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Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata says he's stepping down after elimination in WBC

National team baseball manager Hirokazu Ibata has said he will step down following Japan’s loss to Venezuela 8-5 in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic

25 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Seiya Suzuki back at spring training with Cubs after injuring knee in World Baseball Classic

Seiya Suzuki has returned to Chicago Cubs spring training in Arizona after hurting his right knee while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

How to live stream Venezuela vs Italy: WBC Semifinals, TV channel Fresh off a dramatic win over Japan, Venezuela meets a red-hot Italy squad in the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Monday. MORE: Countri...

7 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Dodgers get a bit of Shohei Ohtani good news after Japan's WBC exit | Sporting News Shohei obviously won't love this.

7 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB star Ronald Acuña Jr. trolls Japan after historic WBC upset The 2026 World Baseball Classic has seen favorites Japan eliminated and MLB star Ronald Acuña Jr. had a lot to say after Venezuela's win. Ac...

1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

WBC Wrap-Up: Italy indomitable, Venezuela victorious over Japan Two exciting games on Saturday — and three leadoff homers

1 DAY AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Running on Sheer Joy, Venezuela Dances Into WBC Semifinal by Stunning Japan No one is having more fun at the World Baseball Classic than the South American nation, especially after eliminating the defending champs.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Shohei Ohtani ends World Baseball Classic just like in 2023, but as loser instead of champion

Shohei Ohtani walked off the infield after Japan’s World Baseball Classic ended, just like three years ago, only the final out could not have been more different

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Abreu's 3-run homer sends Venezuela to its first WBC semifinal in 17 years

Wilyer Abreu watched the ball leave the park and tossed his bat high in the air

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal Win Over Japan

Venezuela knocked out Japan on Saturday night, ensuring there will be a new WBC champion.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal Win Over Japan

"Shohei Ohtani pulled a Judge": Fans erupt as Venezuela dethrones Japan's World Baseball Classic reign with 8-5 stunner Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan's goal of consecutive World Baseball Classic titles ended on Saturday after an 8-5 loss against Team Venezuela in the quarterfinal in Miami.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | Wilyer Abreu's HR carries Venezuela into WBC semis over Japan Deadspin | Wilyer Abreu's HR carries Venezuela into WBC semis over Japan

2 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Venezuela vs. Japan Highlights ⚾ World Baseball Classic on FOX

Venezuela vs. Japan Highlights ⚾ World Baseball Classic on FOX

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

The reactions from Shohei Ohtani, the dugout, and the fans after the final out 😢

The reactions from Shohei Ohtani, the dugout, and the fans after the final out 😢

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Venezuela rallies to beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champ Japan 8-5, advance to WBC semis

Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Maikel Garcia sparked the comeback with a two-run shot, and Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Venezuela defeats Japan, advances to World Baseball Classic Semifinals

Venezuela defeats Japan, advances to World Baseball Classic Semifinals

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ohtani telling the Venezuela dugout to let him swing 👀

Ohtani telling the Venezuela dugout to let him swing 👀

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

See Shohei Ohtani and Japan's World Baseball Classic face-off with Venezuela Japan and Venezuela clash in the WBC quarterfinals.

2 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Japan TAKES the lead 🇯🇵

Japan TAKES the lead 🇯🇵

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ranger Suárez after allowing the three-run homer to Japan

Ranger Suárez after allowing the three-run homer to Japan

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Japan's Shota Morishita hits three-run home run, regaining lead over Venezuela

Japan's Shota Morishita hits three-run home run, regaining lead over Venezuela

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Seiya Suzuki EXITS early with injury 🚨

Seiya Suzuki EXITS early with injury 🚨

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

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

Japan’s Seiya Suzuki left a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Venezuela after appearing to hurt his right leg while he was caught stealing in the first inning

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Japan vs. Venezuela Live Updates: WBC Quarterfinals Starting Lineups The Shohei Ohtani-led Japan squad attempts to punch their ticket to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Venezuela batting order vs. Japan for the 2026 World Baseball Classic Venezuela hopes to strike early against Japan with a group of hitters that has already shown it has what it takes to help the team reach the...

2 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM