“Everyone wanted to see it,” Mike Trout said of his ninth-inning at-bat against Angels teammate Shohei Ohtani with the game on the line.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Shohei Ohtani whiffs Mike Trout as Japan defeats Team USA to win World Baseball Classic title
Shohei Ohtani fanned Mike Trout for the final out of Japan’s 3-2 triumph over the United States in the 2023 WBC final.
Rob Manfred says MLB will announce ‘clarifications’ to new pitch clock rules
The modifications to MLB’s new rules were discussed Monday with the rules committee.
Shohei Ohtani sets up dream Japan-USA matchup in 2023 World Baseball Classic finale
After helping Japan reach the World Baseball Classic final, Shohei Ohtani will play on the grandest stage of his professional career on Tuesday night.
Team USA defeats Cuba to reach championship game of World Baseball Classic
The U.S. will face the winner of Monday night’s Japan-Mexico game in the World Baseball Classic championship game at Miami’s loanDepot Park on Tuesday.
Trea Turner’s dramatic WBC grand slam causes Team USA to ‘black out’ and ‘lose their minds’
USA advances to WBC semifinals on Trea Turner’s dramatic grand slam vs. Venezuela in the eighth inning. USA plays Cuba on Sunday.
‘It was sick’: Team USA in awe watching WBC coach Ken Griffey Jr’s home run
One of the greatest players in MLB history put on show for Team USA’s players ahead of the WBC showdown vs. Venezuela.
‘Good to be back’: Ken Griffey Jr., having time of his life serving as Team USA’s hitting coach in WBC
Ken Griffey Jr., 53, made an indelible impact on the baseball world as a player, and now he’s hoping to leave his legacy as a coach with Team USA.
USA crushes Canada, now back in full control of fate to advance in World Baseball Classic
Team USA obliterated Canada on Monday night, and now only need only a victory over Colombia to advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.
Joey Meneses slugs two homers, becomes overnight cult hero in Mexico in win over Team USA in WBC
Joey Meneses, a 30-year-old minor-league journeyman, led Mexico to an 11-5 rout over Team USA with two home runs in the WBC.