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Stanford standout Rintaro Sasaki faces a July 27 deadline to choose between a Major League contract with the Miami Marlins and a return to Japan, sparking a trans‑Pacific bidding saga.
After a highly anticipated decision, infielder Rintaro Sasaki has signed with the Miami Marlins, forgoing both a professional contract in Japan and a fifth year at Stanford.
Tadahito Iguchi, a 51‑year‑old former major league player and longtime Lotte Marines manager, will take charge of Japan’s national baseball team, aiming to defend its Olympic title and blend tradition with data‑driven strategy.
The Fighters erupted for four consecutive leadoff homers in a 9‑1 win over the Orix Buffaloes, establishing a new NPB record and propelling them toward a pennant chase.