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Kensuke Kondo emerging as key member of Samurai Japan lineup at World Baseball Classic

Kensuke Kondo can get lost in the shuffle sometimes. As the No. 2 batter for…

Masataka Yoshida leads charge as Samurai Japan routs South Korea in World Baseball Classic

Masataka Yoshida made the unprecedented move by a Japanese player to leave his first MLB…

Australia looks to keeping momentum going after upsetting South Korea

The job is not done for Australia at the World Baseball Classic. Team Australia is…

Shohei Ohtani captivates crowd, teammates and opponents in WBC debut

Walking through the bustling Tokyo Dome concourse on Thursday night was like being dropped into…

Jean Faut, star pitcher in women’s baseball league, dies at 98

Jean Faut, who pitched two perfect games in a remarkable career with the South Bend…

Shohei Ohtani delivers in two-way role to help Japan defeat China in WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani put on a show for thousands of adoring fans during Samurai Japan's opening…

Pros against amateurs? The WBC’s Czech Republic team says bring it on

The team captain and infielder/designated hitter is a financial trader. The center fielder is a…

Cardinals Lars Nootbar happy to expand his baseball family with Samurai Japan

Lars Nootbaar, a member of Japan’s World Baseball Classic team, attends a press conference at…

Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar happy to expand his baseball family with Samurai Japan

A private message on Instagram led to a life-changing experience for Samurai Japan outfielder Lars…

Australia stun South Korea with 8-7 win at World Baseball Classic

Cricket is Australia’s national game but the country’s baseball team struck a blow for their…