Articles tagged with rain

Who Benefited Most from Rain-Shortened Games - How Weather Rewrote NPB Results

NPB's rain-shortened games award victory to the team leading after five complete innings. This rule means weather can decide outcomes that nine innings might have reversed. Who has been saved by rain, and who has been robbed?

History Last updated: 2026-01-13 Estimated reading time: 1 min

The Economics of Rain Delays - The Full Cost of a Single Cancelled Game

NPB cancels 20 to 30 games annually due to rain. Ticket refunds, food waste, staff costs, and makeup game expenses create losses far larger than most imagine.

Business Last updated: 2025-04-14 Estimated reading time: 1 min

The Tactics of Rain Delays - How Managers Turn Weather to Their Advantage

Analyzing the tactical dimensions of rain delays in NPB, from pitching change decisions and body temperature management to historic games transformed by weather interruptions.

Analysis Last updated: 2025-01-18 Estimated reading time: 1 min