MLB In Brief: Isiah Kiner-Falefa The Catcher? | Shohei Ohtani, A "God" In Japan

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Isiah Kiner-Falefa the receiver in his spare time?

He wants to make the Yankees lineup at all costs.

Josh Donaldson confident for 2023

He is working hard to be able to assert himself within the Yankees this season.

Josh Donaldson explains why he believes he’ll be much better offensively this season, and gives his thoughts on whether he’ll have a short leash and how he’ll handle fan reaction if he starts slow https://t.co/HO7G9AIswc #Yankees

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— Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) March 22, 2023

Shohei Ohtani’s name resounds loudly in Japan

And even a Japanese basketball player realizes this.

The cap he wore yesterday will also go to Cooperstown.

The Hall of Fame says the cap Shohei Ohtani wore last night is among the World Baseball Classic artifacts headed to Cooperstown.

(Among others: Trea Turner’s batting glove and spikes.)

—Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) March 22, 2023

A touching word from Mike Trout

He calls it “an honor” to have been captain of the American team.

It’s hard to sum up into words what these last couple of weeks have meant to me. I had the time of my life representing that USA on my chest! The energy was electric and made the WBC a moment I’ll always cherish. So thank you all so much. It was an honor to be your captain. 🫡🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/V5TOEaKpu7

—Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) March 22, 2023

Will Brandon Nimmo play in the opener?

Everything suggests yes, for now.

Sean Doolittle continues his training

He doesn’t want to take anything for granted at the Nationals.

The latest with Sean Doolittle, who will head north with the Nationals, spend about a week in DC, then return to Florida to continue rehabbing: https://t.co/n0xxfV2FuC

— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) March 22, 2023

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