Hokkaido Nippon-Ham to open in spring 2028; construction begins on commercial and office facilities at F Village
It has been decided that a new commercial and office facility will be developed within Hokkaido Ballpark F Village. ESCON Sports & Entertainment Co., Ltd. will be in charge of development, and it is scheduled to open in spring 2028.
The planned site is located halfway between the new JR station and the baseball stadium, making it a highly convenient location with direct access from the deck. This will be the first rental office facility development within F Village.
Saitama Seibu Lions Yuta Kuroki undergoes right shoulder surgery
It was announced that Saitama Seibu Lions Lions pitcher Yuta Kuroki underwent arthroscopic cleaning of his right shoulder joint on the 20th to improve his physical condition. He is expected to be out of action for three months.
◇ Chiba Lotte Marines announces captain's armband supervised by Soto
Chiba Lotte Marines appointed him team captain starting from the 2026 season. Soto The design for the captain's armband that will be worn by players on their uniforms has been announced.
The captain's armband, which Soto personally designed, is a design that combines the flag of his hometown, Puerto Rico, with the letter "C" for Captain. The armband will be displayed on the right sleeve of the uniform.
The uniforms featuring the captain's armband will be worn from the opening game against Saitama Seibu Lions on Friday, March 27th. This will be the first time a foreign player has served as team captain in 28 years, since Julio Franco in 1998. The captain's armband (patch) will also be available for purchase separately at The Marines Store.
▼Soto's comment▼
"Serving as captain means a great deal to me and to the people who support me in Puerto Rico. This captain's armband connects two things: my roots and my homeland, and my role in this team. I will play with great pride as I represent this team and my homeland."
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・ Construction begins on Hokkaido Ballpark F Village commercial and office facility
・ Regarding the completion of pitcher Yuta Kuroki 's surgery
・ Announcement of the design for Soto's captain's armband
