19/05/2026 2 Minute Read

World Baseball Classic alum Adam Macko becomes first Slovak-born player in Major League Baseball

The 25-year-old left-hander was born in Bratislava, Slovakia, moved to Canada at 12 and represented Canada at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He is also eligible to play for both Slovakia and Czechia.

15/05/2026 1 Minute Read

Tokyo 2020 Olympic baseball gold medallist Hayato Sakamoto hits 300th home run

The 38-year-old Tokyo Yomiuri Giants legend was Japan's starting shortstop at the Olympics and at the WBSC Premier12 2019. He reached the 2,000-hit mark in 2020. He became the 48th player to reach the 300 home run club and now has Wladimir Balentien and Nobuhiro Matsuda (301) in his sights.

06/05/2026 1 Minute Read

Kazuma Okamoto is not just another MLB Rookie

Although international media didn't report any hype about Okamoto's signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. the former Yomiuri Giants slugger and 2023 World Baseball Classic winner has hit an impressive 10 home runs in his first 35 MLB games.

29/04/2026 2 Minute Read

Australian international star Travis Bazzana makes MLB debut

The 2024 No. 1 draft pick played at second and batted seventh for the Cleveland Guardians against the Tampa Bay Rays, who intentionally walked him. Bazzana represented Australia at the WBSC U-18 and U-23 Baseball World Cups, the WBSC Premier12, and the World Baseball Classic.

22/04/2026 1 Minute Read

Dutch International Star Kenley Jansen third on MLB all-time saves list

The 38-year-old veteran surpassed Hall of Famer Lee Smith (478) on April 14 and added to more saves on April 15 and 18 to reach 481. He represented the Kingdom of the Netherlands in three World Baseball Classics. As a catcher in 2009, as a pitcher in 2017 and 2026.

20/04/2026 2 Minute Read

Hirokazu Ibata steps down as Japan Baseball National Team manager

The former NPB star second baseman coached under Atsunori Inaba at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, won a U-15 Baseball World Cup, but couldn't repeat as WBSC Premier12 and World Baseball Classic champion. "We did not live up to everyone's expectations, but the players fought their hardest against strong opponents. It is my responsibility."

08/04/2026 2 Minute Read

Aussie international star Curtis Mead enjoys MLB career game

The 25-year-old slugger went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs for the Washington Nationals on April 7. In 2023, Mead became the 38th Australian to play in the Big Leagues and is the only one on current rosters.

27/03/2026 2 Minute Read

MLB Opening Day rosters showcase global reach with 247 international players from 16 countries

internationally born players account for 26.1% of all players across Opening Day rosters or lists. Among the 780 players on active 26-Man Opening Day rosters, 145 (18.6%) appeared in at least one game during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

25/03/2026 2 Minute Read

World Baseball Classic champions Venezuela take trophy across the country

The trophy also visited the headquarters of the Venezuelan Olympic Committee in Caracas, where it was showcased alongside the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup 2025 trophy, highlighting Venezuela’s unique achievement as reigning world champions in both men’s baseball and men’s softball.

24/03/2026 2 Minute Read

2019–2023: Remembering the Era of Samurai Japan

From November 2019 to March 2023, Japan’s senior team put together one of the most impressive streaks in the modern era of baseball, capturing every major title at this level: the Premier12, the Olympic Gold Medal, and the World Baseball Classic.