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2026 World Baseball Classic: Samurai Japan Finishes Warm-Ups with Loss vs. Orix, Win vs. Hanshin
Samurai Japan wrapped up its preparations for the 2026 World Baseball Classic with exhibition games…
2026 World Baseball Classic: Samurai Japan Builds Momentum with Wins Against Chunichi Dragons
Samurai Japan continued its preparations for the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a two-game set…
2026 World Baseball Classic: Moinelo and Martinez, Cuba’s Aces, Contribute to 6-0 Shutout In Series Finale in Managua
Fans of Cuba, as well as curious onlookers and scouts, got a chance to see…
2026 World Baseball Classic: Australia Sharpened by Yokohama DeNA BayStars Ahead of Tournament
YOKOHAMA, Japan — The Australian national team continued its preparations ahead of the 2026 World…
Yuki Matsui Withdraws from World Baseball Classic, Yumeto Kanemaru Called Up
San Diego Padres left-hander Yuki Matsui has withdrawn from the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Samurai…
2026 World Baseball Classic: Samurai Japan Splits Exhibition Series with Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
Samurai Japan opened its exhibition schedule ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a…
Seiya Suzuki Expected to Play Center Field for Japan In World Baseball Classic
In a somewhat surprising development, Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki is expected to play center…
2026 World Baseball Classic: Samurai Japan Calls Up Chihiro Sumida for WBC Roster
Saitama Seibu Lions left-hander Chihiro Sumida has been called up to Samurai Japan for the 2026 World…
Kaima Taira, Daichi Ishii Withdraw From Japan’s Roster For World Baseball Classic
Saitama Seibu Lions pitcher Kaima Taira and Hanshin Tigers pitcher Daichi Ishii have withdrawn from…