◇Tohoku Rakuten Eagles to hold "Summer Stadium!" from July 31st. This year's theme is "STARLIGHT GALAXY".

Rakuten Eagles will hold their major summer event, "Summer Stadium! STARLIGHT GALAXY," from July 31st (Friday) to August 23rd (Sunday), 2026.

"NatsuSta!" is a popular summer event for Rakuten Eagles, which started in 2008 and has attracted over 4.7 million visitors to date. This year, with the theme of "STARLIGHT GALAXY," the entire Rakuten Eagles Mobile Miyagi Stadium will be transformed into "outer space."

During the event, the stadium's perimeter and various locations inside will be adorned with visuals inspired by galaxies in space, and a giant rocket sculpture approximately 8 meters tall, as well as an Earth-themed sculpture, will be placed at the front. In addition, 41 different galaxy-themed gourmet foods will be available, providing a variety of content that allows visitors to experience the world of "STARLIGHT GALAXY" from the moment they step into the stadium.

Further details about the event can be found on the special website.

◇Saitama Seibu Lions reports donation to Venezuela earthquake relief fund

The Saitama Seibu Lions and Saitama Seibu Lions players' associations announced that, as support for those affected by the earthquake that occurred in Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, the team and players' association donated 500,000 yen each, totaling 1 million yen, through the Japan UNICEF Association.

◇ Orix Buffaloes Yuito Mae undergoes right elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery

Orix Buffaloes announced that pitcher Yuito Mae underwent ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow at a hospital in Osaka Prefecture. He will be hospitalized for several days and will undergo rehabilitation while the condition of the injured area is monitored. pitcher also underwent the same surgery in May of last year.

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