TOKYO (AP) — This is the Shohei Ohtani effect. Ohtani put on a giant show in batting practice hours before he hit a grand slam in the second inning — in the first he doubled on the first pitch of the game but didn’t score — as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 in Pool C at the World Baseball Classic.

Japan will look to record its third championship in as many WBCs in 2026.

The Sporting News provides you with broadcast information for Team USA's clash with Brazil in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Bad Bunny and Timothée Chalamet were spotted in Tokyo enjoying the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with the former playing a show there tomorrow.

Get to know Yuichi Matsumoto, the manager of Team Brazil.

Welcome to Pinstripe Alley’s coverage of the 2026 World Baseball Classic! We previewed Pool A, Pool B, Pool C, and Pool D in the linked articles. Since the first several days of

Australia defeated the Czech Republic 5-1 on Friday behind a three-run homer from Chicago White Sox infielder Curtis Mead to remain unbeaten in Pool C in the World Baseball Classic. Australia is lining up among the favorites from Tokyo to reach the quarterfinals along with home team Japan.