Interleague play is underway in the NPB. One thing that is certain, the Pacific League is already commanding a healthy lead in the head to head matchups with the Central League.

At Last Raps Baseball, we feel that this is not going away anytime soon!

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Three Japanese born pitchers are pitching their way into Cy Young contention. But they aren't who you might think off the top of your head.

Also, Tomo Otosaka has signed a contract with the Seattle Mariners to add to their outfield depth and is holding down the fort in AAA Tacoma.

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Injuries struck their offense and pitching staff but the New York Mets are off to a good start. A big part of their success has come from Kodai Senga. The former Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks starter who is coming off an injury riddled 2024 campaign, has provided the Mets every they have expect from the Japanese star and more including a 13 inning shutout streak! Stay up to date with news and notes around the NPB on the Japan Baseball Report!

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