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- 1Hanshin pitcher Iwasa Yuta to retire at end of season●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1427644/ 【記事全文】阪神・岩貞祐太が今季限りで引退 「1年でも長く」折れそうな心を支えたのは横田慎太郎さんの笑顔だった – スポニチ Sponichi Annex
Hanshin Tigers pitcher Iwasa Yuta has announced he will retire from professional baseball at the end of this season. In an interview with Sponichi Annex, Iwasa said his wish to keep playing 'even one year longer' was sustained through his darkest moments by the smile of Yokota Shintaro, his late Hanshin teammate who died of cancer in 2023. Fans and Japanese sports media are sharing tributes and reflecting on his career with the Tigers.
- 2AKB48 to get new namesake TV show on Nippon TV next spring▼https://www. wacoca.com/media/775677/ AKB48 2年ぶり冠番組が決定！横浜公演でサプライズ発表 来年春から日テレでスタート – スポニチ Sponichi Annex 芸能 # television
AKB48 announced that the group will return to television with its own namesake program after two years. The surprise announcement was made during a performance in Yokohama, and the new show is set to begin airing on Nippon TV next spring. The news was reported by Sponichi Annex and is being shared among fans of the popular Japanese idol group.
- 3Hanshin pitcher Iwasa Yuta to retire at season's end●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1427628/ 阪神・岩貞祐太が今季限りで引退 「1年でも長く」折れそうな心を支えたのは横田慎太郎さんの笑顔だった – スポニチ Sponichi Annex 野球 # b
Hanshin Tigers pitcher Yuta Iwasa has announced he will retire from professional baseball at the end of this season. In interviews he said his wish to play 'even one year longer' had been sustained by the smile of Shintaro Yokota, his former teammate who died in 2023 after battling brain cancer. Fans and sports media in Japan are paying tribute to the left-hander's career and his bond with Yokota.
- 4Orix's Masuhiro Nishino bows out after 12 seasons●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1427376/ 【記事全文】オリックス・西野真弘 1m67の体で戦い抜いた12年間は「自分の誇り」 引退セレモニーで感謝伝える – スポニチ Sponichi Annex
Orix Buffaloes infielder Masuhiro Nishino held his retirement ceremony, expressing gratitude to fans and teammates after 12 professional seasons. The 1.67-meter infielder fought through his career despite his small stature, calling those years 'my pride.' Japanese sports media, including Sponichi Annex, covered the emotional send-off for the long-serving fan favorite.
- 5Lions veteran hits pinch-hit walk-off on manager's 54th birthday▼https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1427426/ 【記事全文】西武・おかわり 西口監督54歳の誕生祝いだ！代打でサヨナラ打 清原に次ぐ球団歴代2位10本目 – スポニチ Sponichi Annex 野球
Saitama Seibu Lions slugger Hotaka Yamazaki, known as 'Okawari', delivered a pinch-hit walk-off hit that gave manager Kazuhiro Nishiguchi a birthday win on his 54th. It was the designated hitter's 10th walk-off hit, second-most in franchise history behind Kazuhiro Kiyohara. Japanese sports media, including Sponichi Annex, highlighted the dramatic finish and the fitting birthday gift.
- 6SoftBank's Yudai Shoji hits first professional home run●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1427497/ 【記事全文】ソフトバンク・庄子雄大 会心&歓喜のプロ1号！「あんまり覚えていない」無我夢中でダイヤモンド一周 – スポニチ Sponichi Annex 野
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks player Yudai Shoji hit his first home run in professional baseball, celebrating his trip around the bases in a daze of excitement. Speaking after the game, he said he could barely remember the moment, calling it a joyous, career-first milestone that drew attention from Japanese baseball fans.