Venezuela defeats Japan 8-5, knocks out defending WBC champion: Live updates and reaction

Wilyer Abreu's no-doubt three-run home run in the sixth proved the difference as Venezuela upset Shohei Ohtani and Japan ...
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Japan's Manager Reportedly Quits After World Baseball Classic

Hirokazu Ibata said he'll step down as Japan's manager after the defending champions lost to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.

MLB star Ronald Acuña Jr. trolls Japan after historic WBC upset

The 2026 World Baseball Classic has seen favorites Japan eliminated and MLB star Ronald Acuña Jr. had a lot to say after ...

Japan vs. Venezuela Live Updates: WBC Quarterfinals Starting Lineups

The Shohei Ohtani-led Japan squad attempts to punch their ticket to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates WBC win over Japan with ‘we ate sushi’ taunt

Venezuela’s Ronald Acuña Jr. taunted Japan after an 8-5 win in Saturday’s quarterfinal matchup at the World Baseball Classic.

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata says he’s stepping down after elimination in WBC

National team baseball manager Hirokazu Ibata has said he will step down following Japan’s loss to Venezuela 8-5 in the ...

How can Samurai Japan and others improve their standing ahead of the next WBC?

The final date has yet to be decided, but the next tournament could be in 2030, meaning many of these teams will look remarkably different.
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Japanese brands seize opportunity for reach through WBC

Logos spanning the outfield wall at loanDepot park offered a clear reminder of the sponsorship spend that followed Japan on ...

Japan makes big change immediately after shocking WBC loss

Team Japan was widely considered among the favorites to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic after defeating Team USA for the tournament championship in 2023. Armed with the reigning National League ...