Japan claimed ... the No. 51 Suzuki jersey was no Ichiro tribute. Rather, it was a nod to injured teammate Seiya Suzuki, the Cubs outfielder who had to pull out of the WBC with an oblique injury.

There has been some conversation about whether or not the World Baseball Classic is a meaningful exercise ... was on the mound for Japan and pitching against U.S. star Mike Trout.

Ohtani struck out Trout on a full-count slider, raised his hands to the heavens, and just like that, Japan is the 2023 WBC champion ... on the back of Team USA's jersey, ignore their baseball ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman, playing for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic ... into Team Japan’s dugout showed his jersey hanging over ...

But, even after a stint managing Japan’s 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning team ... Kuriyama wore a Rays jersey with No. 89, which he said is a reference in Japanese to baseball.

Japan, unquestionably the most successful team in World Baseball Classic history, could add to its legacy on Monday night. A win against Mexico would send them to the finals, where they may become ...

Japan. Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout -- for the World Baseball Classic title. The final game of the 2023 WBC, between the tournament's two most dominant teams, ended with the matchup everyone was ...