2026 World Baseball Classic: Venezuela stuns defending champion Japan, advances to semifinals vs. Italy

Japan's World Baseball Classic title defense is over. Saturday night at loanDepot Park in Miami, Venezuela rallied from behind to eliminate Japan (VEN 8, JPN 5) and advance to the semifinals.

World Baseball Classic title game ratings nearly double from '23

This year's World Baseball Classic championship game between Venezuela and the United States was seen by 10,784,000 viewers ...

In Japan, concerns arise that Netflix exclusivity dampening World Baseball Classic appeal

In Japan, where Netflix has exclusive rights to the WBC, residents are not used to paying subscription services to watch sporting events.

Shohei Ohtani Wore Different Jersey Number With Team Japan in World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani has only worn No. 17 in his MLB career, but had a different jersey number while with Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic.
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How to live stream Japan baseball game during WBC 2026, World Baseball Classic schedule, TV channel

Mar 21, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (16) during the fifth inning at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Japan, led by global superstar ...