Super gorgeous guests appear one after another on SPOTV NOW's MLB broadcasts! Junichi Tazawa on June 6 (Sat), and Shuko Yamamoto & Ryota Igarashi confirmed as special guests on June 13 (Sat)!

SPOTV JAPAN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), which operates the video streaming service 'SPOTV NOW', is pleased to announce that special guests will appear in two highly anticipated Major League Baseball (MLB) regular-season games scheduled to be broadcast on June 6 (Sat) and June 13 (Sat), 2026, Japan time. Enjoy the highly anticipated early summer MLB matchups with gorgeous guests & commentators! SPOTV NOW is currently live-streaming up to 8 games a day, focusing on all games of the Los Angeles Dodgers, where Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto play, as well as games of teams with Japanese players. Former MLB players and baseball-loving celebrities are appearing one after another in featured games with Japanese commentary and analysis, further boosting the excitement of the games. In the broadcast on June 6 (Sat), we will welcome Junichi Tazawa, who once experienced winning the World Series with the Boston Red Sox, as a special guest to bring you the traditional 'Freeway Series' matchup between the Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels. Furthermore, on June 13 (Sat), a double guest appearance featuring Shuko Yamamoto, a talent who has garnered immense support from baseball fans, and former Major Leaguer Ryota Igarashi will take place! They will passionately analyze and navigate a must-see game for Japanese players between the Dodgers, featuring Ohtani and Yamamoto, and the Chicago White Sox, which includes Munetaka Murakami and the newly debuted rising star Rikuu Nishida. While enjoying the heated plays, we will deliver the charm of these major matchups, which are highlights of the regular season, from the deep perspectives unique to the guests and from a fan's point of view. ◼️ Guest Profiles Junichi Tazawa: Challenged MLB directly from Nippon Oil ENEOS without going through NPB, and was active as a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and others. He contributed greatly to winning the World Series in 2013. Attention is focused on his precise and dynamic explanation of pitcher psychology, unique to someone who knows the world's highest mound. Shuko Yamamoto: Widely active as a talent and caster. Known as an unparalleled baseball lover and MLB expert, the depth of her specialized knowledge rivals that of professionals. She brilliantly colors the broadcast with passionate talk that stays close to the fans' perspective. Ryota Igarashi: After being active in NPB with Yakult and SoftBank, he played in MLB for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. A legendary right-hander who pitched in a total of 906 games in Japan and the US. Currently, he is gaining popularity as a commentator with his sharp analysis and cheerful character. ■ Appearance & Broadcast Overview ① [Broadcast on June 6 (Sat)] Freeway Series Program Name: SPOTV NOW MLB Regular Season Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers Broadcast Date & Time: Scheduled to start at 11:10 on June 6, 2026 (Sat) Special Guest: Junichi Tazawa Broadcast Medium: SPOTV NOW ② [Broadcast on June 13 (Sat)] Highly Anticipated Japanese Matchup Program Name: SPOTV NOW MLB Regular Season Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox Broadcast Date & Time: Scheduled to start at 8:40 on June 13, 2026 (Sat) Special Guests: Shuko Yamamoto, Ryota Igarashi Broadcast Medium: SPOTV NOW *Broadcast schedules are subject to change. Please note in advance. ◼️ Watch MLB at a great price! Annual plan campaign deadline is approaching! 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It also streams soccer content such as the Roshn Saudi League, where many superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) and Karim Benzema (Al Hilal) participate, and the A-League Men in Australia, where many Japanese players like Hiroki Sakai (Auckland FC) and Kazuki Nagasawa (Wellington Phoenix) also participate. In addition, games you missed live can be viewed via catch-up viewing or highlights. Furthermore, content such as Japanese player digest videos and game highlights, excluding live and catch-up streams of MLB and soccer, can be viewed for free by anyone who registers as a free member of SPOTV NOW. 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