As Samurai Japan gears up to defend its World Baseball Classic title, its roster is beginning to take shape. While superstar ...

When Shohei Ohtani stepped onto the field at the Tokyo Dome in March 2025, he wasn’t just playing a game – he was carrying forward more than 100 years of baseball ties between the U.S. and Japan. It ...

Astros were reportedly interested in Japanese pitcher Kona Takahashi before they brought Tatsuya Imai into the fold ...

Munetaka Murakami's arrival in the Major Leagues doesn't look like it will stop him from playing in the World Baseball ...

The U.S. National Baseball 18U team beat Japan, 2-0, on Sunday in the WBSC World Cup championship game at Okinawa Cellular Stadium. / USA Baseball Coleman Borthwick of South Walton (Florida) pitched a ...

Sato previously played for Sendai University in Shibata, Japan, posting a 2.22 ERA, while adding 202 strikeouts in 170.1 ...

Shohei Ohtani is coming off his second straight World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In March, he'll be aiming for another trophy. The reigning NL MVP confirmed Monday that he will join ...

The United States is assembling what has been called the "Avengers" of baseball, fielding its strongest-ever squad for the ...

Nov. 25 (UPI) --RivalMLB phenom Shohei Ohtani once again will lead Japan at the World Baseball Classic, while attempting to secure a second consecutive championship. "Thank you to all the fans for ...

Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic, the two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star announced on social media Monday night. Ohtani helped Japan win the 2023 WBC, striking ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their first confirmed participant for the 2026 World Baseball Classic as Shohei Ohtani announced plans to play for Team Japan as they look to become repeat champions in ...