Shaikin: What the Dodgers are doing isn't normal in pro sports. Be sure to appreciate it

The Dodgers are perfectly fine with spending more money than anyone else to win championships, and fans should appreciate it ...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will play for Japan in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team Japan is ready to defend their title ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and their rotation will feature the ...

Why Dodgers face a ‘delicate’ situation with their Japanese stars ahead of the WBC

In Japan, the World Baseball Classic is held to a higher standard of importance than most other countries (and, to its fans, ...
The New York Times

Hunting for a repeat, Shohei Ohtani will represent Japan in World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani will headline a Samurai Japan team that is eager to make it back to the championship finale. Eric Espada / Getty Images Shohei Ohtani is going for another repeat, not just with the Los ...
Major League Baseball

Here's how Japan has become king of baseball on the world stage

The Major Leagues may be considered the top baseball league globally. But in international competition, Japan reigns supreme.

We’ve just learned something new about Ohtani heading into the WBC

As the WBC comes rattling closer, we’ve just learned about Ohtani’s potential role for his side. As the offseason rolls on ...

Roberts says World Baseball Classic a 'very delicate' matter for Ohtani, Yamamoto and Sasaki

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn't sure about restrictions for Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto ...
Major League Baseball

The latest on Ohtani's pitching status for Team Japan

When two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announced his intent to play for Samurai Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, he ...