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Nippon Professional Baseball

asia·major·Japan's top professional league

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Japanese Baseball (NBP): News, Notes and Where to Watch

NPB

Japanese Baseball (NBP): News, Notes and Where to Watch

Hanshin Tigers manager Akinobu Okada is tossed in the air by players to celebrate their…

Leif Skodnick - World Baseball Network·Jul 1

NPB Roundup: Daichi Ohsera Throws No-Hitter For Hiroshima Toyo Carp

NPB

NPB Roundup: Daichi Ohsera Throws No-Hitter For Hiroshima Toyo Carp

Daichi Ohsera, shown here pitching for Japan, threw a no-hitter for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp…

Conor Liguori - World Baseball Network·Jun 11

Shosei Togo Throws No-No For Yomiuri Giants

NPB

Shosei Togo Throws No-No For Yomiuri Giants

On Friday, Yomiuri Giants starting pitcher Shosei Togo threw a no-hitter against the Hanshin Tigers…

Conor Liguori - World Baseball Network·May 24

Report: NPB Proposes Changes To Free Agency

NPB

Report: NPB Proposes Changes To Free Agency

Nippon Professional Baseball, Japan’s top professional league, is negotiating a revision to the system by…

Leif Skodnick - World Baseball Network·Apr 30

Around the Horn In Asia: Notes On the CPBL and NPB

NPB

Around the Horn In Asia: Notes On the CPBL and NPB

Jo Hsi Hsu of Wei Chuan Dragons pitches in the top of the first inning…

Conor Liguori - World Baseball Network·Apr 2

Report: MLB Will No Longer Permit Team Partnerships With NPB Teams, Others

MLB

Report: MLB Will No Longer Permit Team Partnerships With NPB Teams, Others

Roki Sasaki of Team Japan pitches during the 2023 World Baseball Classic Semifinal game against…

Leif Skodnick - World Baseball Network·Mar 26

Hoping to Be Big In Japan: Cody Thomas and Alex Dickerson Prepare For a New Experience

MLB

Hoping to Be Big In Japan: Cody Thomas and Alex Dickerson Prepare For a New Experience

Former MLB outfielders Alex Dickerson, left, and Cody Thomas, right, are about to begin their…

Leif Skodnick - World Baseball Network·Mar 19

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Quick Facts

Short name: NPB
Region: Asia
Level: Major
Live scores: Yes
About: Japan's top professional league

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