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During the Seibu–Nippon-Ham game at Belluna Dome on September 12, Nippon-Ham pitcher Ito Taiga and Seibu coach Kuroda Tetsushi got into a heated shouting match mid-game, with an angry-looking Kuroda storming toward the mound. Players poured out of both dugouts and things briefly turned into a tense standoff, though it never escalated to blows. On 5ch, a post claiming to be from someone watching in person spread the account that “Coach Kuroda kept heckling Ito persistently about how he was handling the rosin, and Ito snapped back at him — that’s what set it off.” Some questioned why a coach, rather than a player, was the one front and center in the confrontation, while others speculated that the recent decline in on-field brawls might be linked to team policies banning casual chatter and greetings between players.

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“Seibu vs. Nippon-Ham” (September 12, Belluna Dome)

Source: topics.smt.docomo.ne.jp / Original article here

*This article is compiled as an excerpt and summary of the 5ch (Entertainment/Sports News+) thread “Stadium in an Uproar: Nippon-Ham’s Ito Taiga and Seibu Coach Kuroda Tetsushi Nearly Come to Blows — Kuroda Storms Toward the Mound in Anger, Both Benches Empty in a Tense Standoff.”

In May, former Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe was arrested on the spot on suspicion of assaulting his eldest daughter and abruptly resigned as manager. Since then, acting manager Hideki Hashigami has steadied the team, rebuilding it into a genuine pennant contender against the Hanshin Tigers — but now some media outlets have begun reporting that Abe could return to the dugout as early as next season. The Giants have long followed an unwritten rule that only a homegrown ace pitcher or cleanup hitter can become manager, meaning that even with Hashigami delivering results, his promotion to full-time manager is considered unlikely. On 5ch, reports of players’ “we don’t want him back” reaction to Abe mixed with voices backing Hashigami and frustration at the team’s homegrown-only doctrine itself.

The possibility that former Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe (47) could return to the dugout is now being reported by multiple media outlets. Abe was arrested on the spot at his Tokyo home on May 25, the eve of interleague play, on suspicion of assaulting his eldest daughter, and abruptly resigned as manager. Acting manager Hideki Hashigami (60), who took the helm on emergency short notice, has calmed the team down and put up a strong fight for the pennant against Hanshin — but under the club’s policy of “Giants managers must be pure-blooded,” his chances of being promoted to full manager next season are seen as slim. Talk of “former manager Abe’s return” is circulating within the team itself, and it has drawn pushback from some players. What decision will the front office ultimately make?

Attended a rally to rouse team spirit

〈”Is the report of former Giants manager Abe’s ‘September return’ true?” — even within the Yomiuri Group there is some sympathy for him, but what’s the sticking point?〉(Nikkan Gendai, September 1 issue), 〈The reality of the Giants’ succession plans: hoped-for return or comeback rumor? What kind of manager can be trusted with the young talent that has grown under the acting regime〉(Full-Count, September 7), 〈”Why not bring Abe (Shinnosuke) back as manager?” — a Giants legend issues an urgent proposal on next season’s managerial appointment〉(RONSPO, September 8)

Source: news.yahoo.co.jp / Original article here

2AnonymousSep 12, 2026 21:26

7AnonymousSep 12, 2026 21:28

Now that he's got his anger management sorted,
'saintly' Abe makes his return (sarcastic — 仏 means Buddha-like/serene)

*This article is compiled and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Former Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe’s ‘return next season’ rumor draws real reactions from the Giants roster: ‘We don’t want him back,’ ‘It’s crazy that Hashigami isn’t getting promoted’ [Ailuropoda melanoleuca★]“.

On 5ch’s News VIP board, a casual live-commentary thread sprang up for the Japan vs. Taiwan game at the U18 Baseball Asia Cup. Posters shared links to a virtual live-score site and rambled on about pitching changes, the cheering squads, and other bits of the game as it unfolded, with early posts also drifting into worries about the Hanshin Tigers’ pennant race standings. The topic that drew the biggest reaction was the news that a pitcher who had been throwing well would be barred from taking the mound the next day because of his pitch count — a tournament rule quite different from what Japanese high school baseball fans are used to, prompting comments like, ‘Even the High School Baseball Federation would be shocked by a rule like this.’

※This article is compiled as excerpts and a summary from the 5ch (News Speed VIP) thread “Monster Koshien: U18 Asia Cup — Japan vs. Taiwan”.

A thread titled “Giants’ Comeback Pennant Confirmed” popped up on 5ch’s live-commentary board — but at this point, the Tigers’ magic number for the pennant was still lit and hadn’t gone out. With the Tigers holding four more regular-season games remaining than the Giants, the thread split over how to properly calculate the real standings gap and how the head-to-head matchups would play out. Talk also heated up over MVP candidates, centered on Triple-Crown-paced Sato Teruaki and the continued strong pitching of Raidel Martinez.

※This article is compiled and summarized from the 5ch (Nandemo Jikkyo G) thread “[Hooray] Giants’ Comeback Pennant Confirmed lmaooo.”

In a thread about the Giants-Tigers game at Tokyo Dome, the early innings became the hot topic. The Giants scored first in a scoring chance, but after opting for an aggressive at-bat instead of a sacrifice bunt, they failed to add another run, sparking a wave of criticism over the manager’s decisions. Cabbage’s continued struggles at the plate also came up, with one sarcastic comment calling him “the national vegetable” for always tasting the same. News that a large group of supporters had gathered from Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido, and Hiroshima was also shared, and the thread buzzed with both game commentary and debate over strategy.

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Hello Pro) thread “Giants Acting Manager 133“.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that pitcher Shohei Ohtani (32) has been placed on the injured list with inflammation in his right biceps. Ohtani reportedly feels discomfort through his entire right arm when swinging the bat, and the pain in his left knee also remains. On the thread, many pointed to a recurring pattern going back to his Angels days — playing through underreported injuries until they turn serious — and an anecdote about Ohtani continuing full-power swings in the batting cage behind the dugout right up until he landed on the IL became a hot topic. Meanwhile, opinions were split between those who see the left knee as the more serious long-term issue and those worried about the impact on this year’s MVP race.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the condition of pitcher Shohei Ohtani (32), who was placed on the injured list (IL) with inflammation in his right biceps.

[Photo] Shohei Ohtani placed on the injured list

Speaking to local reporters before the game against the Marlins on the road in Miami, Roberts said of Ohtani: “He has pain in the biceps. Right now we’re just letting him rest and see how he recovers, and we’ll go from there.” On the specifics, he added: “According to the medical staff and trainers, he feels discomfort in the right upper arm when he swings the bat — you could say it affects the whole arm. He also still has pain in the left knee. But right now, I think the biceps discomfort is the main issue.”

Source: news.yahoo.co.jp / Original article here

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5channel (Nandemo Jikkyo G) thread “[Sad News] Shohei Ohtani (32)’s right arm injury reportedly worse than his knee.”

At the Super Round of the BFA U18 Asian Championship being held at the Taipei Dome, Korea’s team erupted in wild celebration after hitting a home run in the fourth inning that closed the gap to just one run against Japan. It’s been reported that Zenyu Ogura, a legendary figure in Japanese high school baseball who was serving as commentator for the Virtual Koshien broadcast, criticized the celebration. On 5ch, opinions first split over how to read this — was the criticism aimed at the players celebrating the home run itself, or at what looked like a provocative attitude toward the Japanese dugout? Reactions were further divided after users checked the video themselves: some said the Korean players’ behavior “just looks like normal celebrating,” while others felt it was genuinely “intimidating.”

Japan’s Samurai Japan high school national team is currently competing in the 14th BFA U18 Asian Championship, held in Taipei, Taiwan. On the 11th, Super Round Game 1 against Korea took place at the Taipei Dome. During the Japanese broadcast, a legendary figure in high school baseball criticized the Korean team’s manners.

In the game, Japan took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, aided by Korean fielding errors. In the top of the fourth, with two outs, Korea’s cleanup hitter Lee Ho-min blasted a massive solo home run to left field off pitcher Masahiro Sugimoto (Chiben Gakuen High School), cutting the deficit to one run.

After rounding the bases, Lee Ho-min returned to a jubilant Korean dugout. The players rushed out in front of the dugout, shouting loudly in a way that seemed intended to intimidate the Japanese team. It was this moment that drew criticism from Zenyu Ogura, who was providing commentary for the live Virtual Koshien broadcast.

Source: news.yahoo.co.jp / Original article here

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Entertainment & Sports News+) thread “[Baseball] U18 Asian Championship: Korea Erupts in Joy Over Home Run, “They Need to Learn Some Japanese Manners” — Legendary High School Baseball Figure Quietly Speaks Out.”

ESPN reporter Jeff Passan reported on September 10 (September 11 JST) in an article surveying this offseason’s MLB market that three players — Seibu’s Taira Kaima, Hanshin’s Satoh Teruaki, and Nippon-Ham’s Ito Hiromi — are exploring MLB moves via the posting system. The report comes at a sensitive time, with the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on December 1 and a lockout expected, which could affect how aggressively teams pursue reinforcements this offseason. On 5ch, reactions centered heavily on Satoh Teruaki, with opinions split between those who believe Hanshin — chasing back-to-back-to-back titles next year — would never let go of a core hitter, and those who think the team would approve the posting given the posting fee and last year’s contentious contract renewal talks.

ESPN’s ace reporter reports on the possible U.S. moves via the posting system for Seibu’s Taira Kaima, Hanshin’s Satoh Teruaki, Nippon-Ham’s Ito Hiromi, and others (Sports Hochi) – Yahoo! News

ESPN’s ace reporter J. Passan published an article on the 10th (the 11th JST) surveying this offseason’s free agent market. He notes that with the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on December 1, followed by an expected lockout, teams are likely to be cautious about reinforcing their rosters this offseason.

He adds that pitcher Taira Kaima (26) of Seibu, infielder Satoh Teruaki (27) of Hanshin, and pitcher Ito Hiromi (29) of Nippon-Ham appear to be aiming for the majors via the posting system. Taira draws the most attention in the article.

Source: news.yahoo.co.jp / Original article here

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Nanjyaku) thread “Hanshin’s Satoh Teruaki, Seibu’s Taira Kaima, and Nippon-Ham’s Ito Hiromi all eyeing MLB moves this offseason lol.”

In the Super Round of the U-18 Baseball Asia Championship at Taipei Dome, Japan blew a lead and lost to South Korea 2-3. Third pitcher Ryosuke Sueyoshi allowed a shocking two runs, and closer Shoki Oda — the team’s presumed ace reliever — reportedly still hasn’t taken the mound at all this tournament. The loss leaves Japan’s hopes of an Asian title hanging by a thread. On the 5ch “Geinou/Sports Breaking News+” board, threads raised questions about pitching decisions and roster selection, while the discussion also spiraled into the usual recurring debate over which sport is stronger, baseball or soccer.

[U-18] Japan Suffers Bitter Comeback Loss to South Korea, Asian Title Hopes on the Brink — Third Pitcher Ryosuke Sueyoshi’s Shocking 2 Runs Allowed, Closer Shoki Oda Yet to Pitch Through 4 Games… Super Round

Sports Hochi, September 11, 2026, 16:44

◆14th U-18 Asia Championship ▽ Super Round: Japan 2–3 South Korea (Sept. 11, Taipei Dome, Taiwan)

Source: hochi.news / Original article here

※This article is compiled from excerpts and a summary of the 5ch (“Geinou/Sports Breaking News+”) thread “[U-18 Baseball] Japan Suffers Bitter Comeback Loss to South Korea, Asian Title Hopes on the Brink — Third Pitcher Ryosuke Sueyoshi’s Shocking 2 Runs Allowed, Closer Shoki Oda Yet to Pitch Through 4 Games.”

On September 11, 2026, Japan’s U-18 national team faced South Korea in the Super Round of the U-18 Asian Baseball Championship. Japan started Maho Sugimoto of Omi High School, and South Korea’s decision to hold back pitcher Oda — who had been widely tipped as the starter — drew surprised reactions on the thread. Commenters in the live thread also latched onto details beyond the game itself, like the stadium’s spacious 102m foul lines and 122m to center, and an oddball mascot that can only throw underhand, while the back half of the thread saw some debate over what the preliminary round even accomplished.

U-18 Asian Baseball Championship

September 11, 2026 — scheduled to start at 14:30

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Source: news.web.nhk / Original article here

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (News VIP) thread “[Monster Koshien] U-18 Asian Baseball Championship Super Round: U-18 Japan vs. U-18 South Korea“.