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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Mar 19, 2023

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

Samurai Japan and its collection of MLB and NPB stars will be favored against Mexico in their WBC semifinal, but the team will have to rise to meet its toughest challenge yet.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 16, 2023

Captain America Mike Trout powers U.S. into WBC quarterfinals

The Americans, who have recovered after being upset by Mexico in their second game, will now face Venezuela with a semifinal showdown with Cuba awaiting the winner.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 16, 2023

Puerto Rico and Mets closer Edwin Diaz injured in WBC win

As Diaz neared the dugout, he was placed in a wheelchair and wheeled down the tunnel.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 2, 2023

The Marlins go all-in on baseball’s new rules

Pitch clocks, bigger bases, restrictions on pickoff throws, elimination of the infield shift? Finally, a victory for the little guys.
BASEBALL / Sac Bunts
Feb 20, 2023

Yu Darvish returns with opportunity to inspire Japan to WBC glory

Yu Darvish is back with the national team for the first time since helping Japan win the 2009 World Baseball Classic
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 13, 2023

Alex Ramirez and Randy Bass voted into Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame

Two of the most celebrated foreign-born players in NPB history took their place among the greats on Friday afternoon as Alex Ramirez and Randy Bass were voted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 15, 2022

Julio Rodriguez and Michael Harris II earn Rookie of the Year honors

Mariners star Rodriguez was a near-unanimous selection for the AL, while Harris beat out Braves teammate Spencer Strider in the NL.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 24, 2022

Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols joins baseball's elite 700-homer club

The 42-year-old Dominican, playing in what he says is his final season, joined Barry Bonds (762 home runs), Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714) as the only players to reach the milestone.
BASEBALL
Aug 15, 2022

Hideki Kuriyama considers options for Samurai Japan roster after trip to U.S.

The Japan manager is gauging the interest Japan's MLB stars have in competing in the World Baseball Classic.

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