{"id":36595,"date":"2026-03-17T00:45:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ohtani.iroirojapon.com\/?p=36595"},"modified":"2026-03-17T02:50:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:50:33","slug":"seiya-suzuki-hurt-wbc-thriller-march-madness-is-here-bulls-tank-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohtani.iroirojapon.com\/?p=36595","title":{"rendered":"Seiya Suzuki Hurt?! WBC Thriller, March Madness Is here &#038; Bulls tank talk"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"Seiya Suzuki Hurt?! 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The Cubs outfielder was injured on a head\u2011first slide while attempting to steal second for Team Japan, and the concern level is rising.<br \/>\nPlus, the NCAA Tournament bracket is officially out and March Madness tips off this week. We\u2019re launching the inaugural 312 Busted Bracket Challenge, so make sure you sign in and lock your picks on the 312 Sports App.<br \/>\nThe Chicago Bulls face a massive matchup tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies \u2014 and yes\u2026 we\u2019re rooting for them to do the right thing and LOSE. 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