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12/21/2025

Congratulations to Munetaka Murakami for signing a 2 year, $34 million deal with the Chicago White Sox.

We got a close look at him for NPB spring training in Okinawa in 2024!

12/21/2025

Munenori Kawasaki Shines in Dubai’s Baseball United

Munenori Kawasaki once famously quipped that “a monkey never cramps,” and at 44 years old, the Japanese fan-favorite is proving that he doesn't either. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWylZheiXoc Mid East Falcons vs. Mumbai Cobras Game 3 Highlights Baseball United, the first-ever professional ba...

12/18/2025

Crave Baseball in the Winter? The Dominican Republic is Calling 🇩🇴⚾️

Check out our Extra Innings Travel article!

Extra Innings Travel's tour to the D.R. offers great baseball, a behind-the-scenes look at player development, and a chance to experience Dominican culture.

12/15/2025

Congratulations to 44-year-old Munenori Kawasaki on being named the first-ever MVP of the United Series while playing for the Mid East Falcons 🏆🇦🇪

12/14/2025

Top 5 NPB Foreign Player Signings for 2026

Orix Buffaloes ace Hiroya Miyagi impressed with a 2.39 ERA over 150 IP (Photo: PLTV) The Nippon Professional Baseball offseason is well underway, with clubs bringing in new import talent ahead of the 2026 campaign. Here’s a look at the five most impactful foreign player signings so far this winter...

12/13/2025

Our pal Trevor Raichura interpreting for Hanshin Tigers legend Matt Murton!

プロ野球・元阪神タイガースのマット・マートンさんが、１２月８日、兵庫県西宮市の関西学院大学で講演し、現役時代の思い出を語りました。約350人の聴衆の拍手を受けて登壇したのは、元阪神タイガースのマット・マー...

12/13/2025

⚾️🇦🇪 Check out Carter Cromwell’s article on Baseball United, the first ever professional baseball league representing the Middle East and South Asia!

https://sabrasianbaseball.com/2025/12/04/a-new-league-called-baseball-united-begins-play-in-dubai/

12/13/2025

This Japanese mascot artwork by Jean Jullien is awesome!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DR6op0aktlm/?igsh=MWNpbm1tcnMwY3hydw==

12/11/2025

Congratulations to former pitchers Cody Ponce, Anthony Kay, and Drew Anderson on landing deals!

Ponce spent 3 seasons between the Nipponham Fighters and Rakuten Eagles before going to Korea. He won the KBO MVP Award and just signed a 3 year, $30 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Kay played for 2 seasons with the DeNA BayStars, contributing to the team’s Japan Series title in 2024. He inked a 2 year, $12 million contract with the Chicago White Sox.

Anderson was with the Hiroshima Carp from 2022-2023 before finding success in the KBO from 2024-2025. He signed with the Detroit Tigers for $7 million.

12/08/2025

Our Carter Cromwell was just on assignment in Dubai for Baseball United opening day — check out some of the cool scenes!

Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league in the Middle East and South Asia, features diverse talent from around the world, including well-known veterans like Munenori Kawasaki and Alejandro De Aza. The winter league is currently in the middle of its first season. See Baseball United for more!

12/07/2025

The Best NPB Player at Every Position in 2025

Teruaki Sato receives his Central League Most Valuable Player Award (Photo: Sponichi) With Nippon Professional Baseball’s official award season behind us, let’s take a shot at recognizing who truly stood out at each position this past year. My personal selections for this “All-NPB Team” foll...

12/04/2025

Cool free documentary on YouTube!

In this very rare documentary, baseball Hall of Famer, Gary Carter visits Japan to learn about the customs and traditions of baseball in the Far East. He als...