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Masataka Yoshida shows off his bat at WBC before season with Red Sox

While Shohei Ohtani put in a masterful two-way performance at the World Baseball Classic, Boston…

Samurai Japan fans rise early to witness baseball history

Baseball fans across the country gathered and shared a moment of celebration as Japan defeated…

For Japan, the WBC isn’t just meaningful — it’s everything

There has been some conversation about whether or not the World Baseball Classic is a…

Japan defeats United States 3-2 to win World Baseball Classic

Miami – Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto homered as Japan won the World Baseball Classic,…

Cuban catcher defects to U.S. after WBC loss

Ivan Prieto, the bullpen catcher for the Cuban team that competed in the World Baseball…

Japan heads to WBC final after comeback win over Mexico

Miami – Japan stunned Mexico in the World Baseball Classic semifinal in Miami on Monday,…

Roki Sasaki set to be center of attention in WBC semifinal against Mexico

Miami – With Roki Sasaki’s 17 straight perfect innings a year ago in mind, Mexico…

Trea Turner hits two home runs as U.S. beats Cuba to reach WBC final

Miami – Trea Turner smashed two home runs and the defending champion United States routed…

Shohei Ohtani willing to relieve if Japan reaches WBC final

Miami – Shohei Ohtani indicated Sunday he may pitch again in the World Baseball Classic…

True test arrives for Samurai Japan in the form of resilient Mexico

Roki Sasaki was in the stands for the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal between Mexico and…