The Hanshin Tigers look ready to capture a second straight Central League pennant as Japanese baseball begins the 2026 season. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/2026-central-league-preview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #japanesebaseball #hanshintigers #denabaystars #yomiurigiants #chunichidragons #hiroshimacarp #tokyoyakultswallows