San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will not pitch for Japan in next month's World Baseball Classic due to a groin injury.

Roki Sasaki was denied by the Dodgers to compete in the upcoming WBC with Japan, and he had a lackluster outing on Wednesday.

Team Japan's pitching staff just lost a major expected contributor ahead of the World Baseball Classic next week.

Japanese left-hander Yuki Matsui has been officially ruled out for next month’s World Baseball Classic, as he recovers from a left groin strain that he sustained during a live batting practice session ...

Team USA is bringing its best roster, the Dominican Republic is once again oozing with talent and Venezuela’s lineup can contend with anyone, but until proven otherwise, Japan still sits on the throne ...

This week, we’re previewing all 20 teams set to participate in the WBC. We’ve already covered Pool A and Pool B. Next up is Pool C, which features Australia, Chinese Taipei, Czechia, Japan and Korea ...

Then a grand slam off the bat of Trea Turner, a haunting memory for Venezuelans, eliminated them from the Classic. It was ...

Some of the best players in MLB will be competing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as a prelude to the baseball season. Reigning champions Japan are out to continue their global success, while other ...

Shohei Ohtani confirmed that he will not pitch in the 2026 World Baseball Classic and will only be used as a hitter. Ohtani returned to the mound for the Dodgers in 2025 after missing all of 2024 as ...

Now with the Winter Olympics done, will Japan's top star Shohei Ohtani compete in the upcoming World Baseball Classic?

Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are joined by Yuri Karasawa to preview all the international teams for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.