Baseball / Japanese Baseball | Japan Series Nov 29, 2021
Yoshinobu Yamamoto shows the Buffaloes' potential
by Jason Coskrey
Yamamoto's Game 6 will be remembered as one of the most stirring performances in defeat in the Japan Series.
Japanese Baseball Nov 28, 2021
Steady MVP Yuhei Nakamura guides Swallows to Japan Series title
by Jason Coskrey
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.
Japanese Baseball Nov 25, 2021
Adam Jones homers in ninth to keep Buffaloes alive in Japan Series
by Jason Coskrey
The Buffaloes won an exciting battle in Game 5 to avoid elimination.
Japanese Baseball Nov 25, 2021
How the Swallows' Masanori Ishikawa, 41, turned back the clock to stifle the Buffaloes
by Jason Coskrey
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.
Baseball / Japanese Baseball Nov 24, 2021
Masanori Ishikawa helps carry Swallows to brink of Japan Series title
by Jason Coskrey
Yakult is one win away from the crown after beating Orix in Game 4.
Baseball / Japanese Baseball Nov 24, 2021
Swallows make themselves at home at Tokyo Dome
by Jason Coskrey
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.
Baseball / Japanese Baseball Nov 24, 2021
Domingo Santana lifts Swallows to victory in Game 3 with two-run homer
by Jason Coskrey
Yakult won a back-and-forth battle to take a 2-1 lead in the Japan Series.
Baseball / Japanese Baseball | NPB NOTEBOOK Nov 22, 2021
Olympic memories and the record books color the 2021 Japan Series
by Jason Coskrey
Yoshida and McGough are among the handful of players giving this year's Japan Series a little Olympic flair.
Baseball / Japanese Baseball Nov 21, 2021
Keiji Takahashi tosses shutout as Swallows bounce back in Game 2 of Japan Series
by Jason Coskrey
Keiji Takahashi threw 133 pitches over the distance in Game 2 to help his team get even in the Japan Series.
Baseball / Japanese Baseball Nov 21, 2021
Orix infielder Yuma Mune picks perfect time to find his groove
by Jason Coskrey
After struggling to find playing time early in his career, the 25-year-old is having his best season yet and has been a key part of the Buffaloes' run to the Japan Series.
Baseball / Japanese Baseball Nov 20, 2021
Buffaloes rally for three runs in ninth to win Game 1 of Japan Series
by Jason Coskrey
Masataka Yoshida gave Orix the victory with a sayonara double to center.