The Pacific League's Survival Crisis - Behind the Scenes of the 2004 NPB Restructuring
In 2004, the merger of Kintetsu and Orix made Pacific League dissolution and single-league transition a real possibility.
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The Legacy of the Kintetsu Buffaloes - What a Dissolved Franchise Left Behind
An examination of the history and legacy of the Kintetsu Buffaloes, dissolved in 2004. This article analyzes the golden era of the Fighting Bulls, their role in the baseball restructuring crisis, and the cultural significance of a team still remembered today.
npb cont gamble case 231 - NPB Deep Dive
The 2015-2016 Yomiuri gambling scandal that led to three player bans and forced NPB to overhaul its anti-gambling measures.