A few years ago when I was teaching junior high school kids, I came to a certain realization: some kids’ writing is just ugly. Can’t make out their chicken scratches to save my life. “What’s THAT supposed to say, Shota?” “W.” “THAT’s a W???” Same could be said of last night’s 2019 season opener against…
Hosts T-Ray and JD start and finish today’s show at Kyocera Dome, where they took in Opening Day together! They share their thoughts, the last preseason news, and then let listeners chime in with their Central League standings predictions! Summary below… and will be revisited in October to see if anyone will win the Hanshin…
It was probably some time during the peak of my book-buying spree. I saw this title, this book cover, and couldn’t resist. You see, most of the books I buy are just a few yen plus shipping, and I figured, “Can’t really lose, can I?” I wouldn’t say I lost by buying this book which…
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Correctly predict the Central League standings this year and you could win a Hanshin Tigers jersey, courtesy of H-TEN!
Host T-Ray is joined by JD to talk about most of the exhibition schedule, plus a detailed look at which players are vying for a regular spot (or at least playing time) at all positions. The guys give their ideal Opening Day batting order, and announce the annual Central League standings prediction contest! Send your predictions (audio preferred, but text is also acceptable) to the email address below.
Pierce Johnson is expected to be a part of the winning formula with the Hanshin Tigers this season. The righty, who was drafted in the first round by the Chicago Cubs in 2012, has yet to surrender a single run in exhibition play, exceeding everyone’s expectations. Both he and his wife are Japanophiles, and are enjoying their experience in Japan so far. PJ said he is looking forward to seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Here’s what else we learned about him.
How have you made 2019 different from any other year in your life? T-Ray has been challenging himself to do new things every day for a month. The first Tigers-related one of the year is a series of videos. Read about how doing these challenges has changed him…
Hanshin Railways held a “Scoreboard Introduction Ceremony” on March 4th, showing off the revamped scoreboard at Hanshin Koshien Stadium. Read more about it here.
On March 4th, Hanshin catcher Fumihito Haraguchi (27), who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and underwent surgery at the end of January, has announced a “movement to support cancer patients” on his public Twitter account.