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Japan Series pits traded stars against former teams

Original: The Japan Series will feature a familiar rivalry and an unusual twist, as three players from NPB's biggest trade of the

The Japan Series will renew a familiar rivalry with an unusual storyline: three players involved in NPB's biggest trade of the year will face off against their former teams. The matchup adds extra intrigue to the championship, as fans watch how the traded players perform against the clubs that let them go.

Why now: The unusual twist of traded players facing their old teams in the championship series is drawing attention from baseball fans.

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• The Japan Series will feature a familiar rivalry and an unusual twist, as three players from NPB's biggest trade of the year line up against their former teams. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/1… · thejapantimes · 1

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