NPB Commissioner Atsushi Saito is known for his calm and gentle demeanor but even he boiled over with frustration at the government's request that games be played behind closed doors for now.

Baseball commissioner Atsushi Saito said protecting fans, players and coaches was critical. Preseason games are being played in empty stadiums, with a hope the regular season can begin as ...

NPB Commissioner Atsushi Saito made the announcement on June 22, cautioning that precautions will be taken to safeguard against novel coronavirus infections. The number of spectators will be ...