Hokkaido [Softbank Hawks] Yuki Yanagita hospitalized with neck pain; Manager Hiroki Kokubo: “A recurring problem”; Downs also absent from practice due to tightness in his right calf | Pacific League March 18, 2026
Hokkaido [Nippon-Ham] Samurai Japan’s Hiromi Ito thanks the team for welcoming him back: “I’m really glad to be able to join a team like The Fighters” | Pacific League March 17, 2026
Hokkaido [Nippon-Ham] Yuya Gunji hits a supportive bat: “My bat broke, but (Ito) Hiroshi’s spirit is not!” | Pacific League March 17, 2026
Hokkaido Yuki Nomura hits a game-tying two-run homer, maintaining his strong form with a batting average of over .400 in the preseason | Pacific League March 17, 2026
Hokkaido [Farm League] Chusei Mannami gets 3 hit, including the go-ahead hit! Hokkaido Nippon-Ham win convincingly | Pacific League March 17, 2026
Hokkaido [Nippon-Ham] Hiromi Ito and Koki Kitayama to join the first team as early as the 18th… A team executive explained, but manager Shinjo did not speak to the press | Pacific League March 17, 2026
Hokkaido [Nippon-Ham] Manager Shinjo praises starting Haruki Hosono saying “He’s become a good pitcher.” Hosono pitched 6 innings against The Giants, allowing only 1 runs strike out 7, putting him in a strong position to make the opening day rotation. | Pacific League March 17, 2026
