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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 02/09/2026 > baseball > japanese-baseball > npb-players-wbc-rosters

Japan will not be only team with NPB talent at World Baseball Classic

Japan will not be only team with NPB talent at World Baseball Classic2+ hour, 14+ min ago   (129+ words) Japan will not be only team with NPB talent at World Baseball Classic'The Japan Times Japan will not be only team with NPB talent at World Baseball Classic Despite the attention around the MLB stars who will suit up for…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 02/01/2026 > baseball > shohei-ohtani-wbc-pitching

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan at 2026 World Baseball Classic1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (120+ words) Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Samurai Japan at the World Baseball Classic this spring, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. The two-way star was named to ... Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 01/26/2026 > baseball > japanese-baseball > japan-wbc-roster-announcement

Samurai Japan adds MLB stars as it prepares for WBC title defense

Samurai Japan adds MLB stars as it prepares for WBC title defense2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (122+ words) Samurai Japan adds MLB stars as it prepares for WBC title defense'The Japan Times Samurai Japan filled out its roster for the World Baseball Classic on Monday, adding an infusion of MLB talent to the team as it prepares to…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 01/23/2026 > baseball > kyle-tucker-dodgers-salary-cap-mlb

Dodgers' splurge on Kyle Tucker sparks renewed calls for salary cap in MLB

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (141+ words) Tucker's four-year deal is worth an average $60 million a season, second only to Shohei Ohtani, who joined the Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million contract in 2023. Dodgers' splurge on Kyle Tucker sparks renewed calls for salary cap in MLB The Los…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 01/21/2026 > baseball > mlb > jones-beltran-hall-of-fame

Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame2+ week, 5+ day ago   (144+ words) Five-tool center fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones learned Tuesday that they have been elected as the newest members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Five-tool center fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones learned Tuesday that they have been…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 01/16/2026 > baseball > 2026-world-baseball-classic-announcement

Tomoyuki Sugano among new additions to Samurai Japan squad for 2026 WBC

Tomoyuki Sugano among new additions to Samurai Japan squad for 2026 WBC3+ week, 2+ day ago   (133+ words) Tomoyuki Sugano among new additions to Samurai Japan squad for 2026 WBC'The Japan Times Samurai Japan added more names to its roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Friday, with former Yomiuri Giants and Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano returning to…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 01/14/2026 > baseball > mlb > cardinals-trade-arenado

Diamondbacks acquire eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado from Cardinals

Diamondbacks acquire eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado from Cardinals3+ week, 4+ day ago   (304+ words) The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The Cardinals received minor league right-hander Jack Martinez to complete the deal for the 10-time Gold Glove winner, who waived…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 01/11/2026 > baseball > mlb > bregman-signs-cubs

Alex Bregman signs with the Cubs for 5 years and $175 million: reports

Alex Bregman signs with the Cubs for 5 years and $175 million: reports4+ week, 1+ day ago   (290+ words) The Chicago Cubs, who failed in their pursuit of free agent third baseman Alex Bregman a year ago, have agreed with the three-time All-Star on a five-year, $175 million contract, according to multiple media reports on Saturday night. Bregman played "for…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 01/02/2026 > baseball > mlb > tatsuya-imai-astros

Astros reportedly reach deal with former Seibu ace Tatsuya Imai

Astros reportedly reach deal with former Seibu ace Tatsuya Imai1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (232+ words) The Houston Astros and star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai are in agreement on a free agent contract, ESPN reported Thursday. It is a three-year deal with opt-outs that includes $54 million in "guarantees and could be worth up "to $63 million, "per…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 12/31/2025 > sports-photos-2025

2025 in pictures: Sea change for sumo, Olympic do-over and Ohtani's star shines brighter

2025 in pictures: Sea change for sumo, Olympic do-over and Ohtani's star shines brighter1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (100+ words) 2025 in pictures: Sea change for sumo, Olympic do-over and Ohtani's star shines brighter'The Japan Times 2025 in pictures: Sea change for sumo, Olympic do-over and Ohtani's star shines brighter While it was more of the same in MLB with the Los…...