The Reverse Nomination Draft Scandal - Scars Left by an Abolished System
The reverse nomination draft system, which existed from 1993 to 2006, was a groundbreaking mechanism allowing players to choose their team.
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NPB's Under-the-Table Money Culture - The Full Picture of Illicit Payments to Draft Prospects
Behind NPB's draft system, the problem of teams making illicit payments to amateur players and their associates has repeatedly surfaced.
Hotaka Yamakawa's Sexual Assault Allegations - NPB's Ethics Under Scrutiny
In May 2023, Seibu Lions slugger Hotaka Yamakawa was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of sexual assault. Though not indicted, his free agent move to SoftBank that offseason sparked fierce debate about NPB's handling of player misconduct.
The Kiyotake Revolt - Yomiuri GM Exposes Owner Interference
In November 2011, Yomiuri GM Hideto Kiyotake held a press conference exposing owner Tsuneo Watanabe interference in coaching staff decisions.
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.
NPB Player Tax Evasion Cases - The Pitfalls of High Salaries
Tax evasion cases involving NPB players, the structural risks of high salaries combined with limited tax knowledge, and the measures taken to prevent recurrence.
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.
Yomiuri Yomiuri Draft Controversies - The Egawa Incident and the Blank Day
An analysis of Yomiuri Yomiuri draft controversies. Focusing on the 1978 Egawa Incident, this article examines the events that shook the foundation of the NPB draft system.
Masumi Kuwata's Off-Field Troubles - Real Estate Failures and Debt
Masumi Kuwata thrilled fans at Koshien alongside Kazuhiro Kiyohara and became the ace of the Yomiuri Giants. However, his real estate investments during the bubble era led to massive debts after the economic collapse.
The Unified Ball Cover-Up - NPB's Secret Switch to a Livelier Baseball
In mid-2013, it was revealed that NPB had secretly altered the coefficient of restitution of the official baseball. Commissioner Ryozo Kato initially claimed ignorance before admitting to the cover-up and being forced to resign.
Kazuhiro Kiyohara's Drug Arrest - The Fall of a Baseball Superstar
In February 2016, former NPB star Kazuhiro Kiyohara was arrested for stimulant drug possession.
NPB and Organized Crime - The History of Yakuza Connections in Japanese Baseball
Throughout NPB history, connections with organized crime have been a recurring problem.
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.
The Sachiko Nomura Tax Evasion Scandal - How a Manager's Wife Shook NPB
In 1999, Sachiko Nomura, wife of Hanshin Tigers manager Katsuya Nomura, was arrested for tax evasion.
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.
Hara Tatsunori Extortion Scandal - Yomiuri Manager and Organized Crime
In 2012, reports revealed Yomiuri manager Tatsunori Hara had paid 100 million yen to an organized crime associate over a personal scandal.
The KK Draft Scandal - Kuwata Secret Deal with the Yomiuri
The 1985 draft saw PL Gakuen Masumi Kuwata selected first by the Yomiuri amid allegations of a secret pre-draft agreement.
The Black Mist Scandal - Match-Fixing in NPB from 1969 to 1971
Examining the black mist scandal - match-fixing in npb from 1969 to 1971 in depth, covering origins of the scandal - the dark side of the nishitetsu lions th..