The fifth installment of the World Baseball Classic is in the books and Japan, led by the singular Shohei Ohtani, is this year’s champion. Japan defeated USA in Tuesday night’s championship game to clinch a third WBC title. They also won the WBC in 2006 and 2009. Team USA fell […]
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani awarded WBC MVP after closing out championship in Japan’s win over USA
Getty Images The 2023 World Baseball Classic is in the books and it had a storybook ending: Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout, his teammate with the Los Angeles Angels, to close out Japan’s championship game win Tuesday. Ohtani came out of the bullpen to get the final three outs […]
World Baseball Classic: Angels superstar Mike Trout confirms plans to play for Team USA in 2026 tournament
Getty Images The 2023 World Baseball Classic concludes Tuesday night with the championship game between Team USA and Japan. USA blew out Cuba to secure a spot in the final while Japan put together a thrilling come from behind walk-off win against Mexico. Japan is looking to join the 2013 […]
Jose Altuve injury update: Astros star to undergo surgery for fractured thumb suffered vs. USA in WBC
Getty Images Houston Astros All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve suffered a fractured thumb during Saturday night’s World Baseball Classic game between USA vs. Venezuela and will under surgery in the coming days to mend the digit, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. The Astros have not yet placed a […]
Jose Altuve injury update: Astros star hurts hand during USA vs. Venezuela in World Baseball Classic
Getty Images Houston Astros All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve injured his right hand during Saturday night’s World Baseball Classic game between USA vs. Venezuela. He was hit by a pitch by Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard and left the game immediately and in obvious pain. The Astros say they will announce […]