◇ Orix Buffaloes Daisuke Kondo will be the public relations officer, Kodai Sano will be the sub-manager for the second team

On December 26, 2025, Orix Buffaloes announced personnel changes. Daisuke Kondo, who retired from The Giants at the end of last season, will be assigned to the Public Relations Group in the Public Relations and Advertising Department of the Management Headquarters. Kodai Sano, who played for Orix Buffaloes until last season, will be appointed as the second-team sub-manager in the Development Group of the Management Department of the team headquarters.

◊ Agreement to join Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Kohei Arihara and

On December 28, 2025, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham announced that they had reached an agreement with former Fukuoka Softbank pitcher Kohei Arihara to join the team. This marks pitcher 's return to Hokkaido Nippon-Ham for the first time in six years since 2020.

◇ Fukuoka Softbank NPB Junior Tournament runner-up

At the end of last year, the NPB Junior Tournament KONAMI CUP 2025 was held. Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Jr. lost 4-6 to Hanshin Tigers Jr. in the final, finishing as runner-up.

▼Comment from Director Shinya Kayama▼
"The players believed in their teammates and fought until the very end. It is disappointing that they fell just short of victory, but this tournament has shown the players' growth more than anything. And the fact that they fought through tough times without giving up was worth more than the result. I hope the players will not forget this disappointment and will do even better in the next stage. Thank you very much to everyone who supported them and to everyone who gave them such warm support."

◇Announcement of contract agreement with Seibu Lions of Saitama Seibu

On January 4th, Saitama Seibu Lions Mitsunari Takahashi The team announced that it had reached a contract agreement with pitcher. Mitsunari Takahashi This offseason, pitcher was aiming to challenge the major leagues by using the posting system.

▼Comment from Hiroike Koji, General Manager of the Baseball Team▼
"I am encouraged that he has chosen to play for The Lions this season despite talk of a major league contract. pitcher Kona Takahashi is a tremendous asset to the team. I believe he will approach the season with a strong determination, so I hope he will achieve his career-best performance and make a significant contribution to the team's win."

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