WBC Daily: Australia, Italy lead underdog upsets; Ohtani shines
We recap an exciting day of World Baseball Classic action, from Shohei Ohtani showing off on the mound and at the plate to exciting victorie...MARCH 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
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Shohei Ohtani stars on mound, at plate as Japan trounces China Shohei Ohtani belted a two-run double and tossed four shutout innings to lead Japan to an 8-1 victory over China on Thursday in the opening...
MARCH 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ohtani leads Japan in World Classic, Bogaerts lifts Dutch
Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run double off the left-field wall, allowed one hit over four innings and got the win, leading Japan over China 8-1 in its opener at the World Baseball Clas...MARCH 9, 2023 • Associated Press
Japan's pepper-grinder celebration, explained: Inside the gimmick Lars Nootbaar taught Shohei Ohtani at World Baseball Classic The celebration is one Nootbaar started in St. Louis last year to celebrate when his teammates would grind out a few hits or a few runs. Get...
MARCH 8, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Shohei Ohtani's return has Japan buzzing for WBC The Angels superstar is expected to be the starting pitcher in Japan’s opening game against China in the World Baseball Classic on Thursday...
MARCH 8, 2023 • DAILYNEWS.COM
World Baseball Classic: Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return
Everyone in Japan seems to be a fan of Shohei Ohtani, and the buzz even extends to his teammates in the World Baseball Classic.MARCH 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Ohtani's Japan teammates, like Lars Nootbaar, are also fans of the superstar Everyone in Japan seems to be a fan of Shohei Ohtani, and the buzz even extends to his teammates.
MARCH 8, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Who is Munetaka Murakami? Stats, MLB posting eligibility, more to know about Japanese home run leader Munetaka Murakami is Japan's eminent slugger, and he's ready to show that at the WBC.
MARCH 8, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar just joined Japan's national team for the World Baseball Classic but he is already a big fan of Shohei OhtaniMARCH 8, 2023 • Associated Press
How the WBC grows baseball around the world There's only one stage on which Mike Trout can face Shohei Ohtani with national pride on the line and baseball fans all across the world wat...
MARCH 7, 2023 • MLB.COM
World Baseball Classic 2023: Japan's Roki Sasaki leads list of seven best non-MLB players The WBC offers the chance for baseball fans in America to see some of the best non-MLB players in the world. Here are seven names you really...
MARCH 7, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Pitcher Roki Sasaki next 'big thing' from Japanese baseball
All eyes will be on Japanese baseball pitcher Roki Sasaki at the World Baseball ClassicMARCH 7, 2023 • Associated Press
Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup
Shohei Ohtani hit a pair of three-run homers in a prep game for the World Baseball Classic, helping Japan win 8-1 at the Central League’s Hanshin Tigers in an exhibitionMARCH 7, 2023 • Associated Press
A bookmaker's take on the 2023 World Baseball Classic field
Sammy P spoke to a bookmaker to get his take on the World Baseball Classic on FOX. While the Dominican Republic and USA are loaded, there's...MARCH 6, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Can a Czech Firefighter Strike Out Shohei Ohtani? The World Baseball Classic is a battle of the game’s biggest stars. A scrappy Czech Republic team, full of guys with regular jobs, just migh...
MARCH 6, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM
