in MLB
Shohei Ohtani announced on social media Monday night he plans to play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic.
Ohtani led Japan to the 2023 title, striking out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out and earning tournament MVP honors.
He’s coming off a huge year—winning his fourth American League MVP and helping the Dodgers claim a second straight World Series.
Ohtani made a dominant return to pitching after Tommy John surgery, including one postseason game with 10 strikeouts and three home runs.
The WBC begins March 5, but Ohtani hasn’t said yet if he’ll pitch for Japan.
in NHL
the St. Louis Blues travel to Newark, N.J. to take on the New Jersey Devils, puck drops at 6pm.
This game is the final stop of the Blues’ current five-game road trip.
The Blues enter the game with a 7-10-6 record on the season.
They are looking to bounce back from a 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers on Monday and finish the road trip on a winning note.