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Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 9, 2023
Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn
The 25-year-old outfielder, who impressed many with his play for St. Louis last season, became an unlikely international star thanks to the World Baseball Classic.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 29, 2023
Japan's WBC hero Shohei Ohtani tops MLB with record $65 million
Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani will make a one-season Major League Baseball record $65 million this year in salary and endorsements, Forbes magazine reported on Tuesday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Mar 25, 2023
High-tech 'sassen' duels are an active otaku's dream
In a world of endless options for virtual entertainment, could this be the perfect marriage of tech and athletics?
JAPAN
Mar 23, 2023
Japan's World Baseball Classic glory spurs fan frenzy at home
Official fan gear for Japan’s star players remains out of stock, with potential buyers reportedly having to wait months.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 22, 2023
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 meaningful exercise in the wake of serious injuries to MLB stars Edwin Diaz and Jose Altuve.
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 18, 2023
Mexico into World Baseball Classic semis as rally stuns Puerto Rico
Mexico staged a dramatic comeback to stun Puerto Rico 5-4 on Friday and set up a semifinal showdown with Japan.

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