerto Rico ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 18, 2013 |
Puerto Rico ends Japan's run ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 18, 2013 |
Japan ends second round with win over the Netherlands ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 13, 2013 |
Dutch shock Cuba to make WBC semifinals ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 12, 2013 |
Japan pounds Netherlands to reach WBC final round ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 11, 2013 |
Hurler Maeda gets call to start against Netherlands: Japan aims to sl... ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 10, 2013 |
Japan hoping Tanaka, Maeda iron out issues before WBC begins ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 28, 2013 |
Japan will be forced to dig deep to defend WBC crown ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 26, 2013 |
Otani ready for new challenges with Fighters ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 30, 2013 |
Trading four-time All-Star Itoi doesn't make sense for Fighters ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 24, 2013 |
Sports Scope: Hall of Fame long overdue for another foreign member ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 15, 2013 |
Ex-Carp pitchers Ono, Sotokoba elected into Japanese Baseball Hall of ... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 12, 2013 |
Sports Scope: Matsui should be remembered as one of Japan's best ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 30, 2012 |
Sports Scope: Eagles need new addition Jones' game to match considera... ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 18, 2012 |
Sports Scope: Kuriyama's approach helped Fighters change Otani's mind ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 11, 2012 |
Eagles linked with swoop for star Jones ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 9, 2012 |
NPB players should speak out about posting system ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 4, 2012 |
NPB Notebook: Yoshikawa's MVP award puts pitcher in elite company ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 27, 2012 |
New mental approach led to banner season, Yoshikawa admits ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 23, 2012 |
Abe, Yoshikawa garner 2012 MVP honors ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 22, 2012 |
Sports Scope: Japan gave Yamamoto something to build on against Cuba ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 20, 2012 |
Sports Scope: New faces should have opportunity to shine for Japan in... ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 13, 2012 |
NPB Notebook: WBC squad may be hurting for top-line pitching ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 11, 2012 |
Giants' focus pays off in Japan Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 5, 2012 |
Title gives Abe perfect ending to 2012 ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 5, 2012 |
Giants capture Japan Series title: Veteran pitcher Utsumi earns Series... ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 4, 2012 |
Game 5 marred by mistaken HBP call, Tadano ejection ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 2, 2012 |
Giants crush Fighters, take 3-2 lead in Japan Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 2, 2012 |
Kuriyama's handling of pitching staff pays off ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 2, 2012 |
Fighters even Japan Series 2-2 with win in 12th ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 1, 2012 |
Wolfe effective in unlikely Game 3 duel against ex-high school teammat... ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 1, 2012 |
Fighters come alive in Japan Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 31, 2012 |
NPB Notebook: Giants on both sides of Pacific stand tall together ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 31, 2012 |
Fighters face pivotal test at home after consecutive losses ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 30, 2012 |
Game 1 hero Bowker appreciates opportunity to play in postseason ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 29, 2012 |
Sawamura, Chono lead Giants to win ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 29, 2012 |
Giants trounce Fighters in Game 1 ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 28, 2012 |
Japan Series helps put Canada on baseball map ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 28, 2012 |
Fighters, Giants ready for championship showdown ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 27, 2012 |
Giants, Fighters inch closer to Japan Series clash ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 26, 2012 |
Sports Scope: Giants rose to the occasion ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 26, 2012 |
Former Dodger Houlton uses veteran poise to eliminate Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 24, 2012 |
Giants advance to Japan Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 23, 2012 |
Ishii powers Giants into series decider ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 22, 2012 |
Catcher has pair of run-scoring hits in victory over Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 21, 2012 |
Sawamura, Abe provide big lift for Giants in Game 4 ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 21, 2012 |
Donoue sparks Dragons to 10th-inning win over Giants: Chunichi takes c... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 20, 2012 |
Opportunistic Dragons take 2-1 series lead over Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 19, 2012 |
Ono chops Giants down to size ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 18, 2012 |
Lions star Nakajima keeps quiet about future ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 17, 2012 |
Pena carries Hawks into next round ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 17, 2012 |
Pena comes good to send Hawks into next round ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 16, 2012 |
Morifuku stays calm in pressure-packed situation ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 14, 2012 |
Settsu fires Hawks past Lions in playoff opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 14, 2012 |
Defending champion Hawks begin title defense ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 12, 2012 |
Determined Swallows renew rivalry with playoff-tested Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 12, 2012 |
Marines' cowardice left Fujioka to face fans' ire ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 9, 2012 |
Giants catcher Abe rises above pack ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 8, 2012 |
Donoue, Dragons blank Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 30, 2012 |
Ortiz hits go-ahead home run as Lions edge Eagles ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 26, 2012 |
Balentien at ease as race for CL home run crown heats up ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 25, 2012 |
Sports Scope: Balentien at ease as race for CL home run crown heats u... ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 25, 2012 |
Race for Pacific League crown likely going down to wire ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 24, 2012 |
Giants clinch 34th Central League pennant ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 22, 2012 |
Sports Scope: Celebration of Kanemoto's career offers Tigers brief re... ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 18, 2012 |
Sakamoto ignites Giants in comeback victory over archrival Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 15, 2012 |
Kanemoto's numbers put him in lofty company ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 14, 2012 |
MLB scouts keeping their eyes on quartet of potential Japanese free ag... ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 13, 2012 |
Darvish, others have decisions to make ahead of next WBC ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 11, 2012 |
'Sho Time' delivers Fighters past Eagles ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 5, 2012 |
Sports Scope: Lions pounce at right time to take control of Pacific L... ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 4, 2012 |
Ota's versatility, productivity ignite Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 2, 2012 |
Giants' Koyama picks up first career victory ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 1, 2012 |
NPB may have solution to WBC problem ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 21, 2012 |
Sports Scope: Takahashi's 300th homer bittersweet ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 21, 2012 |
Yokohama star Ramirez keeps family close to his heart ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 20, 2012 |
Takahashi slugs 300th homer in win over Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 18, 2012 |
Yokohama's Miura values long tenure with BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 22, 2012 |
BayStars cruise past Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 11, 2012 |
NPB Notebook: Balentien having a blast during second season in Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 8, 2012 |
Early outburst ignites Giants in series opener against Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 7, 2012 |
Swallows pound Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 6, 2012 |
NPB Notebook: Blanco has last laugh, garners CL All-Star nod ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 2, 2012 |
Kato showed strong leadership in introducing new ball, Mizuno says ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 1, 2012 |
Sugiuchi wins ninth as Giants close in on first ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 1, 2012 |
Giants get back to basics in victory over Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 24, 2012 |
Foreign players' message sometimes lost in translation ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 18, 2012 |
Gonzalez thrives after recent return to Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 6, 2012 |
Ramirez still learning, producing on baseball diamond ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 4, 2012 |
NPB Notebook: Sugiuchi usually at his best in month of May ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 2, 2012 |
Nakata stars as Fighters beat Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
May 29, 2012 |
Giants defeat Buffaloes ![](/images/external.png) |
May 18, 2012 |
Marines edge Hawks in 11 on sac fly ![](/images/external.png) |
May 13, 2012 |
NPB Notebook: Overuse could be a factor in Asao's drop in efficiency t... ![](/images/external.png) |
May 12, 2012 |
Giants edge Carp on Kamei's homer ![](/images/external.png) |
May 4, 2012 |
Past experiences help Falkenborg thrive in new role ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 30, 2012 |
Matsunaka lifts Hawks past Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 29, 2012 |
Greisinger, Marines end Fighters' four-game winning streak ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 25, 2012 |
Fernandez carries Eagles past Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 20, 2012 |
Kato says NPB must work to keep stars ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 15, 2012 |
Opportunistic Dragons force tie against Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 11, 2012 |
Takeda blanks punchless Marines as Fighters notch third straight victo... ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 8, 2012 |
Brazell hands spotlight to Ando as Tigers down Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 6, 2012 |
Iron-man Murton taking no chances with injury ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 6, 2012 |
Swallows' Ishikawa stifles Giants in opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 31, 2012 |
Fire in veteran Miyamoto still burning strong ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 30, 2012 |
Fighters keen to emerge from Darvish's shadow ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 29, 2012 |
Iwakuma shaky as Giants beat Mariners ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 27, 2012 |
Kawasaki's personality winning over Mariners ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 27, 2012 |
Giants favored in Central League ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 26, 2012 |
Lions set to roar in '12 ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 26, 2012 |
Murton ready to give his all for Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 26, 2012 |
Players still split about ball's effect on offense ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 26, 2012 |
Yankees fiasco hasn't altered Nakajima's outlook ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 26, 2012 |
NPB, players embrace normalcy ahead of upcoming season ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 23, 2012 |
Asao, Uchikawa win league MVP awards ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 2, 2011 |
Ochiai bows out after eight years in charge of Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 25, 2011 |
Hawks capture 2011 title ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 21, 2011 |
Dragons edge Hawks; series tied 3-3: Chunichi win sets stage for deci... ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 20, 2011 |
Hawks look to Wada to close out Japan Series at home ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 19, 2011 |
Bullpens are invaluable part of game in low-scoring series ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 18, 2011 |
Pitching carries Hawks to third straight win ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 18, 2011 |
Hawks beat Dragons, extend series to at least six games ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 17, 2011 |
Hawks show mettle with Game 3 win ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 16, 2011 |
Houlton excited to pitch in Japan Series spotlight ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 16, 2011 |
Hawks look to bounce back as series shifts to Nagoya ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 15, 2011 |
Dragons take Game 2, halfway to the series title ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 14, 2011 |
Dragons' Koike smacks game-winning blast in 10th ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 13, 2011 |
One mistake proves costly for Softbank's Wada ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 13, 2011 |
Dragons stand between Hawks and Japan Series glory ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 12, 2011 |
Hawks looking to atone for past against Lions ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 3, 2011 |
Pennant-winning Dragons face stiff test from Swallows in second stage ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 2, 2011 |
Akagawa belies years as Swallows advance ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 1, 2011 |
Swallows win Game 1 to put Giants on brink ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 30, 2011 |
Late surge makes Giants a good bet in Central League Climax Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 29, 2011 |
All eyes on Darvish in Climax opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 28, 2011 |
Dragons clinch CL pennant ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 19, 2011 |
Gonzalez firing on all cylinders since return ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 18, 2011 |
No celebration for Chunichi: Dragons' magic number still at one after... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 16, 2011 |
Giants delay Dragons' title ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 15, 2011 |
Giants' Fujimura hits walk-off double in 9th ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 12, 2011 |
Abe powers Giants past 'Stars ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 7, 2011 |
Hawks wrap up PL pennant ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 2, 2011 |
Uchikawa savors moment of glory ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 2, 2011 |
Yano, Giants clobber Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 1, 2011 |
Lions stay in hunt for playoff spot ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 25, 2011 |
Nashida announces plan to step down after 2011 season ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 16, 2011 |
Inaba supplies spark as Fighters blank Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 14, 2011 |
Giants' Ramirez produces only run in win over Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 11, 2011 |
Carp get back on track with victory over Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 10, 2011 |
MLB scouts doing due diligence on Fighters' Darvish ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 5, 2011 |
Naruse goes distance as Fighters struggle ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 31, 2011 |
Timely hits, strong pitching carry Giants past first-place Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 20, 2011 |
Fukuura delivers big hit to ignite Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 17, 2011 |
Standridge cites Kubo as key factor in success this season ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 7, 2011 |
Utsumi brilliant in Giants' victory over Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 5, 2011 |
Tigers edge Giants in road trip opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 3, 2011 |
Leach happy to get second chance with BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 31, 2011 |
BayStars' Leach loses season debut to Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 29, 2011 |
Confidence, hard work help Balentien reach goal ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 25, 2011 |
Popular Fighters star Inaba ignites PL in All-Star finale ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 25, 2011 |
Lions' Nakamura slugs two HRs in PL's Game 2 victory ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 24, 2011 |
Nakamura thrills fans, impresses fellow All-Stars ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 24, 2011 |
Giants end winless streak against Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 17, 2011 |
Cool-headed Muranaka fells Giants in return to mound ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 16, 2011 |
Giants come from behind to beat ace Maeda ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 9, 2011 |
Marines' Castillo makes eyecatching return to Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 6, 2011 |
Home field advantage helps Giants tie Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 1, 2011 |
Swallows heap more misery on last-place BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 26, 2011 |
Whitesell delivers winning HR in 10th ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 25, 2011 |
Marines' Ishimine comes through again in clutch ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 16, 2011 |
Marines edge Giants in 10th on Kim's sac fly ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 15, 2011 |
Ramirez confident despite slow start at plate this season ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 11, 2011 |
Sawamura learning from mistakes in debut season ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 9, 2011 |
Fighters' Wolfe impressed by team's pitching ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 8, 2011 |
Fighters repel Giants to chalk up another shutout win ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 7, 2011 |
Ramirez, Tono guide Giants to win over Eagles ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 4, 2011 |
Cabrera, Houlton lead Hawks past Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
May 27, 2011 |
Yamasaki plays hero for Buffs again ![](/images/external.png) |
May 24, 2011 |
BayStars slugger Murata delivers winning blast in seventh ![](/images/external.png) |
May 21, 2011 |
Marines rally but fall short ![](/images/external.png) |
May 18, 2011 |
Giants skipper Hara shakes things up in series finale against BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
May 13, 2011 |
Giants' Sanematsu delivers game-ending hit to beat archrival Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
May 6, 2011 |
Tigers crush four home runs, beat Giants in season's first game at Big... ![](/images/external.png) |
May 4, 2011 |
Kitagawa guides Buffaloes to win over Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 29, 2011 |
Swallows' Tateyama hurls five-hit shutout ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 22, 2011 |
Hatakeyama, Ishikawa lift Swallows past Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 20, 2011 |
Late rally helps BayStars earn tie against Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 17, 2011 |
Eagles' Speier humbled by tough 2010 season ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 15, 2011 |
Penn earns win as Marines avoid sweep in season-opening series ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 15, 2011 |
Eagles triumph in dramatic opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 13, 2011 |
Matsui, Rakuten want to be positive force this season ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 13, 2011 |
Tigers ready to make run at title ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 12, 2011 |
Hawks poised to take flight in '11 ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 11, 2011 |
NPB unites for common cause on field ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 3, 2011 |
No post-HR celebration for Ramirez this year ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 25, 2011 |
Giant earthquake rattles players, fans at ballpark ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 12, 2011 |
Sports Scope ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 14, 2010 |
Valentine: Nishioka could be MLB shortstop ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 26, 2010 |
Dragons' Wada, Hawks' Wada named MVPs ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 19, 2010 |
Kiyota, Marines beat SK Wyverns for title ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 14, 2010 |
Team unity carries Marines to title ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 9, 2010 |
Marines win Game 7, 2010 Japan Series: Nishimura guides club to first ... ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 8, 2010 |
Marathon Game 6 ends in rare 2-2 tie ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 7, 2010 |
Well-traveled Penn plays pivotal role in Marines' Game 5 win ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 6, 2010 |
Marines pummel Dragons, lead 3-2 ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 5, 2010 |
Oshima's 11th-inning triple lifts Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 4, 2010 |
Watanabe, Kiyota carry Marines to Game 3 triumph ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 3, 2010 |
Chen pleased with Game 2 performance ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 2, 2010 |
Kinder, gentler Ochiai remains shrewd ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 2, 2010 |
Dragons dominate in Game 2 ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 1, 2010 |
Imae shows maturity in second trip to Japan Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 1, 2010 |
Marines triumph in Game 1 ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 31, 2010 |
Marines, Dragons prepare to lock horns ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 29, 2010 |
Giants rally past Tigers, earn sweep ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 18, 2010 |
Unsung heroes make key contributions for Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 18, 2010 |
Giants top Tigers in opener: Shortstop Sakamoto's fielding gem in eigh... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 17, 2010 |
Giants-Tigers series looks like a tossup ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 16, 2010 |
Hawks, Marines poised for intriguing showdown in PLCS second stage ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 13, 2010 |
Familiar pain fuels Ochiai's desire ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 11, 2010 |
Marines pull together for postseason push ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 11, 2010 |
Satozaki mauls Lions to give Marines series sweep ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 11, 2010 |
Fukuura's HR gives Marines win in 11th: Lotte scores four times in nin... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 10, 2010 |
Stage set for intriguing Lions-Marines showdown in Climax Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 9, 2010 |
Murton breaks Ichiro's single-season hits mark ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 6, 2010 |
Marines beat Buffaloes, earn PL Climax Series spot ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 2, 2010 |
Harper, Castillo lead 'Stars to win ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 24, 2010 |
Sakamoto's heroics carry Giants to win ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 22, 2010 |
Yakult survives late meltdown ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 17, 2010 |
Ogasawara wields big stick for surging Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 15, 2010 |
Maeda double team clips Swallows' wings ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 10, 2010 |
Swallows hold off late-charging 'Stars ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 4, 2010 |
Nishiguchi-led Lions climb into first place ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 3, 2010 |
Ramirez eyes 2,000 hits ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 29, 2010 |
Rami breaks Oh's RBI mark: Star drives in 100 or more runs for eighth ... ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 27, 2010 |
Ramirez: Record is 'blessing from God' ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 27, 2010 |
Late heroics carry Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 25, 2010 |
Victorious Giants make Tigers pay for miscues ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 22, 2010 |
Rami-led Giants regain power in rout of Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 21, 2010 |
Potent sluggers set tone for triumphant Giants against BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 15, 2010 |
Gonzalez-led Giants snap losing streak ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 14, 2010 |
World Univerrsity Baseball Championship: Japan clobbers China in colle... ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 1, 2010 |
Abe-led CL earns All-Star win ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 24, 2010 |
Giants edge Swallows in 10 ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 21, 2010 |
Journeyman Fernandez keen to make most of Seibu return ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 17, 2010 |
Hirano fires Lions by Fighters ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 16, 2010 |
Slugger Ortiz finding his stride with Hawks ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 16, 2010 |
Healthy Tamura makes steady start for Hawks ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 12, 2010 |
Takeda looks sharp as Fighters pound Hawks ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 9, 2010 |
Sugiuchi fans nine as Hawks demolish Fighters 12-0 ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 7, 2010 |
Timely hits carry Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 4, 2010 |
Brazell's long homer propels pesky Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 3, 2010 |
Waseda pitcher Saito to lead student charge ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 29, 2010 |
Abe powers Giants past lowly BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 27, 2010 |
Consistent Ramirez reaches a milestone ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 23, 2010 |
Blanco delivers bold reminder that dedication is key to success ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 20, 2010 |
Yomiuri's Utsumi hurls two-hit masterpiece ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 19, 2010 |
Inaba, teammates rough up Yakult's Tateyama ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 16, 2010 |
Higashide, Otake ignite Carp to win over Lions ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 13, 2010 |
Sikorski says flexibility key to his success in Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 12, 2010 |
Eagles eyeing interleague bounce ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 10, 2010 |
Takahashi adjusting to new spot in order ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 9, 2010 |
Takahashi-led Giants rally past Fighters ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 6, 2010 |
Giants' Sakamoto hits winning homer in 9th ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 5, 2010 |
BayStars break out of slump, defeat Lions ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 2, 2010 |
Veteran Takahashi proves worth ![](/images/external.png) |
May 28, 2010 |
Chono, Kamei ignite triumphant Giants during eighth-inning rally ![](/images/external.png) |
May 25, 2010 |
Giants cruise past slumping Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
May 5, 2010 |
Swallows pay price as Fujii fuels Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
May 4, 2010 |
BayStars exhibit gumption in comeback triumph over Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
May 1, 2010 |
Tani pays tribute to Kimura with dramatic pinch-hit grand slam ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 25, 2010 |
Yamasaki, Nagai provide spark for Eagles in victory over Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 21, 2010 |
Tigers stage dramatic comeback against Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 14, 2010 |
NPB commissioner Kato has big plans for game ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 11, 2010 |
Yoshimi, red-hot Dragons defeat rival Giants in series opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 10, 2010 |
Amaya's sensational defense, clutch bat carry Carp past Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 7, 2010 |
Kawamoto's clutch homer ends wild game ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 4, 2010 |
Valdez gets win on Dragons debut ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 2, 2010 |
Red-hot Buffaloes top Itokazu, Nippon Ham ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 31, 2010 |
D'Antona, Sato carry Swallows past Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 28, 2010 |
Utsumi stymies Swallows; Giants win season opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 27, 2010 |
2010 Central League Preview: Dragons ready to rain fire on rivals ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 25, 2010 |
2010 Central League Preview: Hanshin Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 25, 2010 |
2010 Central League Preview: Hiroshima Toyo Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 25, 2010 |
2010 Central League Preview: Tokyo Yakult Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 25, 2010 |
2010 Central League Preview: Yokohama BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 25, 2010 |
2010 Central League Preview: Yomiuri Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 25, 2010 |
Giants looking to hold off CL teams ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 25, 2010 |
No regrets for Ogasawara three years after Giant leap ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 25, 2010 |
Reigning MVP Ramirez sets sights on producing even better season ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 22, 2010 |
Lions DH Brown still gets thrills on Opening Day ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 21, 2010 |
Seventh-inning rally sparks Lions in PL opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 21, 2010 |
2010 Pacific League Preview: Seibu aims for successful season ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 20, 2010 |
Lions looking to roar at plate in '10 ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 20, 2010 |
Playoff appearance whets Swallows' appetite for success ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 18, 2010 |
Marines looking for fresh start after debacle ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 17, 2010 |
Sports Scope: Darvish's ascent could put strain on Fighters' wallets ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 16, 2010 |
Beginning of new season has BayStars hoping for reversal of fortune ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 15, 2010 |
Sports Scope: Buffaloes take big gamble by giving up on veteran slugg... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 26, 2010 |
NPB Notebook: Old, new NPB stars set to make impact on 2010 season ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 5, 2010 |
Hillman takes pride as Greinke, Darvish make good on pitching potentia... ![](/images/external.png) |
Dec 15, 2009 |
NPB Notebook: War of words continues between Johjima, Nomura ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 20, 2009 |
Kroon relished challenge of closing out Japan Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 11, 2009 |
Giants scratch seven-year title itch: Yomiuri beats Fighters in Game 6... ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 8, 2009 |
Fighters face up to task ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 7, 2009 |
Giants one win away after clutch homers ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 6, 2009 |
Fighters tie series: Nippon Ham's Koyano predicts Game 5 victory ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 5, 2009 |
Ogasawara busts out but keeps poker face ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 5, 2009 |
Big bats carry Giants past Fighters in Game 3 triumph ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 4, 2009 |
Giants stay cool as Japan Series heats up ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 3, 2009 |
Darvish slays Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 2, 2009 |
Nashida keeps crowd guessing over starter ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 2, 2009 |
Giants edge Fighters in dramatic opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 1, 2009 |
Giants, Fighters ready to rumble in Japan Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 31, 2009 |
Ogasawara returning to battle team he started with ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 30, 2009 |
Matsumoto toils for Giant reward ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 26, 2009 |
Veteran closer Kroon thrives under pressure ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 24, 2009 |
Wakiya sparks Giants to 3-1 CL series lead ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 24, 2009 |
Giants recover from bad start in Game 2: Abe, Omichi give club a boost... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 23, 2009 |
Dragons blitz Giants as Gonzalez falters ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 22, 2009 |
Majors in the cards for Naoyuki Shimizu? ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 22, 2009 |
Giants confident ahead of CLCS showdown ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 21, 2009 |
Rested Fighters, high-flying Eagles set for PLCS ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 20, 2009 |
Sour feelings linger as Nomura marches on ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 19, 2009 |
Eagles sweep Hawks: War horse Yamasaki sets up Fighters showdown ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 18, 2009 |
Pitching riches stoke Tohoku Rakuten's ambitions ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 18, 2009 |
Eagles rout Hawks in opener: Takasu's leadoff blast sets tone for high... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 17, 2009 |
Hawks' Houlton embraces challenge of Climax Series start against Eagle... ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 17, 2009 |
Dragons, Swallows prep for playoff tilt ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 15, 2009 |
Uncertainty surrounds first-stage teams in Pa. League Climax Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 15, 2009 |
Ishikawa, Swallows clinch playoff berth ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 10, 2009 |
Nishioka gives Lotte fans reason to smile ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 27, 2009 |
Sports Scope: New challenge awaits Kyojin after triumph ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 24, 2009 |
Gonzalez puts Giants on brink of another pennant ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 23, 2009 |
Giants eye pennant as Tani, Ramirez slay Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 22, 2009 |
Houlton enjoys reversal of fortune at Seibu Dome ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 20, 2009 |
Dominican hurler Obispo continues to make big impact for Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 18, 2009 |
Hirano makes Lions endangered species ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 13, 2009 |
Ishihara's clutch three-run home run carries Carp past Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 9, 2009 |
Murakami says players going to MLB not hurting NPB ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 6, 2009 |
NPB Notebook: Wakui making a run at Sawamura Award ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 4, 2009 |
Morino-led Dragons hold off Swallows in potential playoff preview ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 29, 2009 |
NPB Notebook: Ramirez sets record in reaching milestone ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 28, 2009 |
Abe ignites Giants to triumph over BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 21, 2009 |
Iwakuma's resurgence has Eagles flying high ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 21, 2009 |
Kimura fills Giant gap: Yomiuri shrugs off Ogasawara injury to beat Ti... ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 16, 2009 |
Fighters rally past Buffaloes ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 14, 2009 |
Tanaka-led Fighters edge Orix in 12th ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 12, 2009 |
Kamei's heroics give Giants dramatic win over Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 9, 2009 |
Ogasawara, Sakamoto wield big bats for Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 8, 2009 |
Dragons bounce back; Kawai's streak alive ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 31, 2009 |
Red-hot Dragons keep heat on rival Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 29, 2009 |
Matsunaka powers PL to win ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 26, 2009 |
Tigers' bats heat up in ninth vs. Giants: Hanshin bashes three home ru... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 18, 2009 |
'Prince' Saito recovers to lift Japan ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 14, 2009 |
Giants' Sakamoto ends slump with a 'sayonara' homer ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 9, 2009 |
Obispo gets off the mark as Giants overwhelm Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 3, 2009 |
Itoi, Nioka ignite Nippon Ham ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 28, 2009 |
Closer Kroon ready to help Giants after return from injury ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 27, 2009 |
Giants rap out 15 hits, end Tateyama's streak ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 27, 2009 |
Big first inning helps Giants chase starter Watanabe, defeat Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 21, 2009 |
Ramirez studied video to regain power stroke ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 13, 2009 |
Nakai eager to make impact for Yomiuri ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 11, 2009 |
Gonzalez enjoying early-season resurgence with Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 2, 2009 |
Gonzalez breaks Giants record ![](/images/external.png) |
May 29, 2009 |
Big bats ignite Giants in win over Buffaloes ![](/images/external.png) |
May 26, 2009 |
Lambin ignites Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
May 24, 2009 |
NPB Notebook: Sophomore Sakamoto tearing up CL pitching ![](/images/external.png) |
May 15, 2009 |
Abe leads by example as Giants slay Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
May 10, 2009 |
NPB Notebook: Sledge flexing muscles for Fighters in 2nd year ![](/images/external.png) |
May 8, 2009 |
Fun-loving Fighters keep win streak alive ![](/images/external.png) |
May 6, 2009 |
Valentine stays calm at eye of the storm ![](/images/external.png) |
May 5, 2009 |
Rhodes says staying in shape is key to his longevity ![](/images/external.png) |
May 3, 2009 |
NPB Notebook: Streaking toward a milestone ![](/images/external.png) |
May 1, 2009 |
NPB Notebook: Valentine optimistic as pitchers find form ![](/images/external.png) |
May 1, 2009 |
Obiki's 10th-inning home run propels Buffaloes past Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 29, 2009 |
Clutch hitting ignites Dragons to win over Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 25, 2009 |
Kanemoto, Rhodes Aging Like Fine Wines ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 24, 2009 |
Matsunaka, Hawks use hit parade to beat Fighters ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 22, 2009 |
Kaneko's streak gives Fighters double vision ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 21, 2009 |
Eagles ace Iwakuma handcuffs Buffaloes ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 19, 2009 |
Kamei, Tsuruoka lift Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 11, 2009 |
WBC experience inspires Kurihara ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 10, 2009 |
Lotte fans step up to plate to keep Valentine ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 7, 2009 |
Marines show mettle in comeback victory ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 5, 2009 |
Seabol, Carp beat Giants in opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 4, 2009 |
Lions poised to continue reign in Pacific League ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 3, 2009 |
Giants aiming for third straight Central League title ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 2, 2009 |
The Japanese way carried the day in World Baseball Classic ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 29, 2009 |
Sports Scope: Darvish, young pitchers set to play vital role in WBC t... ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 24, 2009 |
NPB Notebook: Tigers, Hawks busy breaking in new skippers during spri... ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 16, 2009 |
NPB Notebook: Fukumoto blazed quite a trail on bases before Rickey ca... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jan 17, 2009 |
Iwakuma, Ramirez earn MVP honors ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 22, 2008 |
Asia falls to mighty Lions ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 17, 2008 |
Lions let rip in Asian rout ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 16, 2008 |
Kishi, timely hits lift Seibu ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 15, 2008 |
KBO champions defeat Seibu ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 14, 2008 |
Lions prepare for trip into uncharted waters ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 13, 2008 |
NPB champion Lions aim for Asian crown ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 12, 2008 |
Lions bare teeth to claim Japan Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 11, 2008 |
Strength in relief gives pitch-perfect Lions win ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 11, 2008 |
Lions stay alive, force Game 7 ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 9, 2008 |
Giants are in driver's seat: Lions need win to extend season ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 8, 2008 |
Cool Kishi shrugs off stage fright ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 7, 2008 |
Giants move to brink of series glory ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 7, 2008 |
Hungry Lions draw level in Japan Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 6, 2008 |
Suzuki plays starring role in Giants' win ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 5, 2008 |
Ramirez strikes late to level Japan Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 3, 2008 |
Surprise package Wakui takes postseason by storm ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 3, 2008 |
Wakui tosses gem for Lions in opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 2, 2008 |
Japan Series features high-octane offenses ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 1, 2008 |
Skippers Hara, Watanabe ready to match wits on diamond ![](/images/external.png) |
Nov 1, 2008 |
NPB Notebook: Hara makes right call with Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 30, 2008 |
Giants advance to Japan Series ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 26, 2008 |
Ogasawara belts two home runs; fired-up Giants take 2-1 series lead ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 24, 2008 |
Nakamura lifts Dragons to win in series opener ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 23, 2008 |
Giants, Dragons vie for Japan Series spot ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 22, 2008 |
Late Woods homer gives Dragons win ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 21, 2008 |
Kawakami makes sure talking heads listen up ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 20, 2008 |
Tigers come roaring back ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 20, 2008 |
Dragons tame Tigers when it really counts ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 19, 2008 |
NPB Notebook: Hot Fighters poised for battle with Lions ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 17, 2008 |
Fighters find ways to get job done ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 15, 2008 |
Fighters sweep Orix: Fujii shines to send Nippon Ham to second stage ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 13, 2008 |
Fujii returns to Dome for postseason victory ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 13, 2008 |
Ace Darvish holds Orix at arm's length ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 12, 2008 |
NPB Notebook: Buffs, Fighters ready for PL Climax Series showdown ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 11, 2008 |
Giants claim sole lead in CL ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 9, 2008 |
Otake gets better of Sato to keep Carp in hunt ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 3, 2008 |
Ishikawa tosses seven-hitter, puts dent in Carp's postseason plans ![](/images/external.png) |
Oct 1, 2008 |
Shimizu shines in Marines' win ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 28, 2008 |
Giants muscle in on Tigers' lead ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 22, 2008 |
Hot-hitting Giants win ninth in a row ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 21, 2008 |
Sakamoto delivers big-time production for Giants in win over Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 20, 2008 |
Abe lifts Giants over Swallows in slugfest ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 14, 2008 |
Stellar in Sendai: Iwakuma bright spot for lowly Eagles ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 12, 2008 |
Valentine ready to lead Japan's WBC team if asked ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 6, 2008 |
Imae keeps Chiba fires burning as Marines tame league-leading Lions ![](/images/external.png) |
Sep 5, 2008 |
Giants' Uehara returns to rotation with a win ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 29, 2008 |
Abe eases back into the groove: Olympian shines as Giants down BaySta... ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 27, 2008 |
Furuki gives late Giants last laugh ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 26, 2008 |
Serious Ochiai enjoys rare chance to joke around ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 2, 2008 |
Uchikawa sparks CL to All-Star win ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 2, 2008 |
Rhodes, Sato share All-Star home run derby title ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 1, 2008 |
Yamasaki provides late-game heroics: PL wins opener of 2008 NPB All-S... ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 1, 2008 |
Giants make up deficit to race past sorry Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 27, 2008 |
Stubborn Lions fend off Marines' late broadside ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 19, 2008 |
Ogasawara, Ramirez blaze Giants past BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 13, 2008 |
Greisinger puts the squeeze on BayStars as Giants take second place ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 12, 2008 |
Omatsu slugs sixth-inning grand slam in Marines' rout of Hawks ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 5, 2008 |
Greisinger shines as Giants crush Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 4, 2008 |
Aoki, Takeuchi carry big sticks for Swallows in win over Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 2, 2008 |
NPB Notebook: Fine play by Tigers during interleague season helped bo... ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 28, 2008 |
Tatsunami lifts Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 28, 2008 |
Giants triumph over Hawks in 12th inning ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 22, 2008 |
NPB Notebook: Southpaw trio going the distance to help Hawks ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 21, 2008 |
Marines' offense erupts in blowout victory over Yokohama ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 18, 2008 |
Big first inning propels Marines to win over Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 15, 2008 |
NPB Notebook: Quick start has Rami thinking big for Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 14, 2008 |
Hot-hitting Lions storm past Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 10, 2008 |
Giants sweep Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 8, 2008 |
NPB Notebook: Sugiuchi Hawks' main man in May ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 7, 2008 |
Marines maul BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Jun 1, 2008 |
NPB Notebook: Sweeney stepping up his game for Fighters ![](/images/external.png) |
May 31, 2008 |
Giants hold off Fighters on evening of milestones ![](/images/external.png) |
May 27, 2008 |
Giants' Gonzalez gets one-year suspension ![](/images/external.png) |
May 27, 2008 |
Nishioka scores winning run on Imae's 'sayonara' sac fly ![](/images/external.png) |
May 25, 2008 |
May 23: Swallows take advantage of Marines' costly fielding miscue in... ![](/images/external.png) |
May 24, 2008 |
Ramirez's three-run blast powers Giants past Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
May 21, 2008 |
NPB Notebook: Shimoyanagi's renaissance having impact for Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
May 19, 2008 |
Takahashi gives Carp big boost ![](/images/external.png) |
May 18, 2008 |
Valentine impressed with rookie hurler Karakawa ![](/images/external.png) |
May 18, 2008 |
Takahashi gives Carp big boost ![](/images/external.png) |
May 17, 2008 |
Marines gives Valentine plenty to celebrate on his 58th birthday ![](/images/external.png) |
May 14, 2008 |
Kamei, Sakamoto capitalize when given chance to shine with Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
May 10, 2008 |
Emergency starter Sweeney gives Fighters big lift in win over Lotte ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 30, 2008 |
Lions enjoying winning under Watanabe ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 26, 2008 |
Otsuka homers in Lotte's rout of Seibu ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 23, 2008 |
Tuffy blasts pair as Buffs win ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 20, 2008 |
Omatsu, Hashimoto lead Marines past Eagles in slugfest ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 16, 2008 |
Miura earns first win of season ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 12, 2008 |
Tigers send punchless Giants to sixth loss in seven games ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 5, 2008 |
Nakamura blasts Dragons past Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Apr 2, 2008 |
Ishikawa, Tanaka spark Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 29, 2008 |
Final eight participants join defending champion Japan in '09 WBC fiel... ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 23, 2008 |
Japanese ballplayers relish chance to test skills against MLB competit... ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 23, 2008 |
Ortiz, Youkilis spark BoSox past pesky Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 23, 2008 |
Kaneko, LaRocca lead Buffaloes to season-opening victory ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 21, 2008 |
2008 CL Preview: Chunichi Dragons ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 20, 2008 |
2008 CL Preview: Hanshin Tigers ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 20, 2008 |
2008 CL Preview: Hiroshima Toyo Carp ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 20, 2008 |
2008 CL Preview: Tokyo Yakult Swallows ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 20, 2008 |
2008 CL Preview: Yokohama BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 20, 2008 |
2008 CL Preview: Yomiuri Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 20, 2008 |
New-look Swallows embrace changes ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 19, 2008 |
Kroon set to make impact with Giants ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 18, 2008 |
Golden Eagles to rely on strong pitching staff again in 2008 ![](/images/external.png) |
Mar 16, 2008 |
Buffaloes counter Powell's claims ![](/images/external.png) |
Feb 14, 2008 |
Omura provides spark for Marines ![](/images/external.png) |
Aug 17, 2007 |
Collins hopes Kiyohara can return next April ![](/images/external.png) |
Jul 7, 2007 |
Marines duo sparks club against BayStars ![](/images/external.png) |
May 27, 2007 |