◇Joint baseball workshop held with Tohoku Rakuten Eagles and Miyagi Prefectural High School baseball Federation

Rakuten Eagles (baseball), in collaboration with the Miyagi Prefecture High School Federation, announced that it will hold a baseball class at Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyou Park Miyagi on Saturday, February 28.

This will be the seventh time that this initiative, based on the concept of "conveying the joy of baseball to children in Tohoku and Miyagi - a town where everyone loves baseball," is a progressive effort in which professionals and amateurs will work together to support children in the community for the future development of the baseball world.

Collaboration with the Federation of High School Baseball Federations baseball Classroom Outline
Date: Saturday, February 28, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.)
Location: Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyoku Park Miyagi Indoor Driving Range
Target: baseball 100 people in total, from 1st to 4th grade elementary school students with no experience (no participation fee)
Instructors: Tatsuro Iwasaki, Takashi Ishida, Shinriku Komine, Tatsunori Sakashita, Seiya Takagi and other Rakuten Eagles Academy coaches (titles omitted)
Application: Miyagi Prefectural High School baseball

Instructors are subject to change.
*Applications will be closed when the number of participants reaches the limit.

Cybozu Inc. selected as Saitama Seibu Lions jersey sleeve advertising sponsor

Saitama Seibu Lions Co., Ltd. signed a sponsorship agreement with Cybozu Co., Ltd. for jersey 's sleeve advertisements. As a result, starting from the spring camp starting on Sunday, February 1, Saitama Seibu Lions players will wear jersey shirts with the "kintone" logo on their right sleeves.

▼ Chihiro Sumida pitcher Comments ▼
"I feel very reassured that we will be able to wear the new jersey with the Cybozu logo from the spring camp in February. I feel that the entire team is becoming a force for the entire team to move as a "team". With the logo engraved on the right sleeve, I will show the fans the best teamwork and play as hard as I can to build on win."

◇ Chiba Lotte Marines five other players arrive in Japan

Chiba Lotte Marines announced yesterday that five foreign players, including Polanco, had arrived in Japan. Comments from each player are as follows:

▼Comment from Polanco▼
"I'm happy to be back in Japan. I've recovered from my injury and am in a position to help the team win. I'm 100% fit now. Last year was a difficult year for me, as I was forced to leave the season midway due to injury. This year, I'm determined to show my abilities and performance, prove what I can do, and how I can contribute to the team. Let's win this year. So much power! I'll do my best!"

▼Long pitcher comment▼
"I arrived safely in Japan with my family. I am very excited to be playing for The Marines. I have been training hard during the off-season and have been preparing well. I am looking forward to the start of the season! To all the fans, please cheer me on. Let's win together."

▼Comment pitcher Castillo▼
"I'm happy to be in Japan. I can't wait to join the team and meet the fans. I want to pitch whenever the team needs me and contribute to victory. I will give 100% to the fans and always play in a way that will please them. I want to fight with the fans and win the championship."

▼Comment pitcher Radney▼
"I'm very happy to be in Japan for the first time. I'll play my hardest this year. Please support me!"

▼Comment from Acevedo▼
"I'm very excited to be able to baseball in Japan again this year, and I look forward to meeting all the fans at training camp. Vamos!"

◇ Orix Buffaloes renews sponsorship contract for cap advertising

Orix Buffaloes announced that it has signed a cap advertising sponsorship contract with Mercari, Inc. for the 2026 season. As a result, the Mercari logo will be displayed on the caps worn by players, managers, and coaches this season, as it was last season.

◇ Fukuoka Softbank Corporation has signed a sponsorship agreement with BellSystem24 Holdings.

Fukuoka Softbank announced that it has signed a team sponsorship (helmet) contract with Bellsystem24 Holdings, Inc. for the 2026 season. This will be the fifth season of the team sponsorship (helmet) contract with the company, which began in the 2022 season.

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Related Links
・ 2/28 (Sat) 7th Collaborative baseball Workshop with the Japan High School Baseball Federation (Tohoku Rakuten Eagles)
・ Cybozu Inc. has been selected as jersey sleeve advertising sponsor! (Saitama Seibu Lions)
・ Conclusion of Cap Advertising Sponsorship Agreement (Orix Buffaloes)
・ Announcement of the 2026 team sponsorship (helmet) contract (Fukuoka Softbank)