This is a summary of the final episode of Shōta’s podcast! It shows how he handled the season with less rest than in NPB. I see many official and fan photos from Mesa on the TL now. I’m so excited for the baseball season! Go Cubs Go!! @Cubs #THIS #今永SHOTAISM

My favorite gangster movies: The Godfather Part I & II Scarface Goodfellas Casino Reservoir Dogs

I hope the ABS Challenge System removes the "Seiya Zone". www.mlb.com/amp/news/abs...

Baseball exists all over the world, and the bond it creates is amazing!⚾️🌏 It was great to see you again, Kevin! Go Cubs! Go Sluggers!!🔥

Here is a summary of Shōta’s podcast from yesterday. He clearly understands why things didn’t go well in the latter half of last year and is working to improve for the new season. I can’t wait to watch his performance this year. @Cubs #GoCubsGo #FlyTheW #今永SHOTAISM

This is a summary of yesterday’s Shōta podcast. He talks about the real situation when he suffered a thigh muscle strain, and what he learned from that experience. It is very powerful and memorable. @Cubs #GoCubsGo #BeHereForIt #FlyTheW #今永SHOTAISM

Voted for a better future.

Here is a summary of yesterday’s 6th episode of Shōta’s podcast. In the 11th topic on the 4th slide, Merchandising Culture in MLB, Shōta mentions about the @obviousshirts.bsky.social “PCEIYA” T-shirt, though his take is slightly off!😁 @Cubs #GoCubsGo #BeHereForIt #FlyTheW #今永SHOTAISM

I visited Hoshi-san’s solo exhibition, Hoshi-Kage (Star Shadows), with PCEIYA. She creates these drawings after every game, and you can truly feel her deep affection for the team and the players. Of course, Shōta is featured as well. It’s absolutely amazing. X: @yokohama_hoshi

This is a summary of Shōta’s podcast from yesterday. In Episode 5, he talks about the 2024 All-Star Game. This episode is also very insightful. (It looks like the English version will take about 2–3 weeks to be released) @Cubs #GoCubsGo #BeHereForIt #FlyTheW #今永SHOTAISM

Lou is posting some pretty edgy videos. You’ll definitely like it, @chicagowoz.bsky.social !!

I practiced ‘Go Cubs Go’ during last March’s Tokyo Series, and ‘Bear Down Chicago Bears’ last August, before the season started. Now I’m ready to sing ‘Bear Down~’ proudly on Sunday. @Cubs #GoCubsGo @ChicagoBears #DaBears

It looks like Shōta’s podcast is now available in English! It really feels like Shōta is speaking English himself.😳 Check it out, my friends!! podcast.1242.com/shotaism/

Here’s a summary of yesterday’s Shōta podcast! He talks about the atmosphere at Wrigley during his first time on the mound and his feelings toward the fans! The theme of episode 4 is “Why was I able to perform well in my debut?” @Cubs #BeHereForIt #FlyTheW #今永SHOTAISM

Hi @chicagowoz.bsky.social ‼️ You’ll love this!🔥

After traveling over 6,300 miles, the PCEIYA and Ben Johnson Shirtless T-shirts have finally arrived at my home. Perfect quality and an amazing design. I’m speechless. I’m also grateful to @seizon.bsky.social for helping me send them to Japan.🙏🏻 @obviousshirts.bsky.social @TheWienerCircle

This is a short summary of today’s Shōta podcast. It was really interesting again today. I’m sorry if I can’t fully share how fun it was, because my English skills are limited and some things are easier to express in Japanese. @Cubs #BeHereForIt #FlyTheW #今永SHOTAISM

Happy New Year, my friends! Japan has already welcomed 2026 a little earlier! I look forward to another great year together! Wishing you a happy and prosperous year ahead!! CubbyMike

Here is a short summary of today’s Shōta's podcast. The theme is “Why was I able to win over Cubs fans?” @Cubs #BeHereForIt #FlyTheW #今永昇太SHOTAISM

Another fantastic Yokohama ‘Ie-kei’ ramen spot in the Hamasta area, Kachidokiya. The shōyu-tonkotsu broth seeps deep into me. It seems I was the last customer of the year.

This sign recently appeared in front of my home asking pet owners to clean up poop, but it looks like a person is doing it, not a pet.

Bears are KINGS of the North!!👑😳🙌🏻

Merry Christmas, my friends! The Tokyo Series is an unforgettable memory, and I’m so grateful that so many friends have visited me since then. Cubs fandom is the BEST! Someday we’ll go all the way! Enjoy a wonderful time with your families! Go Cubs! @Cubs #BeHereForIt #FlyTheW

I made a short summary of Shōta’s podcast, which started yesterday. Yesterday’s topic was “Why I challenged myself to play in the MLB.” Points 1 to 4 are the same as last time. @Cubs #BeHereForIt #FlyTheW #今永昇太SHOTAISM

By the way, who will the Cubs target as the next slugger to succeed Kyle Tucker? 🤔 The major sluggers still available are probably Alex Bregman, Eugenio Suarez, and Cody Bellinger, is that correct? Are there any others?

Today, I was out wearing my treasured Devin Hester jersey. And it was truly an unbelievable victory. Wearing this jersey today made me feel so proud.🐻⬇️

Tyler Austin forever! I’m so happy to see you again with my beloved Chicago Cubs. @Cubs #BeHereForIt #FlyTheW

Wishing you a very happy birthday, @bleacherjeff.bsky.social 🎂🎉, from @moby_scoobie_do and @cubbymike76.bsky.social

CUBS W!🔥🙌🏻 @Cubs #BeHereForIt #FlyTheW @moby_scoobie_do @quattrolabo

I can’t include everything, but I put together a short summary of yesterday’s radio show. As expected of the “pitching philosopher,” Shōta is really smart. #今永昇太ANNP

Shōta talked nonstop for 1.5 hours on the live radio. He was amazing and super entertaining. #今永昇太ANNP

Shōta said "I lived in Chicago for two years, so I feel close to the city. I like it, and it’s easy to live there. Chicago was my first city, my first fans, and my first field. That will never change. I’m really glad the Cubs were my first team." approach.yahoo.co.jp/r/QUyHCH?src...

Today is my wife Jinny’s birthday. We celebrated with a small bouquet of flowers and a cake. She doesn’t use social media. My daughter Amy probably does, but she refuses to share her account with us (which is probably for the best🤣). Jinny, thank you always. Happy birthday.

Last night, my first-year college daughter made fried rice for dinner for the first time. It had a unique topping of bell peppers and natto. A bit salty, but truly unforgettable.

In the article, the agent says, “We’ve identified the cause, and he will be physically fine next season. It’s not true that he has gotten used to the hits and can’t perform well anymore". I believe Shōta will shine again next year.

This is in front of Yokohama Stadium. The Christmas event has food stalls, music, and decorations, making the area lively. It’s beautiful, but there are so many people for a Monday night that it’s a bit tiring. I personally prefer the quiet Yokohama Stadium in the off-season.

It’s the Japanese garden next to Yokohama Stadium. The autumn leaves are just past their peak, but together with their reflection on the pond, the scenery is still incredibly beautiful.

Shōta’s agent said they were confident he’d perform well next season and that another year in a familiar environment would help him replicate his strong 2024 results. Trusting that staying put would bring out his best, he accepted the QO. approach.yahoo.co.jp/r/QUyHCH?src...

Yesterday, I had the 2025 BayStars review meeting with my usual BayStars fan friends.🍺 We all agreed that next season’s BayStars are very worrying, considering the team management, coaches, and player acquisitions, then we wrapped up.😂😭 Still, we love the BayStars.

I bought the PCEIYA (INCEPTION) and Shirtless Ben Johnson shirts during the Black Friday sale. I can’t wait for these amazing shirts to arrive in Yokohama, 6,300 miles away from Chicago. @obviousshirts.bsky.social is awesome. Thank you, Joe!

This is my first time watching the broadcast from the very beginning. It’s 4:50 a.m. here in Japan🇯🇵, but I’m really excited. I’m expecting a great match. Yes, BEAR DOWN!! 🐻⬇️🔥 #DaBears

I like this video. I believe Shōta’s going to bounce back next year. @Cubs #BeHereForIt #FlyTheW youtu.be/r9b5vNq18-g?...

Hi @sambernero.bsky.social . You are very famous in Japan. approach.yahoo.co.jp/r/QUyHCH?src...

Shōta is back! Let's go, Shōta! Let's go Cubbies!!

I was curious if Shugo Maki could succeed in MLB.🤔 I don’t follow complex metrics, but I looked at Munetaka Murakami’s and Kazuma Okamoto’s BA and OPS in NPB and compared them with legendary players. Matsui, Ichiro, Fukudome, and Seiya were ridiculous.🤮😂

Great to be reunited with Sebastian!!🔥🙌🏻

Banzai, Bears!!🙌🏻🤩

I posted this, and when I woke up, I saw terrible news that made me like the Cubs a little less. Of course, I still love the Cubs, though…💔🥲

I don’t care what anyone says, the Cubs are the best. #BeHereForIt  #FlyTheW  youtu.be/huGrzs6Ze_g?...

Congrats to Nico, Ian, and Pete on winning the Gold Glove! 🎉👏🏻