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WBC manager for defending champion Japan implores players to be aggressive

Hours before the start of Japan's title defense at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on home soil Friday, manager Hirokazu Ibata stressed the importance of being aggressive from the get-go. "Now it's ...

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to step down after WBC loss

National team baseball manager Hirokazu Ibata said he will step down after Japan's 8-5 loss to Venezuela in Miami in the ...

Japan manager makes unexpected decision hours after WBC loss to Venezuela

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata makes an unexpected announcement hours after loss to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

Japan makes big change immediately after shocking WBC loss

Team Japan was widely considered among the favorites to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic after defeating Team USA for the ...

Hirokazu Ibata resigns as Japan baseball manager following WBC elimination

Hirokazu Ibata resigns as Japan's national baseball manager after the team's quarterfinal exit from the World Baseball ...
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Shohei Ohtani quickly decides Japan future as he lays blame for WBC failure

A frustrated Shohei Ohtani has reiterated he wants to continue playing for Japan following their disastrous World Baseball Classic quarterfinal defeat to Venezuela ...
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Hirokazu Ibata resigns as Japan's baseball manager after WBC elimination

Hirokazu Ibata resigns as Japan's baseball manager after the team's elimination from the World Baseball Classic, expressing ...

Hirokazu Ibata resigns as Japan's baseball manager following WBC quarterfinal exit

Hirokazu Ibata resigns as Japan's baseball manager after the team's quarterfinal loss to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, reflecting on the need for growth in future competitions.