MIAMI—That matchup between Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic may not happen. Japan rallied in the ninth inning to beat Mexico and advance to Tuesday night’s championship game against the United States, but Shota Imanaga will start on the mound for the Samurai Warriors. If Trout is to bat against his…

I grew up a latchkey kid in the ’80s, which means I first learned to cook using convenient mixes made by Knorr, Rice-a-Roni, and Hamburger Helper. While this intro to cooking didn’t teach me any real meal-making skills (that would come later with a subscription to Bon Appétit), it did instill in me an appreciation…

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout won’t play in the All-Star Game on Tuesday because of back spasms, and his spot on the roster will be filled by Seattle Mariners’ first baseman Ty France. Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins will replace Trout as the starter in center field. Trout, the three-time American League Most…

Summer vacations are synonymous with fresh fish. My father set out in the wee hours of the morning to catch Wisconsin lake perch and walleye for a family meal. Occasionally, the plan worked. Nowadays, when traveling, I order local fish at restaurants or seek out fish markets to cook someone else’s daily catch. Then I…