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Ohtani hits grand slam as Japan routs Chinese Taipei in World Baseball Classic

Japanese fans don’t get to see Shohei Ohtani in person very often. They got an eyeful on Friday in a sellout at the Tokyo Dome. Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning — in the first he doubled ...

World Baseball Classic television audience doubles for 2026 tournament

Venezuela's 3-2 win over the United States in the World Baseball Classic championship game was seen by 10,784,000 viewers on Fox and Fox Deportes, nearly double the 5.4 million who watched Japan ...

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.

World Baseball Classic's success may lead to midseason tournament

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says the continued growth and success of the World Baseball Classic could lead to a midseason ...