Don't miss the debut of Chiba Lotte's new manager Saburo & the historic moment of the first rookie opening day pitcher in 76 years! "Yoshimoto BASEBALL LIVE Chiba Lotte vs. Saitama Seibu" Live broadcast from 18:30 on Friday, March 27th.
BS Yoshimoto will broadcast the 2026 Pro-Baseball Pacific League opening game between the Chiba Lotte Marines and the Saitama Seibu Lions live on Friday, March 27th. The game features the historic debut of Chiba Lotte's rookie pitcher, Kaito Mouri, the team's first rookie opening day starter in 76 years, under new manager Saburo. He will face Saitama Seibu's Yutaro Watanabe, an 8th-year pitcher making his own first opening day start. Both teams are looking to rebound from last season's B-class finish with new leadership and significant player acquisitions.
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- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 05:11
BS Yoshimoto (BS265ch) will broadcast the 2026 Pro-Baseball Pacific League opening game, "Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Saitama Seibu Lions," live from ZOZO Marine Stadium on Friday, March 27th, starting at 18:30.
History in the making! A rookie opening day pitcher for the first time in 76 years vs. a right-hander who has seized his long-awaited first major role.
The biggest focus of this season's Pacific League opener is Chiba Lotte's second-round draft rookie, pitcher Kaito Mouri. He has been entrusted by new manager Saburo with the great responsibility of being the 'rookie opening day pitcher,' a feat not seen for the team since 1950 during the Mainichi Orions era, 76 years ago. Armed with a fastball reaching a top speed of 151 km/h and a sharp slider, he will take the mound to make his mark in history. Facing him for the Saitama Seibu Lions will be Yutaro Watanabe, an 8th-year pitcher, making his own first opening day start. He secured this long-awaited position with impressive stability, boasting a 1.38 ERA in three preseason games. His powerful arm, with a top speed of 153 km/h, will stand against the Chiba Lotte lineup.
Both powerhouses, with 'new systems' and 'major reinforcements,' vow to fight back from the B-class.
For both teams that finished in the B-class last season, this is a must-win season.
Chiba Lotte Marines: Mr. Saburo, who previously served as the 2nd team manager and 1st team head coach, has been appointed as the new manager. Under the slogan 'PLAY FREE. WIN HARD.', the team aims for the kind of excitement not seen since 2005 by creating a 'bright and fun team' that has overcome rigorous training.
Saitama Seibu Lions: For the first time in team history, they have acquired multiple free agents (Masashi Kuwahara, Issei Ishii). True to their slogan 'Breakthrough,' they will challenge the season with a counter-attack, breaking their own limits through aggressive reinforcement that has strengthened their defensive centerline.
【Program Information】
'Yoshimoto BASEBALL LIVE Chiba Lotte vs Saitama Seibu'
Broadcast Channel: BS Yoshimoto (BS265ch)
Broadcast Date and Time: Friday, March 27, 2026, 18:30～22:00 (Live Broadcast) *Maximum extension until 23:00
How to Watch: 【TV】 BS265ch (Free broadcast)
【Smartphone/PC】 https://video.bsy.co.jp/ (Free streaming)
Program HP: https://bsy.co.jp/programs/by0000015992
History in the making! A rookie opening day pitcher for the first time in 76 years vs. a right-hander who has seized his long-awaited first major role.
The biggest focus of this season's Pacific League opener is Chiba Lotte's second-round draft rookie, pitcher Kaito Mouri. He has been entrusted by new manager Saburo with the great responsibility of being the 'rookie opening day pitcher,' a feat not seen for the team since 1950 during the Mainichi Orions era, 76 years ago. Armed with a fastball reaching a top speed of 151 km/h and a sharp slider, he will take the mound to make his mark in history. Facing him for the Saitama Seibu Lions will be Yutaro Watanabe, an 8th-year pitcher, making his own first opening day start. He secured this long-awaited position with impressive stability, boasting a 1.38 ERA in three preseason games. His powerful arm, with a top speed of 153 km/h, will stand against the Chiba Lotte lineup.
Both powerhouses, with 'new systems' and 'major reinforcements,' vow to fight back from the B-class.
For both teams that finished in the B-class last season, this is a must-win season.
Chiba Lotte Marines: Mr. Saburo, who previously served as the 2nd team manager and 1st team head coach, has been appointed as the new manager. Under the slogan 'PLAY FREE. WIN HARD.', the team aims for the kind of excitement not seen since 2005 by creating a 'bright and fun team' that has overcome rigorous training.
Saitama Seibu Lions: For the first time in team history, they have acquired multiple free agents (Masashi Kuwahara, Issei Ishii). True to their slogan 'Breakthrough,' they will challenge the season with a counter-attack, breaking their own limits through aggressive reinforcement that has strengthened their defensive centerline.
【Program Information】
'Yoshimoto BASEBALL LIVE Chiba Lotte vs Saitama Seibu'
Broadcast Channel: BS Yoshimoto (BS265ch)
Broadcast Date and Time: Friday, March 27, 2026, 18:30～22:00 (Live Broadcast) *Maximum extension until 23:00
How to Watch: 【TV】 BS265ch (Free broadcast)
【Smartphone/PC】 https://video.bsy.co.jp/ (Free streaming)
Program HP: https://bsy.co.jp/programs/by0000015992