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Yamamoto to Lead Samurai Japan in World Baseball Classic

2/28/2026

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Samurai Japan ace, will start the World Baseball Classic on March 6 against Taiwan.
Yamamoto helped Japan win gold in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the team supports Yamamoto's workload.
Tournament rules cap pitchers at 65 pitches in the group stages.
Yamamoto aims to perform at his best while balancing Dodgers and Team Japan commitments.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Samurai Japan ace, will start the World Baseball Classic on March 6 against Taiwan.
Yamamoto helped Japan win gold in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the team supports Yamamoto's workload.
Tournament rules cap pitchers at 65 pitches in the group stages.
Yamamoto aims to perform at his best while balancing Dodgers and Team Japan commitments.