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The Padres have named Edinson Volquez their Opening Day starter against the New York Mets on Monday, April 1.  Volquez is a prime candidate for the Opening Day start after helping the Dominican Republic to the World Baseball Classic championship. Volquez will be making his third career Opening Day start and it will be his second career start for the ... Read More »

It appears that Albert Pujols will not be representing the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.  Even though the final rosters are not due until Feb. 20.  Pujols was not listed on the Dominican Republic provisional roster, even though there are five roster spots available. Multiple sources have told MLB.com that Pujols will not participate.  The biggest reason may ... Read More »