Hokkaido [Softbank Hawks] Poor hitting leads to 3rd consecutive loss with only 2 runs scored. Manager Kokubo laments the lack of performance from young players: “I thought today was the time to assess them.” | Pacific League March 15, 2026
Hokkaido Samurai Japan Atsuki Taneichi Pitched a 3-man shutout against a strong Venezuelan lineup, then scored an insurance run in the 8th inning bad throw… Ito was hit by a reverse 3-run shot in the 6th inning, leaving a painful 3-run deficit at the end of the game. March 15, 2026
Hokkaido [Farm League] Draft pick #3, Ruan Otsuka, hits his first regular season home run! Hokkaido Nippon-Ham win consecutive games | Pacific League March 15, 2026
Hokkaido Sakaguchi says Orix Buffaloes can put together a variety of exciting batting lineups this year | Pacific League March 15, 2026
Hokkaido [Softbank Hawks] Manager Hiroki Kokubo reveals opening day plan with a “two-catcher system,” considering using Kurihara as an option | Pacific League March 15, 2026
Hokkaido [Nippon-Ham] WBC Taiwan representative Lyle Lin holds press conference upon joining the team. “There are a lot of people named Lin, so please call me Lyle,” says head coach Lin. His teammate is named Gu Lin. | Pacific League March 14, 2026
Hokkaido [Nippon-Ham] WBC participant Martinez joins the first team: “I wanted to see everyone” -Ruei-Yang Gu Lin and Yi-Lei Sun also join the team | Pacific League March 14, 2026
Hokkaido [Nippon-Ham] Manager Shinjo: “He went out of his way to come to the manager’s office” -The Giants’ Nagano’s character at retirement game is “amazing” | Pacific League March 14, 2026
Hokkaido Hokkaido Nippon-Ham win big with a bases loaded slam by Shun Mizutani! Haruki Hosono pitches 6 innings, allowing only 1 runs 7 | Pacific League March 14, 2026
