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How Shohei Ohtani Fared in First 2026 Dodgers Spring Training Start

The four-time MVP returned to the mound on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18

Shohei Ohtani Got Rock Star Treatment While Arriving in Japan for World Baseball Classic

Just look at how the fans in Japan reacted when Ohtani arrived ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 2

Shohei Ohtani Jokes There's One Scenario Where He'd Pitch for Team Japan in WBC

Ohtani won't pitch for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. But what if Mike Trout showed up on Team USA's roster?

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23

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A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn't won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch

The Independent UK · Feb 13

Shohei Ohtani Won't Pitch in WBC As He Eyes Return to Full-Time Two-Way Duties

Ohtani is poised to be a full-time two-way player for the Dodgers for the first time in three years.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 1

Dave Roberts Hopes Shohei Ohtani Isn't a Two-Way Player in World Baseball Classic

The Dodgers manager would rather not see Ohtani pitch for Team Japan.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2025

Who Is the Winner of 'Physical: Asia?' Breaking Down the Final Quest and the Team That Came Out on Top

Netflix's competition series concluded with a fierce three-way battle.

Marie Claire · Nov 18, 2025

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Olympic equestrian takes adorable selfie with horse after bronze medal win

‘A man, a medal and his horse’

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024

Stunning Photos Show Height Difference Between Victor Wembanyama, Team Japan Player

Stunning photos from the 2024 Paris Olympics basketball game between France and Japan show the extreme height difference between Victor Wembanyama and Yuki Togashi.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2024

A Team Japan fan tried to troll Team USA about missing Caitlin Clark with a sign, and it backfired spectacularly

This Caitlin Clark Olympics sign aged poorly.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 30, 2024

Shohei Ohtani Appeared at Dodgers’ Meeting With Yoshinobu Yamamoto, per Report

Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts were also reportedly in attendance.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 13, 2023

2023 World Cup: Getting to know Team Japan

Meet Japan's women's national team.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023

‘Another level’: Cubs players returning from WBC describe unforgettable experience

Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman is calling for MLB to learn from the World Baseball Classic and grow the game.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2023

Japan triumphs over USA in World Baseball Classic

MIAMI: Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout in a showdown between two of the game’s best players to seal Japan’s 3-2 victory over the United States in a riveting World Baseball Classic (WBC) final on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 22, 2023

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Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023

So Much for America’s Pastime. The Heart of Baseball Is in Japan Now.

A full-strength roster, rabid support from fans, and players who were willing to push their bodies to the limit combined for a deserving WBC champion.

Axios · Mar 22, 2023

In photos: Japan beats U.S. to win 2023 World Baseball Classic

It's Japan's third W.B.C. title.

WhatToWatch · Mar 21, 2023

How to watch the World Baseball Classic championship game: USA vs Japan

We've got everything you need to know about how to watch Team USA take on Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic championship game.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 21, 2023

Shohei Ohtani Is Showing His Potential to Carry Baseball to New Heights

It’s not just about his metronomic ability to both hit and pitch. At the World Baseball Classic, we’re seeing a part of his personality and passion we’ve never seen in MLB.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

The 6 most fun World Baseball Classic celebrations, including Great Britain sipping tea

So many great WBC celebrations by teams!

Sports Illustrated · Mar 6, 2023

Shohei Ohtani Hits 420-Foot Homer From One Knee in WBC Tune-Up

The Angels star hit an impressive home run while preparing for the World Baseball Classic

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki gained 20 pounds preparing for second MLB season, WBC

Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman has also been a big proponent of the World Baseball Classic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2022

Winter meetings provide answers on WBC, All-Star Game hosts, inaugural MLB Draft lottery

Will Seiya Suzuki play for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic?

Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022

Angels' Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is taking his talents back to Japan for a few days next year.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022

Shohei Ohtani as closer? Angels' two-way star thinking about it for World Baseball Classic.

LOS ANGELES — We've seen Shohei Ohtani as a power hitter. We've seen Shohei Ohtani as an ace pitcher. What about Shohei Ohtani, the closer?

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 5, 2022

Speed skater Takagi finishes 6th in 3000m, misses medal

BEIJING -- Speed skating and other events started in full swing on Saturday, a day after the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics. With Team Japan comprising 124 athletes, it was the largest delegation the country has sent to a Winter Games overseas, and a large medal haul is…

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