Umpire Bribery Allegations in NPB - Examining the Dark Rumors Behind Calls
Allegations of umpire bribery in NPB history, from the 1960s Black Mist scandal to modern officiating controversies, and the institutional reforms that followed.
Articles tagged with integrity
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.
Sign Stealing Scandals and Countermeasures - NPB's Integrity Challenge
Tracing the story of sign stealing scandals and countermeasures - npb's integrity challenge, from history of sign stealing to ensuring competitive integrity.
NPB's Lax Doping Controls - The Gap with MLB Reveals a Culture of Looking Away
While MLB enforces strict drug testing, NPB's program falls far short in random testing frequency, targeted substances, and penalties. Behind the extremely low positive rate lies either inadequate testing or intentional willful blindness.
Post-Black Mist Match-Fixing Suspicions - The Lingering Shadow of Game Manipulation in NPB
Match-fixing suspicions in NPB after the Black Mist scandal, including sporadic allegations through the 2000s and institutional measures to prevent game manipulation.