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! 🎉👏🏻

Japan’s 2026 WBC Tokyo Pool games will be at Tokyo Dome on Mar 6, 7, 8 & 10. Anyone in Tokyo then and want to watch Japan play? The ticket lottery starts Nov 10. I can apply for 4 tickets, and a few friends can help too. Not sure if we’ll win, but worth a try!

The Hawks deserved to be Japan’s champions, and the Tigers had a season worthy of winning the Central League.👏🏻 It was a great Japan Series.⚾️🇯🇵 Ah, this year’s NPB season is over.🥲

Congratulations to the Hawks on becoming Japan’s champions!🎉 The Tigers dominated the Central League, but there seems to be quite a gap compared to the Pacific League teams. It was a high-level series truly worthy of deciding Japan’s No. 1.👏🏻

Nomura’s home run gives the Hawks the lead!😱 He’s been outstanding both at the plate and in the field today!

OMG, what a blast by Yanagita!! 😱 Game tied!! ⚾🔥 Tigers’ Ishii’s streak of 50 consecutive scoreless appearances has come to an end! 😱

I watched The Shining again on Amazon after a long time. Jack Nicholson’s insane performance was just incredible. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” and “Here’s Johnny!” were almost traumatizing.🥶 And I learned the child actor, Danny Lloyd, is from Chicago.

The manager of the Hanshin Tigers, who are facing the Hawks in the Japan Series, is Kyuji Fujikawa, who played for the Cubs in 2013 and 2014. He’s an outstanding manager, both as a strategist and as a motivator for his players.

It’s such a shame that baseball fans overseas can’t watch NPB.🤯

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is such a tough and outstanding pitcher.

On Japan’s SpoTV, they show season highlights between innings. Seeing PCA’s home run made me really miss the Cubs again.💔 #Cubs

I’m watching the Blue Jays vs. Marines game right now. I miss the Cubs.

In Japan, there’s a children’s publisher called Poplar, known for biographies of legends like Babe Ruth, Edison, and Beethoven, books every kid has read at least once. Using Babe Ruth as a reference, I had Copilot create a cover for Shohei Ohtani’s biography... Feels so real...

Wait… I’m just watching yesterday’s Dodgers vs. Brewers game. Did Ohtani hit 3 straight HRs in a game he pitched and strike out 10?! I didn’t realize he pitched… Just insane 😵 My brain can’t handle it 😵‍💫 But the Brewers made history too, that’s amazing, congrats. #FlyTheL

The BayStars lost to the Tigers, ending their season. Thanks for a great season! Congratulations to the Tigers! 🎉 They truly deserve to be Central League champions! I love baseball! Thank you, my friends! I’m truly grateful for every encounter! Let’s have fun next season too!

Yokohama Stadium is called ‘HAMASTA'. This means ‘Yoko-HAMASTA-dium'. Don’t forget it, my friends!😉 HAMASTA’s hosting a public viewing today too! Let’s go BayStars!

Here are Tatsuya Imai’s stats!🤩🤤 I’ve attached a screenshot of the English translation using the browser’s feature!! pacificleague.com/player/517011

I’m so glad to finally see you, Kevin! You’re an awesome dad to a wonderful young man, Anthony! We had a great time with my BayStars-fan friends!!🎉