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Mets owner Steve Cohen went to Japan to meet with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Read full article: Mets owner Steve Cohen went to Japan to meet with pitcher Yoshinobu YamamotoNew York Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns went to Japan before the winter meetings to speak with free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and his family.
Agent: Cuban baseball player who defected after World Baseball Classic signs contract
Read full article: Agent: Cuban baseball player who defected after World Baseball Classic signs contractAccording to reports, the Cuban baseball player who defected shortly after the World Baseball Classic in March, has signed a contract with Leona Sports.
World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risks
Read full article: World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risksThis year’s World Baseball Classic left lasting memories, 47 games over two weeks that restored Japan’s supremacy and reinforced Shohei Ohtani’s unmatched ability while expanding the sport’s global footprint.
WBC returns in March 2026, retaining spring training slot
Read full article: WBC returns in March 2026, retaining spring training slotThe World Baseball Classic will return for its sixth edition in March 2026, with organizers concluding spring training remains a better time than after the World Series or in the middle of the major league season.
Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
Read full article: Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC finalShohei Ohtani sparked a ninth-inning rally with a leadoff double, and Munetaka Murakami hit a walk-off, two-run double to lift Japan over Mexico 6-5 and into the World Baseball Classic final.
US routs Cuba 14-2 to reach World Baseball Classic final
Read full article: US routs Cuba 14-2 to reach World Baseball Classic finalTrea Turner homered twice to give him a tournament-leading four, and the defending champion United States romped over Cuba 14-2 to reach its second straight World Baseball Classic final.
Altuve may be out 'a while' due to hand injury, Baker says
Read full article: Altuve may be out 'a while' due to hand injury, Baker saysHouston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve seems headed for a lengthy stint on the injured list after being hit on the hand with a pitch while playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.
Cuban team ready to take field in Miami for World Baseball Classic despite political controversy
Read full article: Cuban team ready to take field in Miami for World Baseball Classic despite political controversyMembers of the Cuban baseball team arrived in South Florida overnight ahead of the next round of the World Baseball Classic.
Urías leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semis
Read full article: Urías leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semisLuis Urías hit the go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning that fueled Mexico’s 5-4 comeback victory over Puerto Rico to advance to its first-ever World Baseball Classic semifinals.
Political whispers hard to ignore as Cuban team arrives in Miami for World Baseball Classic
Read full article: Political whispers hard to ignore as Cuban team arrives in Miami for World Baseball ClassicMembers of the Cuban baseball team arrived in South Florida overnight ahead of the next round of the World Baseball Classic.
Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals
Read full article: Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinalsShohei Ohtani pitched shutout ball into the fifth inning and sparked a four-run third with a bunt single, leading Japan over Italy 9-3 and into its fifth straight World Baseball Classic semifinal.
Cuba beats Australia, reaches 1st WBC semifinal since 2006
Read full article: Cuba beats Australia, reaches 1st WBC semifinal since 2006Cuba advanced to the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the first time since 2006 with a 4-3 win over Australia as Alfredo Despaigne hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly and Yoelkis Guibert followed with a two-run single in three-run fifth inning.
Competition or exhibition? WBC's pitching rules loom large
Read full article: Competition or exhibition? WBC's pitching rules loom largeMark DeRosa said last week that one of his most important jobs as United States manager during the World Baseball Classic is making sure his players understand the tournament is a competition, not an exhibition.
Puerto Rico pitchers perfect in 8-inning WBC win vs Israel
Read full article: Puerto Rico pitchers perfect in 8-inning WBC win vs IsraelJosé De León and three relievers combined on a perfect pitching performance as Puerto Rico routed Israel 10-0 in a World Baseball Classic matchup called after eight innings because of the tournament’s 10-run mercy rule.
South Korea sets record with 22-2 rout of China at WBC
Read full article: South Korea sets record with 22-2 rout of China at WBCKunwoo Park and Ha-Seong Kim hit grand slams in consecutive innings, and South Korea set a World Baseball Classic scoring record with a 22-2 rout over China in a game between already eliminated teams.
Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic
Read full article: Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World ClassicShohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer that landed just below his image on a video advertising board, sending Japan to a 7-1 victory over Australia in the World Baseball Classic.
Ohtani leads Japan over South Korea 13-4 at World Classic
Read full article: Ohtani leads Japan over South Korea 13-4 at World ClassicShohei Ohtani doubled and singled for his second straight two-hit game, and Japan overcame a three-run deficit to beat South Korea 13-4 for its second straight win at the World Baseball Classic.
Cuba picks 5 MLB affiliated players for World Classic
Read full article: Cuba picks 5 MLB affiliated players for World ClassicCubans signed with Major League Baseball organizations and other foreign clubs will for the first time join domestic stars on the national team that will play in the World Baseball Classic.
World Baseball Classic returning in 2023 and loanDepot park will see plenty of action
Read full article: World Baseball Classic returning in 2023 and loanDepot park will see plenty of actionThe World Baseball Classic will return in 2023 and on Thursday the dates, venues and pools for the tournament were revealed.