"Baseball News" Program URL: https://otn.fujitv.co.jp/b_hp/100000093.html

The "Fuji TV ONE Baseball News 50th Anniversary Night Game," sponsored by CS broadcaster Fuji TV ONE, was held on Sunday, July 5th, during the professional baseball game "Tokyo Yakult Swallows vs. Yokohama DeNA BayStars" (@ Meiji Jingu Stadium).

(From left) Mitsuru Manaka, Akihiko Ohya, Hiroki Nomura "Legends" throw the first pitch representing "Baseball News"

"Baseball News" is a baseball information program celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It is broadcast live every night from 11 PM, providing extensive and detailed information about professional baseball.

This is an official report from the anniversary game held to commemorate the 50th broadcast anniversary of "Baseball News."

For the first pitch ceremony just before the game started, three commentators from "Baseball News" – Akihiko Ohya, Hiroki Nomura, and Mitsuru Manaka – appeared on behalf of the program. The three, with nervous expressions, stood on the field. In honor of the 50th anniversary, they wore matching uniforms with the number 50 and the program logo. After each gave a greeting and took their positions for the first pitch, an announcement echoed through the stadium. Nomura, in charge of pitching, headed to the mound, Manaka took his place in the batter's box, and Ohya prepared his catcher's mitt. As the eyes of many baseball fans filling the stands focused on the three, Nomura, a lefty, threw a pitch, which Manaka swung at with a powerful swing, and Ohya, with his veteran catching skills, brilliantly caught it in his mitt. The impressive pitching was met with loud applause and cheers, and the three greatly energized the stadium, coloring the opening of the game.

Following this, during the presentation ceremony, Sayaka Isoyama and Ami Inamura, who serve as weekday MCs for "Baseball News," presented flowers and 50th-anniversary commemorative goods, the "Today's Home Run Towel," to the players on behalf of the program.

Pitcher Nomura's throw, feeling nervous about his senior, Ohya? Manaka also swings his bat sharply in the batter's box.

(From left) Tsubami, Yasutaka Tobihashi (Yokohama DeNA BayStars), Hiroki Nomura, Ami Inamura, Sayaka Isoyama, Mitsuru Manaka, Yuhei Nakamura (Tokyo Yakult Swallows), Tsubakuro. Weekday MCs Sayaka Isoyama and Ami Inamura served as presenters in "Baseball News" uniforms during the presentation ceremony.

<Comment: Akihiko Ohya>

"Watching baseball at the stadium is wonderful, but please enjoy it again at home with "Baseball News."

<Comment: Hiroki Nomura>

"As long as professional baseball continues, "Baseball News" will continue to its 60th and 70th anniversaries!"

<Comment: Mitsuru Manaka>

"We always do "Baseball News" with brightness, fun, and energy, so we appreciate your continued support."

As it was a sponsored game, the stadium entrance was decorated with banners and key visuals for "Fuji TV ONE Baseball News 50th Anniversary Night Game." At a special program booth, available for one day only, a giant "Garapon" lottery that anyone could participate in was held. Additionally, a PREMIUM lottery for new Fuji TV ONE subscribers offered a chance to win luxurious prizes such as pair tickets to Tokyo Yakult home games and autographed balls from program commentators.

Furthermore, the "Today's Home Run Towel" sold out within an hour of its release, showing great popularity. The stadium's concession stands also distributed 50th-anniversary logo stickers to the first 50 customers, providing enjoyment for many baseball fans.

Mitsuru Manaka also made an appearance at the booth! He livened up the raffle.

◇ "Baseball News 2026" Overview

Broadcast Date and Time: Live broadcast daily from 11 PM on game days

Broadcast Channel: Fuji TV ONE Sports & Variety

Program URL: https://otn.fujitv.co.jp/b_hp/100000093.html

◇ "Fuji TV ONE" Overview

Broadcasting all Tokyo Yakult home games live! In addition, it features flagship sports programs like "Baseball News" and "Horse Racing Prediction TV!", as well as a rich lineup of original variety shows such as "Game Center CX," "Wareme DE Pon," "Bakari Gem," and "Nobu Golf Classic"! Popular terrestrial Fuji TV news variety show "FullThrottle! Datsuryoku Times" is also being broadcast!

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