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The Angels should be embarrassed after Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani’s epic showdown in the WBC final

The Angels' failures with two generational players were on display for all the world to see.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ohtani Made Trout Do Something Hardly Any MLB Pitcher Has

His game-ending strikeout was more impressive than was immediately evident.

Sports Illustrated

Pedro Martinez showered Shohei Ohtani with so much praise in a classy moment

This was just such a touching moment between Pedro Martinez and Shohei Ohtani

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Cubs will open ‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV+

The White Sox will have three games on the streaming service through late June.

Chicago Sun-Times

SI:AM | It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than Ohtani vs. Trout

That lived up to the hype.

Sports Illustrated

Apple TV+ announces 2nd season of 'Friday Night Baseball'

Apple TV+ will begin its second season of “Friday Night Baseball” on April 7

The Independent UK

Mike Trout’s ‘He won Round 1’ quote about Shohei Ohtani had MLB fans pondering free agency

The next WBC isn't until 2026. What does Trout know?

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Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic came of age

The two-way superstar’s once-in-a-century skillset led Japan to a World Baseball Classic title while helping vault the tournament to newfound levels of popularity

The Guardian - US

2-way plan hatched years ago takes Kuriyama, Ohtani to new heights

MIAMI -- Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher against China, Japan's first opponent in this year's World Baseball Classic. He was also the designated hitter, batting third in the lineup, during the game at Tokyo Dome on March 9.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Shohei Ohtani really deserves a billion dollar contract after his unreal World Baseball Classic

Seriously. He deserves it after what we've seen in the WBC.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The World Asked Shohei Ohtani For the Fairy-Tale Ending. He Delivered.

“Superman.” “A unicorn.” There were many ways to describe Ohtani’s performance in the WBC final, but we will leave it to Mike Trout: “He’s the best.”

Sports Illustrated

Japan beat USA in thrilling World Baseball Classic final as Shohei Ohtani continues ascendancy to mega stardom

Japan were named the world champions of baseball after edging the USA in an enthralling World Baseball Classic in Miami.

Evening Standard

Japan triumphs over USA in World Baseball Classic

MIAMI: Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout in a showdown between two of the game’s best players to seal Japan’s 3-2 victory over the United States in a riveting World Baseball Classic (WBC) final on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

So Much for America’s Pastime. The Heart of Baseball Is in Japan Now.

A full-strength roster, rabid support from fans, and players who were willing to push their bodies to the limit combined for a deserving WBC champion.

Sports Illustrated

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Miami Herald

Japan shuts down Team USA bats to claim third World Baseball Classic championship

MIAMI — Team USA manager Mark DeRosa felt confident in his team’s lineup no matter who would throw for Japan on Tuesday night.

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Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout for the most storybook ending to the World Baseball Classic

WHAT AN ENDING!

Miami Herald

Greg Cote: World Baseball Classic teases Miami’s potential to support game. Now Marlins must step up.

MIAMI — The World Baseball Classic hosted by Miami has seen a packed stadium rocking with excitement this month, before and including the United States facing Japan in the championship game Tuesday night.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Should MLB turn off the pitch clock in the postseason? Thrilling WBC games suggest time limits aren’t needed.

CHICAGO — Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Steve Trachsel chimed in Monday night on Twitter after watching Japan’s epic comeback win over Mexico in a World Baseball Classic semifinal.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper ‘doing great’, could be back before the end of May, Phillies believe

CLEARWATER, Fla. — For most of the offseason, the Phillies have acted as if their 2023 lineup will need to be judged in two distinct halves, the first of which will not have a two-time MVP hitting in the middle of it.

Sports Illustrated

Rob Manfred Hints at Looming Pitch Timer Adjustments

MLB’s commissioner said while the timer’s basic structure will remain in place, some “common sense” issues will be addressed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Trey Mancini carrying lessons from last year into spring-training adjustments

The Cubs signed Mancini after his World Series run with the Astros in 2022.

Chicago Sun-Times

No closer, no problem? White Sox forge ahead without Liam Hendriks

White Sox say they “have the guys to collectively weather the storm.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Michael Chavis and Willson Contreras both struck out on the weirdest clock violations after foul balls

Old habits are tough to break.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ohtani shines in sparkplug role in thriller

Going into the World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani was the biggest star on the Japanese team, if not the entire tournament. On Monday night, the two-way Los Angeles Angels superstar was content to play a vital supporting role.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Struggling Murakami finally gets big hit

Struggling Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami smashed a two-run sayonara double to complete a 6-5 comeback against Mexico in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic in Miami on Monday.

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