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Netflix deal shuts out Japan’s sports bars from freely showing WBC
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (104+ words) Netflix deal shuts out Japan's sports bars from freely showing WBC'The Japan Times Netflix deal shuts out Japan's sports bars from freely showing WBC With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to start Thursday, those planning to cheer on Samurai Japan…...
Murakami and Okamoto put MLB prep on hold to answer the call for Samurai Japan
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (123+ words) Murakami and Okamoto put MLB prep on hold to answer the call for Samurai Japan'The Japan Times OSAKA - After making big contributions to help Japan win the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto were ready to answer the…...
Aaron Judge and U.S. stars eye Japan revenge in World Baseball Classic
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (121+ words) Aaron Judge and U.S. stars eye Japan revenge in World Baseball Classic'The Japan Times Miami - A U.S 'dream team' led by Aaron Judge will seek revenge against Shohei Ohtani's defending champions Japan in the World Baseball Classic, as the sport's premier…...
Former No. 1 MLB draft pick Travis Bazzana ready for first taste of WBC
14+ hour, 21+ min ago (125+ words) Former No. 1 MLB draft pick Travis Bazzana ready for first taste of WBC'The Japan Times Before he was the No 1 pick in the MLB draft, Travis Bazzana had dreamed of playing for Australia at the World Baseball Classic.Bazzana, who…...
Samurai Japan’s path to a WBC repeat starts with Pool C in Tokyo
16+ hour, 3+ min ago (114+ words) Samurai Japan's path to a WBC repeat starts with Pool C in Tokyo'The Japan Times The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic is set to kick off on Thursday with 20 nations vying to be crowned as the best in…...
Netflix's WBC deal upends baseball traditions in Ohtani’s homeland
19+ hour, 39+ min ago (334+ words) Netflix's WBC deal upends baseball traditions in Ohtani's homeland'The Japan Times Mototsugu Kashiwada has watched baseball for free on TV almost his whole life from his hometown of Hanamaki in northern Japan, where superstar Shohei Ohtani played high school baseball…...
The Japanese talent to watch out for during the 2026 WBC
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (113+ words) The Japanese talent to watch out for during the 2026 WBC'The Japan Times The 2026 World Baseball Classic is right around the corner In addition to crowning the world's best baseball team, the tournament often serves as a showcase for players from…...
A calming presence and a ‘strong heart.’ Yusei Kikuchi all set for WBC.
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (125+ words) A calming presence and a "strong heart." Yusei Kikuchi all set for WBC.The Japan Times OSAKA - Despite some early jitters in an exhibition game, veteran pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is aiming to make an impact for Japan at the World…...
At WBC, Aussies eye another strong showing — and no self-inflicted wounds
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (143+ words) The Australian team nearly made it to the semifinals in 2023, losing in a tight one-run contest against Cuba in the quarterfinals. Dave Nilsson can see the question coming like a fastball down the middle The former catcher " one of the…...
Japan will not be only team with NPB talent at World Baseball Classic
3+ week, 2+ day 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…...