Bobby Valentine's Magic - Lotte's 2005 Japan Championship After 31 Years
Bobby Valentine's transformation of the Lotte Marines: MLB-style management, the 'Bobby Magic' tactics, and the 2005 championship ending a 31-year drought.
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Saburo Mr. Marines - The 20-Year Lotte Outfielder
Saburo's 23-year career with the Chiba Lotte Marines, from his 2005 Japan Series performance (Outstanding Player Award) to his shocking Yomiuri trade and return, culminating in 2,000 career hits.
10.19 - The 1988 Kintetsu Buffaloes Tragedy
10.19 - The 1988 Kintetsu Buffaloes Tragedy overview.
2010 Lotte Miracle - From Third Place to Japan Series Champions
The 2010 Lotte Marines' historic upset: from third place through the Climax Series to defeating the Chunichi Dragons 4-2 in the Japan Series, the greatest 'gekokujo' in NPB history.
Roki Sasaki's Perfect Game - The Reiwa Monster's 13 Consecutive and 19 Total Strikeouts Making History
Roki Sasaki's historic perfect game on April 10, 2022: 19 strikeouts including a record 13 consecutive, followed by 8 perfect innings the next week, at age 20.