Some recent news tidbits about two former Tokyo players: Shingo Takatsu (1991-2003; 2006-07) 43-year-old Takatsu will become player-manager of the BC League’s Niigata Albirex Baseball Club. It is the first time that a player-manager has been named in BC League history. The one-time Japan saves leader (until Iwase eclipsed his mark earlier this year) will [...]
Tokyo Swallows Podcast 03 (September, 2011)
October 9, 2011 By 11 Comments
Hosts David Watkins and Christopher Pellegrini summarize the ups and downs of September and preview what is to come in the tight Central League pennant race between the Tokyo Swallows and the Chunichi Dragons. Episode three was recorded just a few hours prior to last night’s game against the Hiroshima Carp. Dave and Christopher also [...]
The Monday Review #16
October 3, 2011 By 7 Comments
Welcome to the Monday Review, in which we’ll look back at the week that was and look ahead to the week that will be. We hope a recurring weekly review column will help readers identify some trends that can’t be covered in a single game report. We’re still trying to work out the format, so [...]
Guiel Announces Retirement
September 22, 2011 By 8 Comments
As first pointed out to us by one of our three favorite Canadians, Simon Currie, one of our other three favorite Canadians, Aaron Guiel, has announced that he will retire at the end of season. Guiel, long a fan-favorite, played in only eleven games this season. His numbers belie the positive impact he’s had on [...]
8/26/11 Hanshin (Away)
August 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
August 26th, 2011 Tokyo Swallows 4 Hanshin Tigers 9 Streak: Lost 2 Last 5: WWDLL (Koshien) As Tokyo drowns in torrential downpour, the Tigers return to Koshien and show their fans a good time at the expense of Tokyo. Line-ups Yakult Aoki CF Tanaka 2B Kawabata SS Hatakeyama 1B Balentein RF Miyamoto 3B [...]
8/24/11 – Chunichi (Home)
August 24, 2011 By 12 Comments
August 24th, 2011 Chunichi Dragons 6 Tokyo Yakult Swallows 6 Streak: Tied 1 Last 5: LLWWD (Jingu Stadium) Our guys like to keep ‘em close. Tonight was one to convert the infidels: Scoring right off the bat and a close game all the way to accompany the half-price beer. It’s also, as Tsubamegun regulars [...]
The Monday Review #14
August 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
Welcome to the Monday Review, in which we’ll look back at the week that was and look ahead to the week that will be. We hope a recurring weekly review column will help readers identify some trends that can’t be covered in a single game report. We’re still trying to work out the format, so [...]
7/19/10 – Yomiuri (Away)
July 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
July 19th, 2010 Tokyo Yakult Swallows 8 Yomiuri Giants 14 Streak: Lost 3 Last 5: WWLLL (Tokyo Dome) The Swallows dropped another one, and suffered their second big inning in as many days, as cross-town rivals, Yomiuri, returned to winning ways after being beaten in dramatic fashion by Yokohama last night. Tonight’s lineup: 1. [...]
7/18/10 – Hanshin (Home)
July 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
July 18th, 2010 Hanshin Tigers 11 Tokyo Yakult Swallows 4 Streak: Lost 2 Last 5: WWWLL (Meiji Jingu Stadium) Yoshinori was his same annoyingly inconsistent self to start things off today. Randy Messenger, on the other hand, looked sharp for Hanshin. He needs to quit that chewing tobacco habit though. Starting lineup: 1. Aoki [...]
7/14/10 – Chunichi (Away)
July 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
July 14th, 2010 Chunichi Dragons 1 Tokyo Yakult Swallows 2 Streak: Won 4 Last 5: LWWWW (Nagoya Dome) A quality seven innings from Kyohei Muranaka laid the foundations for what initially looked like would be a straightforward win in Nagoya. Only an almighty wobble from closer Lim in the bottom of the 9th threatened [...]
