World Baseball Classic
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Imperial FamilyImperial Family Watches Japan-Australia Baseball Game; First International Game Attended by Serving Emperor in 59 Years
The Emperor, Empress and their daughter Princess Aiko watched the World Baseball Classic game bet...
March 9, 2026
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BaseballSamurai Japan’s Masataka Yoshida Blasts 2-Run homer for Come-from-behind Win Over Australia in World Baseball Classic
Samurai Japan outfielder Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox hits a two-run shot in the bottom...
March 9, 2026
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BaseballYu Darvish’s No. 11 Jersey Hangs in Samurai Japan’s Dugout, Giving Boost to Team in Bid for Consecutive World Baseball Classic Championships
With Samurai Japan’s win against Australia in Tokyo on Sunday in Pool C action of the World Baseb...
March 9, 2026
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Imperial FamilyImperial Family Watches World Baseball Classic Game Against Australia; 1st Time Emperor Has Watched Intl Game Since 1966
The Emperor, the Empress and their daughter, Princess Aiko, attended the first-round game of the ...
March 8, 2026
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BaseballSamurai Japan Advance to World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals Following South Korea Loss to Taiwan
Samurai Japan secured its place in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, to be held in...
March 8, 2026
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BaseballChicago Cubs’ Suzuki Blasts 2 Home Runs to Lead Japan to Close Win Against South Korea
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki blasted two home runs, and Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei O...
March 8, 2026
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BaseballSamurai Japan Grabs 2nd World Baseball Classic Win, Beating South Korea 8-6
Samurai Japan beat South Korea 8-6 on Saturday in its second game in the World Baseball Classic c...
March 7, 2026
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BaseballOhtani Helps Get Samurai Japan Off to Stellar Start in WBC Opener; Japan Steamrolls Taiwan 13-0
Samurai Japan steamrolled Taiwan 13-0 to open its bid for back-to-back World Baseball Classic cha...
March 7, 2026
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BaseballYamamoto’s High School Coach Discovered His Pitching Talent; Dodgers Star Was Mostly 2nd Baseman
The battle to reach the world’s pinnacle in baseball has begun again.
...March 7, 2026
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Hits a Grand Slam at the World Baseball Classic after Putting on a Show in BP
TOKYO (AP) — This is the Shohei Ohtani effect.
...March 7, 2026
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BaseballSamurai Japan Beats Taiwan in its First World Baseball Classic Game
Japanese national team Samurai Japan won, 13-0, in its first game of the World Baseball Classic o...
March 6, 2026
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BaseballExcited Baseball Fans Gather at Tokyo Dome Ahead of Japan’s Opening World Baseball Classic Game with Taiwan
Baseball fans gathered at Tokyo Dome from early Friday morning to await the start of the World Ba...
March 6, 2026
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Ignites Team Spirit for Samurai Japan’s World Baseball Classic Title Defense; Celebration Gesture Helps Foster Unity among Players
As Samurai Japan sets its sights on a second consecutive World Baseball Classic title, Shohei Oht...
March 6, 2026
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BaseballAustralia Opens the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo with a 3-0 victory over Taiwan
TOKYO (AP) — Australia opened the World Baseball Classic on Thursday by beating Taiwan 3-0 on Rob...
March 5, 2026
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Is the Show Again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic
TOKYO (AP) — It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan...
March 5, 2026
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History-Making Nootbaar Had Deep Ties to Japan before Making National Team
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Yomiuri Issues Statement on Netflix Getting WBC ’26 Broadcasting, Distribution Rights in Japan
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Japan’s National Baseball Team Adds 11 Members to Participate in Upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC)
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After Meeting Japan Stars as Kid, Lars Nootbaar is Now One Himself
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Japan Wins WBC Title for 3rd Time