MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 17, 2026, 3:30 AM ET
International Baseball Fallout
Manager Hirokazu Ibata announced his resignation espn.com immediately following the Japanese national team's elimination from the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals after an 8-5 defeat by Venezuela in Miami, concluding a disappointing tournament run for the defending champions.