Japan suffers shocking collapse to Venezuela in World Baseball Classic
Shohei Ohtani popped out to end the game for Japan. Venezuela advanced to the World Baseball Classic Semifinals.
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Baseball-Venezuela stun Japan to reach WBC semi-finals, Italy eliminate Puerto Rico
March 14 : Venezuela stunned Japan 8-5 to eliminate the defending champions from the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals on Saturday, while Italy also advanced to the last four by beating Puerto Rico 8-6.
Venezuela rallies to stun Japan, advances to WBC semifinals - ESPN
MIAMI — Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Maikel Garcia sparked the comeback with a two-run shot, and Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals.
2026 World Baseball Classic MVP Odds: Judge, Ohtani Top Board
Shohei Ohtani captured the MVP in the 2023 World Baseball Classic after leading Japan to its third WBC title in the most spectacular fashion.
2025 MLB All-Stars on USA, Japan and Other 2026 World Baseball Classic Teams
Stars, stars everywhere.
Who has won the MLB MVP Award? All-time winners list - ESPN
There are two MVPs in Major League Baseball each year — one in the American League and one in the National League. Since 1931, the Baseball Writers' Association of America has voted for the MVPs at the end of the regular season and before the start of the postseason.
Who has won MLB Rookie of the Year? All-time winners list - ESPN
In 1947 and 1948, the Rookie of the Year was given to Major League Baseball's top rookie-eligible player. Since 1949, the award has been presented to a player in the American League and National League. The Baseball Writers' Association of America votes on the award at the end of each season and before the start of the postseason.
Source: Braves exercise $18M option on Chris Sale for 2026 - ESPN
The Atlanta Braves have exercised their club option on left-hander Chris Sale, who will make $18 million in 2026, a source confirmed to ESPN.