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South Korea joins Japan in WBC quarterfinals, advances with 7-2 win over Australia March 09, 2026 - 9:21 AM

South Korea advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, moving past the first round for the first time since 2009 by beating Australia 7-2 on Monday night at the Tokyo Dome behind four RBIs from Bo Gyeong Moon, who leads the tournament with 11.
Scores and schedule for Sunday, March 8, 2026 March 08, 2026 - 9:42 PM

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Japan rallies late to beat Australia 4-3, clinches first place in group at World Baseball Classic March 08, 2026 - 9:12 PM

Defending champion Japan became the first nation to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic, then rallied on Masataka Yoshida's two-run homer in the seventh inning to beat Australia 4-3 on Sunday night in Tokyo and assure first place in its first-round group.
Reds select All-Star lefty Andrew Abbott as their opening day starter against the Red Sox March 08, 2026 - 4:06 PM

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds will start left-hander Andrew Abbott on the mound for their season opener at home against the Boston Red Sox on March 26.
Tarik Skubal rethinks World Baseball Classic plan after an emotional US start March 08, 2026 - 3:22 PM

HOUSTON (AP) — Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start.
Braves lefty Joey Wentz leaves spring game after awkward step covering first base March 08, 2026 - 3:01 PM

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz left Sunday’s outing against the Tampa Bay Rays with a right leg injury from an awkward step while covering first base.
Rangers claim OF Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals and place Jordan Montgomery on 60-day IL March 08, 2026 - 1:13 PM

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and placed left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list to make room for the 32-year-old Cuban on the roster.
RHP Zack Littell agrees to 1-year contract with the Washington Nationals, AP source says March 08, 2026 - 12:58 PM

Zack Littell has a new home after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Even Japanese Emperor Naruhito and the royal family are Ohtani fans, make appearance at Tokyo Dome March 08, 2026 - 8:32 AM

TOKYO (AP) — Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Princess Aiko arrived at the Tokyo Dome for Japan’s critical game Sunday against Australia at the World Baseball Classic.
Schwarber homers and Henderson gets 4 hits to lead United States over Britain 9-1 at WBC March 07, 2026 - 2:47 PM

Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson had four hits and two RBIs as the United States rolled to a 9-1 victory over Britain on Saturday night at the World Baseball Classic.
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