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Mailbag Questions! Future NPB to MLB Postings? Japan's WBC Chances?
Yuri Karasawa (https://x.com/yakyucosmo) and Brandon Tew (https://x.com/brandonteweets) answer some listener mailbag questions. Which NPB players will be posted to MLB in the near future? What are Japan's expectations at the 2026 WBC? Can the Fighters beat the Hawks? And many more!
00:00 - Introductions
01:42 - Carter Stewart Jr. 2026 Expectations?
05:50 - Dark Horses to be Posted to MLB?
12:37 - Samurai Japan's Strengths & Weaknesses?
16:42 - Japan's WBC Expectations?
22:08 - How Can DeNA Replace Anthony Kay?
25:25 - Yuudai Yamamoto & Shion Matsuo Platoon?
30:55 - Can the Fighters overtake the Hawks?
36:07 - Realistic Trades for Fighters' Pitchers?
41:58 - Top Prospects to Watch in 2026?
48:15 - Why No More Korean Players in NPB?
55:07 - Dead Ball Impact on Hitters vs. Pitchers?
1:04:09 - Conclusion
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By JapanBallYuri Karasawa (https://x.com/yakyucosmo) and Brandon Tew (https://x.com/brandonteweets) answer some listener mailbag questions. Which NPB players will be posted to MLB in the near future? What are Japan's expectations at the 2026 WBC? Can the Fighters beat the Hawks? And many more!
00:00 - Introductions
01:42 - Carter Stewart Jr. 2026 Expectations?
05:50 - Dark Horses to be Posted to MLB?
12:37 - Samurai Japan's Strengths & Weaknesses?
16:42 - Japan's WBC Expectations?
22:08 - How Can DeNA Replace Anthony Kay?
25:25 - Yuudai Yamamoto & Shion Matsuo Platoon?
30:55 - Can the Fighters overtake the Hawks?
36:07 - Realistic Trades for Fighters' Pitchers?
41:58 - Top Prospects to Watch in 2026?
48:15 - Why No More Korean Players in NPB?
55:07 - Dead Ball Impact on Hitters vs. Pitchers?
1:04:09 - Conclusion