Articles tagged with discipline

Player Discipline Violations During COVID-19 - NPB's Broken Curfew

In 2020, while NPB enforced strict behavioral restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple players were found to have violated curfews for dining and nightlife. The positive tests of Yomiuri players Hayato Sakamoto and Takumi Oshiro triggered scrutiny of discipline across the league.

Controversies Last updated: 2026-01-30 Estimated reading time: 1 min

Yomiuri Gambling Crisis 2015-2016 - The Scandal That Shook NPB

Between 2015 and 2016, four active Yomiuri players were found to have been involved in illegal baseball gambling.

Controversies Last updated: 2025-12-15 Estimated reading time: 1 min

The Lineage of Brawls - Violence Incidents in NPB and the League's Response

Brawls were once common in NPB. Retaliatory hit-by-pitches, assaults on umpires, and bench-clearing melees. This article explores how the league addressed violence and why brawls have declined.

Controversies Last updated: 2025-12-04 Estimated reading time: 1 min