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The Latest Breaking News from Shohei Ohtani

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic

The Independent UK

Clayton Kershaw Had a Very Honest Line About Facing Shohei Ohtani in WBC

Dodgers legend not looking forward to going head-to-head against former teammate.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic

The international tournament begins on Wednesday, seeking to build on a thrilling 2023 edition.

Sports Illustrated

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2026 World Baseball Classic Team Power Rankings

Ranking the rosters at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The United States, Japan, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela are among the favorites.

Sports Illustrated

Five Obstacles That Could Stop Team USA From Winning the World Baseball Classic

The Americans are the favorites to take home gold, but it’s far from a done deal.

Sports Illustrated

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

Jasson Domínguez’s Hot Spring Start Has Yankees Dreaming of a Long-Awaited Breakout

Jasson Domínguez is off to a hot start in spring training for the New York Yankees. Could this finally be the break out we’ve been waiting for from the former top prospect?

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Jesús Luzardo Snubbed Team USA WBC Invite, Pledges Loyalty to Venezuela

Jesús Luzardo turned down an offer to pitch for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, saying he’d only pitch for Venezuela.

Sports Illustrated

Huge Crowd in Japan Thrilled by Rare Batting Practice Show From Shohei Ohtani

World Baseball Classic hero is ramping up to the 2026 event.

Sports Illustrated

Baseball should be riding high. Instead the salary cap debate has it gearing up for war

As a potential 2027 stoppage looms, MLB owners argue a wage cap is vital for parity. In truth, it’s just another way to boost their assets and fleece fans

The Guardian - US

World Baseball Classic 2026: Complete List of MLB Players Participating

Major League Baseball is sending 190 players to the event.

Sports Illustrated

Full World Baseball Classic 2026 Schedule, Format and Pool Assignments

The World Baseball Classic will begin in less than two weeks.

Sports Illustrated

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

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

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Three World Baseball Classic Contenders Capable of Toppling Team USA

The U.S. roster is absolutely loaded, but there are three contenders with a real shot to top the Americans for the title.

Sports Illustrated

Preseason Dark Horses for Each Major 2026 MLB Award Race

The MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year races all have distinguished favorites to take home hardware this year. But there are other worthy candidates.

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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.

Operation Sports

MLB The Show 25 Accidentally Got It Right by Not Matching Kyle Tucker’s Mega Contract

Kyle Tucker's contract is nuts.

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Inside the Numbers on MLB Offseason Spending: It’s the Dodgers, Then Everyone Else

The Dodgers’ payroll is unsurprisingly the highest in baseball—but there is one team that’s outspent them in free agency this offseason.

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Seven Dodgers Payroll Facts That Will Make You Reconsider a Salary Cap

The Dodgers are paying a lot of players a lot of money.

Sports Illustrated

Tom Verducci’s 10 Thoughts On Kyle Tucker’s Record Dodgers Contract

From what the former Cub will provide to a loaded lineup to Tucker’s closest historical comp, here’s everything to know about the massive free agent deal.

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Highest-Paid Position Players in MLB: Full Breakdown After Kyle Tucker’s New Contract

Who are MLB’s highest-paid position players after Kyle Tucker’s $240 million deal with the Dodgers?

Sports Illustrated

What Dodgers Starting Lineup Could Look Like Following Kyle Tucker Signing

L.A. signed the 28-year-old to a monster deal on Thursday night.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Fans Were Fuming After Kyle Tucker Agreed to Sign With Dodgers in Free Agency

Kyle Tucker’s decision to join the Dodgers didn’t sit well with MLB fans.

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Clayton Kershaw Had Funny Line About Potentially Facing Shohei Ohtani in WBC

Clayton Kershaw announced he will pitch in the World Baseball Classic on Thursday.

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