Netflix’s World Baseball Classic deal to test Japan’s streaming appetite
Kaata Sakamoto, Netflix vice president of content for Japan (Courtesy of Netflix) TAKESHI WATANABE and KENJI GOROKU TOKYO — All…
Baseball: Ohtani slam sparks Japan to 13-0 win over Taiwan to open WBC
Shohei Ohtani (16) of Japan is congratulated by teammates after…
Ohtani and other stars set for action as World Baseball Classic begins in Tokyo
Sports Japan now rivals US on field, but still trails in business of baseball Japan’s baseball stars are…
Baseball: Samurai Japan comes back to beat Dragons 7-3 in WBC warm-up
Seishiro Sakamoto hits a game-tying single for Japan in the…
Taiwan President Lai awards honor to Japanese baseball legend Oh Sadaharu
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has presented one of Taiwan’s highest honors to a legend of Japanese baseball, Oh…
Baseball: Samurai Japan relievers suffer leg injuries ahead of WBC camp
Daichi Ishii of the Hanshin Tigers, far left, suffers an…
Terrance Gore dies at 34, Kansas City Royals announce
Former Omaha Storm Chaser Terrance Gore has died at 34 years old, the Kansas City Royals announced.Gore, a…
Orioles Braced for Offseason Shock as Blue Jays Told to Target $18M Free Agent After Bo Bichette Miss
The Blue Jays could target Orioles’ favorite pitcher in the free agencyWhile Toronto is only trying to add…
Why $100 million says Shohei Ohtani is the global face of sport
Soccer is the world’s most popular sport. So the world’s most marketable athlete must be a soccer player,…
Japanese star Okamoto signs 4-year deal with MLB’s Toronto Blue Jays
Japanese star Okamoto Kazuma has reached a deal to play for the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League…
Japanese slugger Murakami signs contract with White Sox
Japanese baseball star Murakami Munetaka has signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox. US media outlets say…
Team USA World Baseball Classic roster, 2026 schedule, MLB players
Alex Rodriguez explains why the Dodgers are good for baseball USA TODAY’s Ralphie Aversa chats with MLB legend…