Japanese Baseball

The 40-year-old right-hander, who is fifth all-time in NPB with 234 career saves, had not pitched for the Pacific League club's first team since undergoing right groin surgery in April 2018.

Yamamoto's Game 6 will be remembered as one of the most stirring performances in defeat in the Japan Series.

The team's longtime catcher expertly led his pitching staff across six neck-and-neck games against the Buffaloes to complete Yakult's reversal from cellar-dweller to champion.

The Swallows are champions for the first time since 2001

Orix manager Satoshi Nakajima praised Jones as a player who can change the mood of a dugout with one swing after Game 5.

The Buffaloes won an exciting battle in Game 5 to avoid elimination.

As the saying goes, “you’re only as old as you feel.” On Wednesday night, the Swallows' long-time starter proved that to be true.

Yakult is one win away from the crown after beating Orix in Game 4.

Unable to chase their first Japan Series since 2001 at Jingu Stadium due to a scheduling conflict, the team and their fans are making the most of the Big Egg experience.