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Shohei Ohtani confirms he will join Team Japan in return to World Baseball Classic in 2026

Ohtani will make his return to help the team defend its 2023 title, where the pitcher closed out Japan's victory over Team USA in the WBC final.

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The Dodgers complicate Japan's planning for the World Baseball Classic: Ohtani is the cause of the uncertainty

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Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic

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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic

After playing into November and winning a second consecutive World Series championship with the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani announced on Instagram on Monday that he will play for Team Samurai in the World ...

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Tatsuya Imai Eyes MLB Move With a Competitive Fire, Not a Superteam Mindset

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Tatsuya Imai sends a challenge to Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, and a positive sign to Giants, Yankees, Red Sox, Mets

Report: Dodgers could cause problems for Japan’s WBC team

Fresh off their World Series triumph, the Los Angeles Dodgers are casting a long shadow over Japan's preparations for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: Japan beats S. Korea 11-4 in opener of WBC strengthening series

Japan powered to an 11-4 win against South Korea in the opener of their two-game international baseball series Saturday after pinch-h

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Why the MLB Japan Series Is Transforming Baseball’s Future

From Babe Ruth to Shohei Ohtani, the Major League Baseball bond with Japan has evolved into a powerful cultural and financial partnership.

Sportschosun on MSN

Ohtani's self-official! I'm happy to be a member of the national team again

Shohei Ohtani, who seemed unlikely to run for the national team, blew 'Official' himself. He will participate in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) next year. Ohtani, a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers,

Kyodo News on MSN

Baseball: Japan gives up 9th-inning run in 7-7 tie with S. Korea

Taiki Ishikami plated three runs while Taisei Ota gave up a ninth-inning run as Japan tied 7-7 with South Korea on Sunday in the seco

Yonhap News Agency on MSN

S. Korea manager takes baseball exhibitions vs. Japan seriously

South Korea's upcoming pair of exhibition baseball games against Japan may not mean anything in the grand scheme of things, but manager Ryu Ji-hyun said Tuesday he still wants to beat the country's sporting rival and snap a long losing streak.

Major League Baseball

World Baseball Classic excitement on display at Czechia-Korea exhibition

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