World Baseball Classic: Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata announces he will step down after loss to Venezuela

Team Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata announced he will step down from his position after the World Baseball Classic. Japan was ...

Shohei Ohtani sounds off after Japan's WBC loss to Venezuela

Shohei Ohtani sounded off after Japan’s loss to Venezuela, which officially eliminated them from the World Baseball Classic.
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Japan's 2026 WBC Run & Shohei Ohtani's Performance

Japan performed well in this year's World Baseball Classic, but fell to Venezuela. Shohei Ohtani excelled, hitting .462 and coming up clutch in several spots.

Shohei Ohtani confesses ‘failure’ after making last out in Japan’s loss to Venezuela

Shohei Ohtani felt heartbroken after watching his Japan team lose in the World Baseball Classic to Venezuela.

Japan's Seiya Suzuki leaves WBC quarterfinal after appearing to hurt leg on slide

MIAMI (AP) — Japan's Seiya Suzuki left Saturday night's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Venezuela after appearing ...

With Japan WBC exit, Shohei Ohtani experiences a rare sensation: Failure

So Ibata was left uncomfortably answering questions about why he pulled Yoshinobu Yamamto before 80 pitches, Japan’s bullpen struggles, its inability to score in 6 ⅓ innings against Venezuela’s ...
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Czechia gives Japan a ride, but reigning champs slam door to go undefeated

Few people on this planet can hit the ball as hard or as far as Munetaka Murakami. The Samurai Japan slugger, who inked a two ...

WBC 2026: Team Japan players who could be MLB's next stars

The World Baseball Classic has given fans a chance to see Japan's best players before they hit the majors. Here's who to keep an eye on this year.

Japan vs Venezuela WBC live score: Home runs flying in slugfest, how to watch

Shohei Ohtani and reigning champ Japan face Venezuela team in WBC quarterfinals. Follow for updates.