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Shohei Ohtani Closed His Tokyo WBC Showcase With One Last Great Moment

Japan's star did not play but found a way to contribute to the joyous atmosphere.

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Czechia Pitcher Who Works As an Electrician Had Coolest Moment at WBC

Ondřej Satoria went viral for striking out Japan’s Shohei Ohtani three years ago.

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Aussie baseball boys stop Ohtani - but can't halt Japan

World Baseball Classic champions Japan have been given a scare by Australia before eking out a 4-3 victory in front of the country's emperor.

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It's Sho-time! Ohtani eyes hat-trick against Aussies

Australia are excited to face Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic -- but the bad news is that the Japanese legend is in a rich vein of form.

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Ranking the Best Home Run Celebrations at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Japan and Mexico, among others, brought an extra oomph of creativity to the World Baseball Classic this spring.

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The World Baseball Classic Is a Joyful Time Capsule to the Sport’s Past

Venezuela’s win over the Netherlands on Friday provided a reminder of how the sport used to be played—and how much pride the players carry for their countries.

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Shohei Ohtani Wasted No Time Breaking Another Record in World Baseball Classic Opener

The Dodgers superstar continued his hot hitting in the WBC by fueling a 10-run inning for Japan.

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(VIDEO) Shohei Ohtani Crushes Grand Slam in Japan's Dominant WBC Opener Against Chinese Taipei

Shohei Ohtani wasted no time asserting his dominance on the international stage, blasting a grand slam in the second inning to ignite Japan's explosive offense in a commanding 13-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Friday, March 6, 2026

International Business Times

All-Time World Baseball Classic Team: Picking the Best Players at Each Position

Let's go around the diamond and pick the best performers from the first five iterations of the World Baseball Classic.

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Ten Make-or-Break Players for the World Baseball Classic Contenders

From sluggers leading the charge on offense to hurlers who’ll be pushing up against their pitch counts, these players could determine the fate of their teams.

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The World Baseball Classic Has Finally Captured Team USA’s Full Attention

Losing the 2023 final to Japan has raised the stakes for the best American players this time around.

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From bupkis to $100m blockbuster: has the World Baseball Classic finally arrived

The tournament is celebrating its 20th anniversary and some of the best players on the planet are competing for a title that means something

The Guardian - US

Five Bold Predictions for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Several countries will bring their best rosters ever to this edition, which could upend the typical hierarchy.

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Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic

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Clayton Kershaw Had a Very Honest Line About Facing Shohei Ohtani in WBC

Dodgers legend not looking forward to going head-to-head against former teammate.

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SI:AM | Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic

The international tournament begins on Wednesday, seeking to build on a thrilling 2023 edition.

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2026 World Baseball Classic Team Power Rankings

Ranking the rosters at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The United States, Japan, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela are among the favorites.

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Five Obstacles That Could Stop Team USA From Winning the World Baseball Classic

The Americans are the favorites to take home gold, but it’s far from a done deal.

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Shohei Ohtani Got Rock Star Treatment While Arriving in Japan for World Baseball Classic

Just look at how the fans in Japan reacted when Ohtani arrived ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

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Jasson Domínguez’s Hot Spring Start Has Yankees Dreaming of a Long-Awaited Breakout

Jasson Domínguez is off to a hot start in spring training for the New York Yankees. Could this finally be the break out we’ve been waiting for from the former top prospect?

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Jesús Luzardo Snubbed Team USA WBC Invite, Pledges Loyalty to Venezuela

Jesús Luzardo turned down an offer to pitch for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, saying he’d only pitch for Venezuela.

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Huge Crowd in Japan Thrilled by Rare Batting Practice Show From Shohei Ohtani

World Baseball Classic hero is ramping up to the 2026 event.

The Guardian - US

Baseball should be riding high. Instead the salary cap debate has it gearing up for war

As a potential 2027 stoppage looms, MLB owners argue a wage cap is vital for parity. In truth, it’s just another way to boost their assets and fleece fans

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World Baseball Classic 2026: Complete List of MLB Players Participating

Major League Baseball is sending 190 players to the event.

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Full World Baseball Classic 2026 Schedule, Format and Pool Assignments

The World Baseball Classic will begin in less than two weeks.

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