Thomas Love Seagull
@thomasloveseagull.bsky.social
An American writer in Tokyo, exploring Japanese baseball and daily life.
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My latest about NPB's discussion of changing their postseason format.
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NPB Weighs Major Playoff Reforms
What Do We Want the Climax Series to Be?
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December 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM
My latest about NPB's discussion of changing their postseason format.
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A brief look at when Chiba Lotte looked very different.
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The Marines that Wore Pink
When Lotte moved to Chiba, they sported a very different look.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:13 AM
A brief look at when Chiba Lotte looked very different.
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In Osaka for a few days. Some pictures from the 1970 Expo Park.
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Japan in Pictures: Expo Commemoration Park, Part 1
An afternoon walking around the 1970 world's fair in Osaka
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November 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
In Osaka for a few days. Some pictures from the 1970 Expo Park.
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Better late than never: my recap of the 2025 Japan Series
#baseball #npb #japan
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#baseball #npb #japan
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Waiting for Spring
SoftBank's machine edged out Hanshin and we watched, knowing it was inevitable
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November 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Better late than never: my recap of the 2025 Japan Series
#baseball #npb #japan
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#baseball #npb #japan
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Last weekend, Kana and I met our favorite baseball player. We're still smiling about it.
Oh, and if you have any sweet potato recipes, let me know...
Oh, and if you have any sweet potato recipes, let me know...
Digging in the Dirt
Potato farming with our favorite baseball player
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October 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Last weekend, Kana and I met our favorite baseball player. We're still smiling about it.
Oh, and if you have any sweet potato recipes, let me know...
Oh, and if you have any sweet potato recipes, let me know...
Yesterday, we got to meet our favorite player: Takashi Ogino. We dug up potatoes, took pictures, got a few things signed, and had a few short chats with him. He's incredibly kind. Probably one of the coolest experiences I've ever had.
#japan #baseball #chibalotte
#japan #baseball #chibalotte
October 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Yesterday, we got to meet our favorite player: Takashi Ogino. We dug up potatoes, took pictures, got a few things signed, and had a few short chats with him. He's incredibly kind. Probably one of the coolest experiences I've ever had.
#japan #baseball #chibalotte
#japan #baseball #chibalotte
A short little piece about letting go of a franchise icon. Lots of change for Chiba Lotte this season, and not all of them have been popular with fans.
Run All the Way Home
A farewell to Takashi Ogino, the Marines’ quiet star with the fastest legs and the loudest cheers
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October 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
A short little piece about letting go of a franchise icon. Lots of change for Chiba Lotte this season, and not all of them have been popular with fans.
What a day. Fighters come from behind to win thanks to Franmil Reyes, and the BayStars walk it off in the 11th inning. I love baseball.
October 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
What a day. Fighters come from behind to win thanks to Franmil Reyes, and the BayStars walk it off in the 11th inning. I love baseball.
It's almost Halloween. Asagaya in Tokyo is ready.
October 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
It's almost Halloween. Asagaya in Tokyo is ready.
The NPB postseason starts today! The first stage of the Climax Series begins at 14:00 Japan time.
#baseball #npb #japan #october
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#baseball #npb #japan #october
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NPB Playoffs Are Here
Previewing the Climax Series and a few thoughts on the end of the season
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October 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The NPB postseason starts today! The first stage of the Climax Series begins at 14:00 Japan time.
#baseball #npb #japan #october
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#baseball #npb #japan #october
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I recorded a podcast preview of the first stage of the #npb playoffs with Trevor Raichura. Give it a listen below!
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NPB Climax Series First Stage Preview
We look at the Giants @ Baystars; Buffaloes @ Fighters series that start on October 11
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October 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I recorded a podcast preview of the first stage of the #npb playoffs with Trevor Raichura. Give it a listen below!
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It's hot as heck today.
October 5, 2025 at 5:21 AM
It's hot as heck today.
Headed to ZOZO Marine Stadium for the final game of the season. It's a beautiful day for a game.
October 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Headed to ZOZO Marine Stadium for the final game of the season. It's a beautiful day for a game.
It's still hot in Tokyo but the playoffs are almost here. Catch up on the last two weeks of baseball in Japan.
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Autumn? Not Quite. Playoffs? Almost.
The Hawks win another pennant, Tanaka's still searching for 200, and more from the last two weeks in NPB
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September 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM
It's still hot in Tokyo but the playoffs are almost here. Catch up on the last two weeks of baseball in Japan.
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Twenty-year-old Yuto Kimura took a perfect game into the seventh inning and went on to pitch a complete-game shutout, giving the Marines their first of the season.
#chibalotte #baseball #npb #japan
#chibalotte #baseball #npb #japan
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Twenty-year-old Yuto Kimura took a perfect game into the seventh inning and went on to pitch a complete-game shutout, giving the Marines their first of the season.
#chibalotte #baseball #npb #japan
#chibalotte #baseball #npb #japan
Hawks increase their lead in the Pacific League to 4.5 games over the Fighters. What a comeback for them, tying the game on a home run and taking the lead on a bases loaded walk.
September 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Hawks increase their lead in the Pacific League to 4.5 games over the Fighters. What a comeback for them, tying the game on a home run and taking the lead on a bases loaded walk.
What a win for the Seibu Lions. Tied it in the bottom of the 8th and walked it off in the bottom of the 9th.
September 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
What a win for the Seibu Lions. Tied it in the bottom of the 8th and walked it off in the bottom of the 9th.
Catch up on this week in Japanese baseball: The Tigers win the pennant in the Central, but who will come out in top in the Pacific?
#baseball #npb #hanshin #japan
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#baseball #npb #hanshin #japan
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Edge Pieces and Pennants
Hanshin completes their puzzle, but the Pacific League’s still scattered across the floor
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September 14, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Catch up on this week in Japanese baseball: The Tigers win the pennant in the Central, but who will come out in top in the Pacific?
#baseball #npb #hanshin #japan
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#baseball #npb #hanshin #japan
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Sometimes you just gotta spend the day watching baseball, doing impossible puzzles, and then eating some delicious hot pot.
September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Sometimes you just gotta spend the day watching baseball, doing impossible puzzles, and then eating some delicious hot pot.
I'm not a big ramen person, but this was pretty tasty.
September 12, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I'm not a big ramen person, but this was pretty tasty.
My favorite players, Takashi Ogino and Katsuya Kakunaka. This is the perfect baseball card.
推し選手🥺
#chibaIotte
#荻野貴司 #角中勝也
推し選手🥺
#chibaIotte
#荻野貴司 #角中勝也
September 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
My favorite players, Takashi Ogino and Katsuya Kakunaka. This is the perfect baseball card.
推し選手🥺
#chibaIotte
#荻野貴司 #角中勝也
推し選手🥺
#chibaIotte
#荻野貴司 #角中勝也
Reposted by Thomas Love Seagull
Roaring Tigers had no equal in CL on way to winning pennant in record time www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/...
Roaring Tigers had no equal in CL on way to winning pennant in record time
The club took a step toward becoming the best team in Japan by clinching the Central League pennant in record time with a 2-0 victory over the Hiroshima Carp on Sunday.
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September 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Roaring Tigers had no equal in CL on way to winning pennant in record time www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/...