Japanese baseball fans may still be masked, but their voices are now being heard, bringing back an important part of the pre-pandemic vibe. Meanwhile, we’ve got a Samurai Japan update and something new from Tsuyoshi Shinjo.
We had no games today, although the final MLB playoff game between the Dodgers and Padres was once more a big game for former Japan players.
Instead, we have stories about who might not be back for next season with SoftBank, and since it’s that time of year, my first slate of postseason award votes.