[Polanco and others arrive in Japan] Today's Pacific League [January 29th]

Pacific League Insight

2026.1.29(木) 18:00

Chiba Lotte Marines player Polanco [Photo: provided by the team]

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

Rakuten Eagles announced that they will be holding baseball clinic in collaboration with the Miyagi Prefectural High School baseball Federation at Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi on Saturday, February 28th.

This initiative, which is based on the concept of "We want to convey the joy of baseball to the children of Miyagi, Tohoku - a town where everyone loves baseball," is an advanced initiative in which professionals and amateurs work together to support children in the community, with the aim of promoting the future development of baseball world.This is the seventh time the event has been held.

▼Outline of the collaborative baseball workshop with the Japan High School Baseball Federation▼
Date and time: Saturday, February 28th, 9:30am-12:00pm (reception begins at 9:00am)
Location: Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi Indoor Practice Field
Target: 100 people from 1st to 4th grade who have no experience playing baseball (free participation)
Instructors: Rakuten Eagles Academy coaches including Tatsuro Iwasaki, Takashi Ishida, Shinriku Komine, Tatsunori Sakashita, and Seiya Takagi (titles omitted)
・How to apply: Miyagi Prefectural High School baseball Federation website Form from

*Instructors may change
*Applications will close once the capacity is reached.

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!"

◇ Renewed Orix Buffaloes Cap advertising sponsorship contract

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.