Mimori’s two-run hit turns the game; DeNA reaches Japan Series
On October 17 at Koshien, DeNA beat Hanshin 8-5 in Game 4 of the Central League CS Final to clinch a Japan Series berth. Trailing by one in the ninth, Daiki Mimori delivered a two-run single to put DeNA ahead; RBI hits from Inoue and Hayashi followed, producing a four-run rally. DeNA completed an unprecedented six straight CS wins since the First Stage.
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Hanshin registers Hamada; Saiki and Maekawa removed (Oct 17 roster notice)
According to the NPB roster announcement dated October 17, Hanshin registered outfielder Daiki Hamada and removed pitcher Hiroto Saiki and outfielder Ukyo Maekawa from the active roster. The notice also states that re-registration cannot occur before October 27, indicating a temporary roster adjustment. These moves were posted on the NPB official announcement page.
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Giants part ways with several players as roster moves continue
An October 17 update from Nikkan Sports lists multiple Yomiuri Giants players — including Keito Matsuura, Masaya Hagio and Ryusei Yamada — as having been released. The article notes that some players have been offered or may be offered developmental contracts, while others intend to continue their careers elsewhere. The club will proceed with discussions on each player’s next steps.
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Yakult’s Masanori Ishikawa listed as retired in team roundup
In the Nikkan Sports team-by-team roundup published October 17, Yakult pitcher Masanori Ishikawa (age 46) is listed under ‘retired.’ The compilation summarizes postseason retirements and releases across clubs and notes Ishikawa’s lengthy career, with attention now turning to any formal retirement arrangements the team may organize.
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Orix lists multiple retirements including Yoshihisa Hirano
The October 17 Nikkan Sports roundup lists several Orix names among post-season retirements and departures, including veteran pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano (age 42) and others such as Masahiro Nishino and Shugi Yamada. The article also notes coaching and staff exits, indicating the club will move forward with roster and staff reorganization.
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Seibu veteran Takumi Kuriyama listed as retired
The Nikkan Sports update on October 17 lists Seibu outfielder Takumi Kuriyama (age 42) among players marked ‘retired.’ The piece highlights Kuriyama’s long service to the club and notes that attention will turn to any retirement ceremony and the team’s next steps regarding staffing and roster changes.
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