Proposals to expand NPB from 12 to 16 teams are repeatedly discussed. This article examines expansion feasibility from multiple angles including candidate cities, financial viability, and player supply.
Throughout NPB history, franchise sales, renamings, and relocations have been recurring events. Each time a beloved team name disappeared, fans experienced profound loss. This article traces the lineage of vanished franchise names and the stories of fans left behind.
La carrera de 23 años de Saburo con los Chiba Lotte Marines, desde MVP de la Serie de Japón 2005 hasta su impactante traspaso a Yomiuri y regreso, culminando en 2,000 hits en su carrera.
Repaso de la carrera de Daisuke Miura con 172 victorias en 25 temporadas con Yokohama y su presencia como Hama Bancho.
An examination of regional conflicts surrounding stadium relocations in NPB. This article analyzes the battles between teams, municipalities, and fans, including the Nippon-Ham move to Sapporo, the Seibu Tokorozawa issue, and Hiroshima's new stadium construction.
A detailed exploration of the history of team expansion and relocation - the evolution of the franchise system, spanning early team changes and unstable mana..