Shohei Ohtani’s 2023 WBC MVP Line Sets Stage for Japan Opener

6 months ago

Shohei Ohtani’s 2023 WBC MVP Line Sets Stage for Japan Opener

Ohtani enters Japan’s World Baseball Classic opener with a 2023 benchmark few can match: MVP honors, a .435 average, .606 OBP, 8 RBIs and a 1.345 OPS. Underdog MLB flagged the line as a reminder of his two-way impact. Japan opens the tournament Friday against Chinese Taipei, with eyes on another deep run.

By Nischay Rathore

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Juan Soto Calls Dominican Homecoming ‘Top Two’ Career Moment

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Juan Soto Calls Dominican Homecoming ‘Top Two’ Career Moment

Soto called his Dominican Republic return “one of the top moments of my career, definitely top two.” He said playing in front of “our incredible fanbase,” his family, and “especially my grandfather, who hadn’t seen me play live in a long time,” filled him with “immense pride and joy.” Soto added, “God willing, we’re going to finish our goal.”

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Santiago Espinal Eyes Dodgers Opening Day Spot With Versatility Push

With Yevon out to start the season, Espinal said Roberts told him he’ll be “in the mix” at second—then added, “be ready for anything… third, short, second.” He’s doing early work “every position,” including first and outfield. Espinal said the Dodgers value versatility, called the clubhouse “hungry,” and said chasing an Opening Day roster spot “will be amazing."

By Nischay Rathore

Nasim Nunez Says He Nearly Quit Switch-Hitting Before ‘Breakthrough’

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Nasim Nunez Says He Nearly Quit Switch-Hitting Before ‘Breakthrough’

Nunez said last year he almost stopped hitting left-handed because it was “killing me,” but not quitting became his “breakthrough moment.” Overloaded by advice, he “lost my mind to gain a better perspective,” then flipped it: “I’m a right-handed hitter… why don’t I just teach myself how to hit left-handed.” His tip to kids: do what’s natural, “master it."

By Tanish Chachra

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Clay Holmes Backs Yankees Teammate Aaron Judge as Team USA Captain

Star pitcher Holmes said Judge was the natural choice to captain Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. Holmes, who was Judge’s teammate at the New York Yankees, praised his presence in the clubhouse. “He’s just a leader. It comes natural for him,” Holmes said, noting Judge’s ability to command respect and bring players together.

By Abhay Aggarwal

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Aaron Judge ‘Loves’ Hitting at Daikin Park, Embraces Team USA Moment

Judge said he “loves” hitting at Daikin Park ahead of Team USA’s WBC games. “Had some tough memories here, had some good memories. Now, getting a chance to wear the red, white, and blue, we're going to have some great memories,” he said, praising the venue and saying he expects the crowd to help fuel big moments and team unity.

By Abhay Aggarwal

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