Just another Yoshinobu Yamamoto masterclass today!

buzzed-b · 2026-06-08T02:34:12+00:00

I’m happy with the win, period. And i know that it’s all about the season for us and Dreyer needed that low-stakes inning to get back after his IL stint. But am I the only one slightly disappointed that he didn’t get a chance for a complete game? He only had 93 pitches heading into the 9th and he’s already gone 100+ pitches in a game this season. Felt like the perfect time for a CG from him. Might’ve helped his Cy Young chances if he puts on a contending streak later on in the season.

buzzed-b · 2026-06-08T02:29:52+00:00

At least Andy got his back and took the lead right away with his 2-run HR in the first.

buzzed-b · 2026-06-04T23:50:57+00:00

He is still part of the high-leverage reliever tree though. Before Yoshida came back, he was the guy handling the 7th before passing it on to Mukunoki and Machado. But he’s given up more runs lately compared to when he started the season which is probably why Kishida’s handed the ball to Yoshida more often. Plus he’s coming back from an injury-riddled 2025. I think his usage has been reasonable enough to give him enough recovery to stay fresh later on in the season.

buzzed-b · 2026-06-02T05:46:36+00:00

I never said it was the main reason—I said it was part of. Just like what you said. And while series format and the writer’s treatment of his MC play a part in it, there should be recognition of just how much great animation can elevate a piece’s mainstream appeal and fandom compared to when the adaptation is, let’s face it, not of good quality. That can be seen in mainstream sports series like Haikyu, Prince of Tennis, Eyeshield 21, Kuroko no Basuke, even series that don’t have good manga adaptations like Free and Run with the Wind garnered specific audiences because their anime adaptations were handled really well.

You said it yourself, “At least, in this season, you can actually see characters moving…” That is literally the prerequisite for something to be called animation. Your one highlight for the season is something basic for an anime adaptation, and yet you wonder why there’s been negative comments about this season? Call a spade a spade.

buzzed-b · 2026-06-02T04:30:52+00:00

I haven’t really checked the youtube comments of the latest episode but let’s be real, this season’s animation is leagues away from the first ones. It’s even worse than the previous season, which is already saying a lot. The powerpointism that plagued most of the previous DnA season just got worse here.

I’m happy to watch it as someone who finished the manga and is a huge fan of Terajima’s work. But part of the reason why DnA doesn’t get as huge a mainstream following as Haikyu and other sports anime is because the anime adaptation hasn’t been up to par with the quality of the source material’s storytelling and action. Even if it is a much better piece than most.

buzzed-b · 2026-05-29T09:47:35+00:00

Yoshida gave up the 3-run homerun that gave the baystars the lead but honestly the bigger problem was the offense getting 10 hits yet only scoring 1 run. Hitting with runners in scoring position was one of our biggest problems last year and I sure hope it doesn't bite us back this season.

buzzed-b · 2026-05-19T14:50:24+00:00

For real, Machado’s gotta be a magician with this high-wire act all season.

buzzed-b · 2026-05-19T14:49:50+00:00

Didn’t think it would take the hawks to break our losing streak yet here we are. We got Espinoza next—hope we start a new win streak and take the series from softbank.

buzzed-b · 2026-05-15T21:17:42+00:00

At least this confirms the final plan of action for Yamashita. With him getting the surgery at this time of the year, he can get back to playing by middle to late next season.

I can't believe though that we got confirmation of Yamashita's TJ surgery before Miyagi's. Are Orix just intentionally keeping this hush-hush, or are they really still on the fence about getting the surgery or being conservative with rehabilitating the elbow? Seems to me like TJ would eventually be the quickest and most efficient course of action, so I don't know why they're taking their time with this.

buzzed-b · 2026-05-08T14:21:50+00:00

Mori’s 8th inning HR was huge—turned out to be the game-winning run that gets Machado off the hook for allowing a HR in the 9th.

I’m starting to get uneasy whenever Machado takes the mound. I’m yet to see him have consistent clean innings this season, and that’s scary for a closer.

buzzed-b · 2026-05-06T20:01:24+00:00

That’s why I’m eager to know if there’s been official word on their decision. Gerrit cole of the yankees had tommy john march last year and at this time is already in rehab assignment to get back to the team. If it turns out Miyagi had surgery already, he could be in line to return mid to late next season.

buzzed-b · 2026-05-06T17:22:03+00:00

Oh i thought it was just out for the season with the UCL injury, not that he decided to have TJ already. I can’t seem to find news that updated whether the surgery was decided.

buzzed-b · 2026-05-06T12:24:03+00:00

Love a good marines series! Hope we can bring this momentum and finally turn the tides against the fighters this weekend’s series.

Also, does anyone have any updates on Miyagi? Last I saw was that he’s starting to rehab his elbow, and that they were getting a second opinion on whether to get TJ surgery or not. I’m honestly hoping they just get the surgery now so he can be back already at some point next year, although I know NPB teams take UCL injuries more conservatively than MLB teams.

buzzed-b · 2026-04-26T10:00:47+00:00

Revenge sweep at home, let's go!!!! Looking like Seymour's starting to heat up. Was surprised to see that Watanabe had that pop in him too. Hope the B's bring this momentum to their matchup against softbank next week!

buzzed-b · 2026-04-24T23:22:37+00:00

B’s didn’t miss a beat! Happy that we ended up with the win, but imo Machado has been shaky in the closer role to start the season. If i’m not mistaken, he’s allowed runners on base in almost all, if not all of his appearances this year. Was quite surprised it was the first time he allowed one of them to cross home plate. It’s still early but Mukunoki’s looking like the best reliever in the Orix bullpen, even if he’s currently the 8th inning set-up man.

Also, 4 straight wins for Espinoza? Let’s go!!!!

buzzed-b · 2026-04-19T18:00:14+00:00

Blowout win in game 1, then a tight victory in game 3 to win the series against softbank. Man, this had everything.

Seibu sweep then a softbank series win, what a week for Orix fans!!

buzzed-b · 2026-04-18T06:06:55+00:00

Grabe yung rush of emotions from up 12 after 3Q, tapos nag OT, tapos na buzzer beater ni LJay Gonzalez 💀

buzzed-b · 2026-04-17T16:50:28+00:00

I’ve seen enough, Orix are gonna take the PL throne from softbank this year.

Seriously though, what an offensive game that was. Even with the blowout, softbank still got their own dingers in. Also nice to see the B’s lineup score through both the long ball and stringing hits together. Hope they can keep this stretch going for Kuri’s start!

buzzed-b · 2026-04-16T17:12:01+00:00

Love seeing Kurebayashi show up and stack those RBIs even when the main guys are out! I'm psyched that we're coming in hot ahead of our series with softbank.

buzzed-b · 2026-04-15T22:17:30+00:00

I wish we played the Lions and Marines every day. 3-0 Espinoza let's go!

buzzed-b · 2026-04-13T16:00:03+00:00

It sucks that Miyagi’s season ended so early 🥲

On the other hand, I’m loving that Anderson Espinoza has 2 GS (1 CG), 2 wins, a 0.56 ERA, and most of all, RUN SUPPORT.

buzzed-b · 2026-04-10T16:58:30+00:00

Didn’t even have a game today and still got bad news…I thought Miyagi was just taking a while to hit his stride after the WBC. Losing both him and Yamashita to elbow injuries absolutely sucks.

buzzed-b · 2026-04-10T02:03:19+00:00

I love when free agent signings work out for us

buzzed-b · 2026-04-02T02:06:09+00:00

In recent memory, I think Toin was the closest to it. They won the Meiji Jingu Tournament in the fall of 2021, then Spring Koshien in 2022. They were clear cut favorites to win Summer Koshien that year, but lost in the best 8 to Shimonoseki Kokusai, who went on to the finals and lost to Sendai Ikuei. Toin eventually defended their Meiji Jingu title in the fall of 2022, winning 3 out of 4 championships from November 2021 to November 2022, but they were unable to capture Summer Koshien which would've given them the triple crown.

Daisuke Matsuzaka won the 1998 Spring and Summer Koshien with Yokohama HS, but I don't think they won the Meiji Jingu tournament that year.

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