SAN FRANCISCO — Japan will be champion no longer of the World Baseball Classic after losing to Puerto Rico in a 3-1 upset. Playing at AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants and site of both semifinal games and the championship game on Tuesday night, Puerto Rico not only sent Team USA packing, but also defeated the two-time WBC ... Read More »
After losing to Mexico on Friday night, matters were not looking good for Team USA in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Mexico, whose only victory came against this United States squad, ended up being the last-place team in Pool D. Team USA defeated an Italy squad on Saturday that looked to be more concerned with playing everyone on their roster ... Read More »
On Friday morning, San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy addressed closer Sergio Romo’s 26-pitch outing for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic and the effects it may have on his arm, according to Henry Shulman of the San Francisco Chronicle. In the Thursday night game against Italy, Romo came in with a 5-4 lead in the ninth inning but had ... Read More »
The 2013 World Baseball Classic got underway this weekend with Pools A and B starting off the action in the First Round. By the end of the weekend, each pool will have completed three of the six games of the round robin format. Pools C and D won’t begin play until Thursday, March 7. While teams in these pools have ... Read More »
In the 2013 World Baseball Classic, the Los Angeles Angels organization will send three players to the third installment of this international tournament. The players in this event will represent three different countries. Erick Aybar Country: Dominican Republic Birthplace: Bani, Peravia, Dominican Republic Position: Shortstop Age: 29 WBC appearance: First 2012 MLB regular season statistics: 141 games, 67 runs, 8 ... Read More »
In the 2013 World Baseball Classic, the Seattle Mariners organization will send six players to the third installment of this international tournament. The players in this event will represent five different countries. Alex Liddi Country: Italy Birthplace: Sanremo, Italy Position: Third baseman Age: 24 WBC appearance: Second 2009 WBC statistics: 8 at-bats, 1 run, 3 hits, 0 home runs, 2 ... Read More »
In the 2013 World Baseball Classic, the San Diego Padres organization will send six players to the third installment of this international tournament. The players in this event will represent six different countries. Corey Adamson Country: Australia Birthplace: Bullsbrook, Western Australia, Australia Position: Outfielder Age: 21WBC appearance: First 2012 minor league season statistics: 96 games, 33 runs, 2 home runs, ... Read More »
In the 2013 World Baseball Classic, the Los Angeles Dodgers organization will send nine players to the third installment of this international tournament. The players in this event will represent six different countries. Ronald Belisario Country: Venezuela Birthplace: Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela Position: Relief pitcher Age: 30 WBC appearance: First 2012 MLB regular season statistics: 68 games, 8-1 record, 1 save, ... Read More »
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