thejapantimes, 2 months ago to baseball The Orix Buffaloes have the makings of a Pacific League dynasty after winning three straight pennants — but this season they'll have to get through stiff competition in order go four straight. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-preview-pacific-league/ #baseball #japanesebaseball #pacificleague #orixbuffaloes #fukuokasoftbankhawks #hokkaidonipponhamfighters #seibulions #chibalottemarines #tohokurakutengoldeneagles
The Orix Buffaloes have the makings of a Pacific League dynasty after winning three straight pennants — but this season they'll have to get through stiff competition in order go four straight. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-preview-pacific-league/ #baseball #japanesebaseball #pacificleague #orixbuffaloes #fukuokasoftbankhawks #hokkaidonipponhamfighters #seibulions #chibalottemarines #tohokurakutengoldeneagles
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to baseball Former Orix Buffaloes pitcher Alessandro Maestri is returning to the venue where he found his greatest success and, for a time, mastered his demons. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-alessandro-maestri/ #baseball #japanesebaseball #orixbuffaloes #alessandromaestri
Former Orix Buffaloes pitcher Alessandro Maestri is returning to the venue where he found his greatest success and, for a time, mastered his demons. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-alessandro-maestri/ #baseball #japanesebaseball #orixbuffaloes #alessandromaestri
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to baseball The Pacific League champion Orix Buffaloes have attracted a record number of spectators to their spring camp, backed by strong results in recent years and other efforts to boost their popularity. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-popularity-surge/ #baseball #japanesebaseball #orixbuffaloes #ishikawaearthquake #miyazaki #ishikawa #zweigenkanazawa
The Pacific League champion Orix Buffaloes have attracted a record number of spectators to their spring camp, backed by strong results in recent years and other efforts to boost their popularity. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-popularity-surge/ #baseball #japanesebaseball #orixbuffaloes #ishikawaearthquake #miyazaki #ishikawa #zweigenkanazawa
thejapantimes, 5 months ago to baseball Former Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto says his massive 12-year contract with MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers represents a new start after seven seasons in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/yoshinobu-yamamoto-new-start/?utm_content=buffera7b82&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #losangelesdodgers #osaka #orixbuffaloes
Former Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto says his massive 12-year contract with MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers represents a new start after seven seasons in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/yoshinobu-yamamoto-new-start/?utm_content=buffera7b82&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #losangelesdodgers #osaka #orixbuffaloes
thejapantimes, 5 months ago to baseball Highly coveted Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has already met with the Yankees, Mets and Giants and is set to meet with a handful of other teams soon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/13/baseball/mlb/yamamoto-more-meetings/?utm_content=buffer2ac87&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #mlb #yoshinobuyamamoto #losangelesdodgers #bostonredsox #torontobluejays #orixbuffaloes
Highly coveted Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has already met with the Yankees, Mets and Giants and is set to meet with a handful of other teams soon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/13/baseball/mlb/yamamoto-more-meetings/?utm_content=buffer2ac87&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #mlb #yoshinobuyamamoto #losangelesdodgers #bostonredsox #torontobluejays #orixbuffaloes
thejapantimes, 6 months ago to baseball Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to travel to the United States to meet with the New York Yankees on Monday, according to MLB.com. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/07/baseball/mlb/yoshinobu-yamamoto-yankees-visit/?utm_content=buffer9af28&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #mlb #yoshinobuyamamoto #orixbuffaloes #newyorkyankees #newyorkmets #shotaimanaga #shintarofujinami
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to travel to the United States to meet with the New York Yankees on Monday, according to MLB.com. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/07/baseball/mlb/yoshinobu-yamamoto-yankees-visit/?utm_content=buffer9af28&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #mlb #yoshinobuyamamoto #orixbuffaloes #newyorkyankees #newyorkmets #shotaimanaga #shintarofujinami
thejapantimes, 6 months ago to baseball With several teams determined to upgrade their starting pitching, reports from MLB's Winter Meetings have indicated fierce competition to sign star Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/05/baseball/mlb/yamamoto-winter-meetings/?utm_content=buffer12126&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #mlb #yoshinobuyamamoto #orixbuffaloes
With several teams determined to upgrade their starting pitching, reports from MLB's Winter Meetings have indicated fierce competition to sign star Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/05/baseball/mlb/yamamoto-winter-meetings/?utm_content=buffer12126&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #mlb #yoshinobuyamamoto #orixbuffaloes
thejapantimes, 6 months ago to baseball Hanshin Tigers pitcher Shoki Murakami and Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto were named MVPs of their respective leagues, with Murakami also taking home the Central League's top rookie honors. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/murakami-yamamoto-mvp/?utm_content=buffer0b8eb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #shokimurakami #yoshinobuyamamoto #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes
Hanshin Tigers pitcher Shoki Murakami and Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto were named MVPs of their respective leagues, with Murakami also taking home the Central League's top rookie honors. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/murakami-yamamoto-mvp/?utm_content=buffer0b8eb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #shokimurakami #yoshinobuyamamoto #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes
thejapantimes, 6 months ago to baseball Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named to the Best Nine team for the third straight season. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamamoto-best-nine-team/?utm_content=buffer13a57&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #bestnine #orixbuffaloes #hanshintigers #denabaystars
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named to the Best Nine team for the third straight season. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamamoto-best-nine-team/?utm_content=buffer13a57&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #bestnine #orixbuffaloes #hanshintigers #denabaystars
thejapantimes, 6 months ago to baseball Around 1 million fans attended victory parades for the Tigers and Buffaloes in Kobe and Osaka on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-orix-victory-parades/?utm_content=buffer2d85f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes #osaka #kobe #kansai
Around 1 million fans attended victory parades for the Tigers and Buffaloes in Kobe and Osaka on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-orix-victory-parades/?utm_content=buffer2d85f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes #osaka #kobe #kansai
thejapantimes, 6 months ago to baseball The Orix Buffaloes have signed outfielder Ryoma Nishikawa, who was one of the offseason's most sought-after free agents after finishing second in the Central League with a .305 batting average this year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/22/baseball/ryoma-nishikawa-orix-buffaloes/?utm_content=buffer9da46&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #orixbuffaloes #ryomanishikawa
The Orix Buffaloes have signed outfielder Ryoma Nishikawa, who was one of the offseason's most sought-after free agents after finishing second in the Central League with a .305 batting average this year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/22/baseball/ryoma-nishikawa-orix-buffaloes/?utm_content=buffer9da46&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #orixbuffaloes #ryomanishikawa
thejapantimes, 6 months ago to baseball When Yoshinobu Yamamoto hits the market this winter following his posting by the Pacific League's Orix Buffaloes, MLB teams expect his contract will make for a record-setting payday for a first-year Japanese player. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/16/baseball/yoshinobu-yamamoto-big-payday/?utm_content=buffer99291&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #orixbuffaloes
When Yoshinobu Yamamoto hits the market this winter following his posting by the Pacific League's Orix Buffaloes, MLB teams expect his contract will make for a record-setting payday for a first-year Japanese player. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/16/baseball/yoshinobu-yamamoto-big-payday/?utm_content=buffer99291&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #orixbuffaloes
thejapantimes, 6 months ago to Japan Concerns have been raised over differences in the treatment of local government officials who will be mobilized for upcoming parades in the Kansai region to celebrate this year's victories by two professional baseball teams. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/14/japan/japan-baseball-local-government-workers/?utm_content=buffer7693a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #localgovernment #osaka #hyogo #japanseries #baseball #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes
Concerns have been raised over differences in the treatment of local government officials who will be mobilized for upcoming parades in the Kansai region to celebrate this year's victories by two professional baseball teams. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/14/japan/japan-baseball-local-government-workers/?utm_content=buffer7693a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #localgovernment #osaka #hyogo #japanseries #baseball #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to baseball For Sheldon Neuse, winning the Japan Series was a perfect ending to a year that did not go the way he had hoped during the regular season. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/japan-series-sheldon-neuse/?utm_content=buffer48ce9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #sheldonneuse #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes #japanseries
For Sheldon Neuse, winning the Japan Series was a perfect ending to a year that did not go the way he had hoped during the regular season. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/japan-series-sheldon-neuse/?utm_content=buffer48ce9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #sheldonneuse #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes #japanseries
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to Japan Osaka erupted on Sunday night as Hanshin Tigers fans celebrated the end of a 38-year title drought, though a heavy police presence kept most revelers out of the city's Dotonbori canal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/06/japan/tigers-fans-osaka-celebrate/?utm_content=buffer47ad5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #hanshintigers #japanseries #osaka #orixbuffaloes
Osaka erupted on Sunday night as Hanshin Tigers fans celebrated the end of a 38-year title drought, though a heavy police presence kept most revelers out of the city's Dotonbori canal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/06/japan/tigers-fans-osaka-celebrate/?utm_content=buffer47ad5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #hanshintigers #japanseries #osaka #orixbuffaloes
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to baseball The Buffaloes will allow Yoshinobu Yamamoto to find a new home in MLB during the offseason. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/orix-yamamoto-mlb-posting/?utm_content=buffercc776&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #mlb #orixbuffaloes
The Buffaloes will allow Yoshinobu Yamamoto to find a new home in MLB during the offseason. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/orix-yamamoto-mlb-posting/?utm_content=buffercc776&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #mlb #orixbuffaloes
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to baseball Sheldon Neuse hit a three-run home run to help the Tigers beat the defending champion Buffaloes in Game 7 to claim their first Japan Series title since 1985. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-orix-game-seven/?utm_content=buffera6dbc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #japanseries #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes #sheldonneuse #shotamorishita
Sheldon Neuse hit a three-run home run to help the Tigers beat the defending champion Buffaloes in Game 7 to claim their first Japan Series title since 1985. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-orix-game-seven/?utm_content=buffera6dbc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #japanseries #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes #sheldonneuse #shotamorishita
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to baseball After the worst start of his ace's career, Orix Buffaloes manager Satoshi Nakajima put his complete faith in Yoshinobu Yamamoto to bounce back. Yamamoto didn't disappoint. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamamoto-final-triumph/?utm_content=bufferd652b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #orixbuffaloes #japanseries #yoshinobuyamamoto
After the worst start of his ace's career, Orix Buffaloes manager Satoshi Nakajima put his complete faith in Yoshinobu Yamamoto to bounce back. Yamamoto didn't disappoint. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamamoto-final-triumph/?utm_content=bufferd652b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #orixbuffaloes #japanseries #yoshinobuyamamoto
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to baseball A win against the Buffaloes on Saturday would see the Tigers victorious in this year's Japan Series, and potentially blow away all remnants of a long-rumored curse. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-chances-japan-series/?utm_content=buffer819fa&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes #japanseries
A win against the Buffaloes on Saturday would see the Tigers victorious in this year's Japan Series, and potentially blow away all remnants of a long-rumored curse. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-chances-japan-series/?utm_content=buffer819fa&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes #japanseries
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to baseball The Tigers are one win away from their first Japan Series title since 1985. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-orix-game-five/?utm_content=buffer4a063&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #japanseries #orixbuffaloes #hanshintigers
The Tigers are one win away from their first Japan Series title since 1985. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-orix-game-five/?utm_content=buffer4a063&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #japanseries #orixbuffaloes #hanshintigers
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to baseball After an injury-plagued year, Atsuki Yuasa recorded a one-pitch hold in Game 4 that will go down in Hanshin lore if the Tigers win the Japan Series and capture their first title since 1985. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/atsuki-yuasa-tigers-return/?utm_content=buffer2a556&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes #2023japanseries #atsukiyuasa
After an injury-plagued year, Atsuki Yuasa recorded a one-pitch hold in Game 4 that will go down in Hanshin lore if the Tigers win the Japan Series and capture their first title since 1985. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/atsuki-yuasa-tigers-return/?utm_content=buffer2a556&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes #2023japanseries #atsukiyuasa
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to baseball The Japan Series between the Tigers and Buffaloes is not tied 2-2. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-orix-game-5/?utm_content=bufferefcff&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #japanseries #yusukeoyama #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes
The Japan Series between the Tigers and Buffaloes is not tied 2-2. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshin-orix-game-5/?utm_content=bufferefcff&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #japanseries #yusukeoyama #hanshintigers #orixbuffaloes
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to baseball Tigers fans were deafening in the latter stages of Game 3 of the Japan Series on Tuesday, but that didn't phase Buffaloes reliever Yuki Udagawa. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/yuki-udagawa-game-3-star/?utm_content=buffer7ea08&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #orixbuffaloes #hanshintigers #2023japanseries #yukiudagawa
Tigers fans were deafening in the latter stages of Game 3 of the Japan Series on Tuesday, but that didn't phase Buffaloes reliever Yuki Udagawa. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/yuki-udagawa-game-3-star/?utm_content=buffer7ea08&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #orixbuffaloes #hanshintigers #2023japanseries #yukiudagawa
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to baseball The Buffaloes held off a late rally by the Tigers to take a 2-1 lead in the Japan Series. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/orix-hanshin-game-three/?utm_content=buffer5525c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #orixbuffaloes #hanshintigers #japanseries #yumamune
The Buffaloes held off a late rally by the Tigers to take a 2-1 lead in the Japan Series. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/orix-hanshin-game-three/?utm_content=buffer5525c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #orixbuffaloes #hanshintigers #japanseries #yumamune
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to baseball Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto won the Eiji Sawamura Award as Japanese pro baseball's most impressive starting pitcher on Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/yoshinobu-yamamoto-sawamura-award/?utm_content=buffer947cc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #eijisawamuraaward #orixbuffaloes
Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto won the Eiji Sawamura Award as Japanese pro baseball's most impressive starting pitcher on Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/yoshinobu-yamamoto-sawamura-award/?utm_content=buffer947cc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #japanesebaseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #eijisawamuraaward #orixbuffaloes