JAPAN NEWS

Ohtani leads Japan in World Classic, Bogaerts lifts Dutch

Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run double off the left-field wall, allowed one hit over four innings and got the win, leading Japan over China 8-1 in its opener at the World Baseball Clas...

MARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Japan's pepper-grinder celebration, explained: Inside the gimmick Lars Nootbaar taught Shohei Ohtani at World Baseball Classic The celebration is one Nootbaar started in St. Louis last year to celebrate when his teammates would grind out a few hits or a few runs. Get...

MARCH 8, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Shohei Ohtani's return has Japan buzzing for WBC The Angels superstar is expected to be the starting pitcher in Japan’s opening game against China in the World Baseball Classic on Thursday...

MARCH 8, 2023 • DAILYNEWS.COM

World Baseball Classic: Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return

Everyone in Japan seems to be a fan of Shohei Ohtani, and the buzz even extends to his teammates in the World Baseball Classic.

MARCH 8, 2023

Ohtani's Japan teammates, like Lars Nootbaar, are also fans of the superstar Everyone in Japan seems to be a fan of Shohei Ohtani, and the buzz even extends to his teammates.

MARCH 8, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Who is Munetaka Murakami? Stats, MLB posting eligibility, more to know about Japanese home run leader Munetaka Murakami is Japan's eminent slugger, and he's ready to show that at the WBC.

MARCH 8, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar just joined Japan's national team for the World Baseball Classic but he is already a big fan of Shohei Ohtani

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How the WBC grows baseball around the world There's only one stage on which Mike Trout can face Shohei Ohtani with national pride on the line and baseball fans all across the world wat...

MARCH 7, 2023 • MLB.COM

World Baseball Classic 2023: Japan's Roki Sasaki leads list of seven best non-MLB players The WBC offers the chance for baseball fans in America to see some of the best non-MLB players in the world. Here are seven names you really...

MARCH 7, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pitcher Roki Sasaki next 'big thing' from Japanese baseball

All eyes will be on Japanese baseball pitcher Roki Sasaki at the World Baseball Classic

MARCH 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup

Shohei Ohtani hit a pair of three-run homers in a prep game for the World Baseball Classic, helping Japan win 8-1 at the Central League’s Hanshin Tigers in an exhibition

MARCH 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A bookmaker's take on the 2023 World Baseball Classic field

Sammy P spoke to a bookmaker to get his take on the World Baseball Classic on FOX. While the Dominican Republic and USA are loaded, there's...

MARCH 6, 2023

Can a Czech Firefighter Strike Out Shohei Ohtani? The World Baseball Classic is a battle of the game’s biggest stars. A scrappy Czech Republic team, full of guys with regular jobs, just migh...

MARCH 6, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Three futures bets to make now to win the 2023 World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic starts on March 7 on FOX Sports, so it's time to look at some best bets. Read for Edward Egros' three best future...

MARCH 2, 2023

Projecting World Baseball Classic pitching rotations for Team USA, other contenders

There are six powerhouse teams competing in the WBC. Here's examining how they might deploy their pitchers, which could decide the tourney.

MARCH 2, 2023

Angels' Ohtani pitches into 3rd in spring debut; off to WBC

Shohei Ohtani had no issues with his pitches or the new pclock in his first spring training outing this year, his only one for the Los Angeles Angels before he joins Japan for the...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injured Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki off WBC Japan squad, could miss Opening Day

Japan's Seiya Suzuki is out of the World Baseball Classic and might miss Opening Day with the Chicago Cubs due to an oblique injury.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki out of WBC, could miss opening day

An oblique injury will keep Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki out of the World Baseball Classic

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cactus League report: Seiya Suzuki withdraws from the WBC, while Oscar Colás focuses on hitting to all fields Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki no longer will play for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic because of a left oblique injury.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Japan's Suzuki out of World Baseball Classic with injury

Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs will miss the upcoming World Baseball Classic because of an injury

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki (oblique) won't play in World Baseball Classic Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki, who is dealing with left oblique tightness, withdrew from Japan’s roster for the World Baseball Cla...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM