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  • Ex-Yankee David Robertson hopes Olympic chance is path back to MLB
    • Ex-Yankee David Robertson hopes Olympic chance is path back to MLB
    Because he pitched for the championship Team USA in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, David Robertson held a relationship with USA Baseball....2021
  • • Sources: Cancellation of WBC in 2021 imminent
    The cancellation of the World Baseball Classic in 2021 is imminent, sources tell ESPN's Enrique Rojas....2020
  • • Report: 2021 World Baseball Classic expected to be canceled
    2020
  • • 2021 World Baseball Classic Reportedly Canceled
    The fifth World Baseball Classic, which had been set to take place in March 2021, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will not be played, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports. There’s no official word on the tournament’s cancellation or when it will next take place, although Hector Gomez of Z101 Deportes…...2020
  • • Report: World Baseball Classic won't be played in 2021
    The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the sports world to a halt, even wiping out March Madness. Now, with the health crisis still ongoing, baseball will lose one of its greatest traditions next year....2020
  • • 2021 World Baseball Classic canceled; event may not return until 2023, report says
    The COVID-19 pandemic is already forcing MLB to cancel 2021 events...2020
  • • Quick Hits: Cora, Mize, Minors, Cubs, Nats
    Former Red Sox skipper Alex Cora is suspended for all of the 2020 season as a result of the role he played as the Astros’ bench coach in their 2017 sign-stealing scandal, but it may not be long before he’s in a prominent position again. If the World Baseball Classic takes place in 2021, Cora…...2020
  • • Projecting Team USA's roster for 2021 World Baseball Classic, including Mike Trout and Cody Bellinger
    Here's what Team USA's roster could look like in next year's World Baseball Classic...2020
  • • Imagining a Team USA baseball dream team
    Marcus Stroman is recruiting a star-studded United States group for the 2021 World Baseball Classic, so we picked a roster using a few rules of our own -- and this squad is stacked....2020
  • • Marcus Stroman pitching 'Dream Team' for 2021 World Baseball Classic; Yelich, Arenado, more in for USA
    Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger are among those who want in...2020

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World Baseball Classic injury and suspension

  • • Quick Hits: Cora, Mize, Minors, Cubs, Nats
    Former Red Sox skipper Alex Cora is suspended for all of the 2020 season as a result of the role he played as the Astros’ bench coach in their 2017 sign-stealing scandal, but it may not be long before he’s in a prominent position again. If the World Baseball Classic takes place in 2021, Cora…...2020
  • • Blue Jays OF diagnosed with concussion following freak accident
    Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Dalton Pompey has a long history with concussions, and he must be in disbelief over the way he suffered his latest. On Thursday, Pompey was a late scratch from Toronto’s lineup for their spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies after he bumped his head on some bats that were on top of his locker. He was later diagnosed with a concussion and has been place...2019
  • • Shohei Ohtani’s ankle said to be healing quickly
    The Los Angeles Angels are getting some positive injury news on the Shohei Ohtani front.Nikkan Sports reported on Wednesday that Ohtani practiced for the first time in four days and did some hitting off a machine, running, and played catch. The bigger news is that Ohtani was quoted as saying he was told his ankle is healing quickly.Ohtani underwent ankle surgery in October to treat an injury he su...2017
  • • Avila expects Miggy's new routine to pay off
    The recovery of former stars Ivan Rodriguez and Vladimir Guerrero from back injuries are what the Tigers are hoping for from Miguel Cabrera, whose back issues stemming from the World Baseball Classic hampered him throughout the worst offensive season of his 15-year Major League career....2017
  • • Overshadowed by Aaron Judge, Yankees infielders Didi Gregorius and Starlin Castro are tearing up the AL
    As of Friday, the New York Yankees’ regular shortstop leads the major leagues with a 17-game hitting streak. The Yankees’ second baseman ranks second in the American League with 85 hits.But the Yankees’ rookie right fielder is hitting monumental and historical home runs. He’s causing baseball analysts’ heads to spin. While fanatics pick up their dropped jaws, the rest of the Yankee lineup–namely i...2017
  • • Unexpected bats carrying the New York Mets
    The New York Mets are without some of their best hitters and yet somehow have won eight of their last 11 games, led by a suddenly high powered offense. They’ve done it with Lucas Duda, Yoenis Cespedes and Travis d’Arnaud on the shelf and with Asdrubal Cabrera playing only part time, and missing three straight games due to a thumb injury. In their absence, some unsung heroes have emerged. First amo...2017
  • • New York Yankees: The return of Didi Gregorius can only help the team
    The New York Yankees are off to a tremendous start in 2017, with a record of 15-8 leading them to a tie with the Baltimore Orioles for first place in the American League East.  While this degree of success was unexpected, a fact that makes their hot start all the more surprising is that they did a lot of the winning without two of their better hitters.  Gary Sanchez is still weeks away from a retu...2017
  • • Yankees expect Didi Gregorius back ‘sometime in the next series’
    A right shoulder injury landed New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius on the disabled list. At the time, he was said to be out the entire month of April.That timeline has held fairly true. According to Eric Boland of Newsday Sports, Gregorius will play Wednesday night in a rehab game and will join the Yankees “sometime in the next series,” which will be played against the Baltimore Orioles. Man...2017
  • • Adrian Beltre reportedly suffers setback with calf injury
    The Texas Rangers will have to wait a little while longer for four-time All-Star third baseman Adrian Beltre to make his season debut.TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports on Tuesday that Beltre suffered a setback with his calf injury and that the Rangers are awaiting the results of an MRI. The 38-year-old Beltre, who hit .300/.358/.521 with 32 home runs and 104 RBIs last season, strained the calf back i...2017
  • • Japanese baseball sensation Shohei Otani to miss six weeks following thigh injury
    Otani missed the World Baseball Classic with a different injury...2017

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World Baseball Classic trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Yoelkis Cespedes, half-brother of Yoenis, to be declared free agent
    Outfield prospect Yoelkis Cespedes, the younger half-brother of Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes, will be declared a free agent by Major League Baseball on March 18, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports (via Twitter). The 22-year-old left Cuba last June and is planning showcases for MLB clubs in Arizona and in Florida later this month. Yoelkis has previously played in the Cuban National Series and for Tea...2020
  • • Nolan Arenado more likely to be traded than Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor
    The trade talks surrounding Nolan Arenado are heating up, and suddenly it looks like the Colorado Rockies are leaning toward trading their star third baseman. The Rockies were believed to be merely answering calls from teams inquiring about Arenado earlier in the offseason, but they are now engaged in discussions. According to Jon Paul Morosi of MLB.com, Arenado is more likely to be traded this wi...2020
  • • Mesa brothers to leave Cuba to pursue MLB contracts
    Outfield prospects Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. have left Cuba with the intent to pursue contracts with Major League clubs, reports Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com (Twitter link). The elder Mesa brother is 21 years of age, while the younger is still just 16. Victor Victor seemingly confirmed as much this morning by tweeting a picture in which he is wearing a Team USA jacket  alongside his young...2018
  • • Cardinals place Rowan Wick on waivers
    The Cardinals have designated righty Rowan Wick for assignment, the team announced and Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch first reported (via Twitter). His 40-man spot will go to righty Bud Norris, whose previously reported signing is now official.Wick has yet to pitch at the game’s highest level. The converted catcher/outfielder was added to the 40-man in advance of the Rule 5 draft in ...2018
  • • Brewers' gutsy moves ignite Hot Stove at last
    On Thursday, the Milwaukee Brewers awarded Lorenzo Cain with the richest free-agent contract signed by any player this offseason and traded for Christian Yelich, who is less than one year removed from his star turn as Team USA's No. 3 hitter at the World Baseball Classic. Thanks to an unlikely ignitor, the Hot Stove is smoldering at last....2018
  • • Report: Brewers, Ernesto Frieri agree to minor league deal
    The Brewers have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with veteran righty Ernesto Frieri, reports MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand (on Twitter). The former Angels closer will be invited to Major League Spring Training and vie for a spot in the bullpen.Frieri, 32, did not pitch in the Majors or minors in 2016, but he used the 2017 World Baseball Classic as an audition to return to pro ball in North Am...2018
  • • NL West notes: Yoshihisa Hirano excited for MLB debut; Padres coveted Bryan Mitchell
    New Diamondbacks reliever Yoshihisa Hirano, who has spent his entire pro career to date with the Orix Buffaloes in Nippon Professional Baseball, addressed the Japanese media following his completion of the contract and spoke about his jump from NPB to MLB (English link via the Kyodo News). Hirano said that the comfort he found using a major league ball (rather than the slightly different NPB ball)...2017
  • • The Orioles need to unwind past deals if they are going to rebuild
    There is only one question to ask when discussing the Baltimore Orioles in 2017: what the hell happened here?Just a few months ago, the O’s looked as if their breakout of 2016 had just been the start of something much bigger. Armed with one of the game’s most potent lineups, built around a premiere star in Manny Machado, the defending American League home run champ in Mark Trumbo and a hero of the...2017
  • • Eric Gagne signs with Long Island Ducks
    Eric Gagne has gone from the major leagues to the independent leagues.The former Cy Young Award winner has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League, the team announced Friday.In a statement on the signing, the team acknowledged that Gagne will be using his time to try and catch the attention of MLB teams.“Eric is similar to so many former Major League players that utili...2017
  • • Report: Eric Gagne, Dodgers talking minor league contract
    Fresh off pitching for Canada in the World Baseball Classic, 41-year-old former Cy Young winner Eric Gagne is once again looking to take his talents to the States.It now looks like the Dodgers are showing interest in signing Gagne to a minor league contract. This really shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. Gagne performed much better than expected during the World Baseball Classic and has dis...2017

World Baseball Classic stats and results

  • • Quick Hits: Cora, Mize, Minors, Cubs, Nats
    Former Red Sox skipper Alex Cora is suspended for all of the 2020 season as a result of the role he played as the Astros’ bench coach in their 2017 sign-stealing scandal, but it may not be long before he’s in a prominent position again. If the World Baseball Classic takes place in 2021, Cora…...2020
  • • The 10 most memorable moments of the MLB season
    Over the course of the six-month Major League Baseball regular season, some 4,860 games are played. As a result, there is no shortage of memorable moments produced along the way. It is a testament to the power of a moment if it can still stand tall against all comers by the end of the season. Such is the depth of these type of events that even the 600th home run of Albert Pujols, a walk-off Nolan ...2017
  • • Adrian Beltre reportedly suffers setback with calf injury
    The Texas Rangers will have to wait a little while longer for four-time All-Star third baseman Adrian Beltre to make his season debut.TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports on Tuesday that Beltre suffered a setback with his calf injury and that the Rangers are awaiting the results of an MRI. The 38-year-old Beltre, who hit .300/.358/.521 with 32 home runs and 104 RBIs last season, strained the calf back i...2017
  • • Archer: USA win 'fantastic,' shows deep talent
    Chris Archer couldn't stay awake until the end of Team USA's 8-0 win over Puerto Rico to win the World Baseball Classic, but the right-hander was happy about the result on Thursday morning....2017
  • • World Baseball Classic: Previous champs, results, medal count, MVPs, All-WBC teams
    Let's take a quick walking tour of World Baseball Classic history...2017
  • • Crawford scores game-winner, making up for mistake
    Brandon Crawford had a bit of atoning to do as he sprinted home with the game-winning run in Team USA's 2-1 win against Japan in the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Tuesday night....2017
  • • World Baseball Classic scores, results, highlights: Puerto Rico tops Netherlands to reach championship game
    Puerto Rico is returning to the World Baseball Classic championship game...2017
  • • 2017 World Baseball Classic: Dominican Republic vs. USA score, results, highlights, live blog
    Keep it here for running updates on Saturday's big US-Dominican Republic game in the World Baseball Classic...2017
  • • World Baseball Classic scores, results: Dominican Republic stays alive as Venezuela moves to brink of elimination
    The defending WBC champs picked up a crucial win Thursday night...2017
  • • 2017 World Baseball Classic: USA vs. Puerto Rico score, results, highlights, live blog
    The winner of Friday night's game between USA and Puerto Rico will be in prime position to advance to the semi-finals...2017

World Baseball Classic parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Mets' Tim Tebow will play for Philippines in World Baseball Classic
    Mets minor-league outfielder Tim Tebow will be aiming to play in the World Baseball Classic in 2021 — but not for the United States. It was announced Wednesday that Tebow will play for Team Philippines in WBC qualifiers ahead of the 2021 tournament. How is Tebow eligible to represent the Philippines? He was born there since his parents were working in the country as missionaries. Before the Philip...2020
  • • Report: Astros interested in Eduardo Perez for managerial vacancy
    The Astros are interested in former big leaguer Eduardo Perez as they seek a new manager to replace the recently fired A.J. Hinch, reports Andy Martino of SNY.tv (Twitter link). Perez, 50, should be plenty familiar with the organization after serving as former manager Bo Porter’s bench coach during the 2013 season. He was lined up to serve as Houston’s first base coach in 2014 but ultimately opted...2020
  • • Carlos Beltran's family dressed up as Carlos Beltran for Halloween
    There wasn’t just one Carlos Beltran walking around on Halloween. No, there was a whole family of them — him, his wife, two daughters and son. During his 20-year career, the outfielder suited up for seven MLB teams. And each member of his family represented a different club. Beltran himself donned a Puerto Rico uniform from the World Baseball Classic. “Today we wear our favorite person in the worl...2018
  • • Adam Jones' WBC catch, one year later
    The home run robbery by Team USA's Adam Jones against the Dominican Republic's Manny Machado in the 2017 World Baseball Classic was a great moment in U.S. patriotism. A year later, here's the story of Jones' instant Classic catch, as told by those who lived it....2018
  • • The 10 most memorable moments of the MLB season
    2017
  • • Miguel Cabrera says he would be killed if he returned to Venezuela
    Venezuela is currently embroiled in a complex economic, political and humanitarian crisis, with violence surging and hunger everywhere. It’s a messy situation with no end in sight.Major League Baseball players across the league have been vocal about Venezuela’s problems, widely opposing president Nicolas Maduro and attempting to raise awareness of the chaos back home however they can, from intervi...2017
  • • Patience is approach for Lindor, Correa
    They were born near each other, made their debuts within a week of each other, finished 1-2 in the 2015 Rookie of the Year race, play the same position, took the field next to each other for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic and had this fun little moment on the basepaths Wednesday....2017
  • • Manfred, Clark see 'amazing' Classic only gaining momentum
    The top executives of Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association conducted a joint news conference at Dodger Stadium an hour before the United States took on Puerto Rico in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday, and they were asked for their opinions on this year's installment of the tournament....2017
  • • Ian Kinsler clarifies comments on Latinos' style at WBC
    Ian Kinsler didn’t exactly mean what he said about Latino baseball players.The United States second baseman sought to clarify the controversial comments he made to The New York Times prior to Wednesday’s USA vs. Puerto Rico 2017 World Baseball Classic final about the differences between how Latin American and mainland U.S.-born players play the sport. Following USA’s 8-0 win in the final, Kinsler ...2017
  • • Ranking the five best moments of the 2017 World Baseball Classic
    From Adam Jones' catch to Jose Bautista's throw. Here are the best moments of the 2017 WBC...2017

Top World Baseball Classic news

  • • After big 1st, PR holds on to advance in WBC '17
    Puerto Rico punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic semifinals in Los Angeles with a 6-5 win over the United States on Friday at Petco Park, remaining unbeaten in this year's tournament....2017
  • • Sticks & Jones! USA flies over DR
    The United States is headed to the World Baseball Classic semifinals. Giancarlo Stanton belted a go-ahead homer and Adam Jones made a catch for the ages, propelling the U.S. to its second semifinals appearance with a 6-3 win over the Dominican Republic on Saturday night in San Diego....2017
  • • MLB.TV is set and ready for Classic season
    MLB.TV is back and it's better than ever. Watch live out-of-market games -- including almost 300 Spring Training games & the World Baseball Classic without blackouts in the U.S. -- on more than 400 devices....2017
  • • Molina spurs PR past DR to remain unbeaten
    For the first time since 2009, the Dominican Republic suffered a loss in the World Baseball Classic. In a rematch of the last Classic's title game, Puerto Rico defeated the reigning champions, 3-1, on Tuesday night in the Pool F opener at Petco Park. Puerto Rico was led by a stellar performance by its bullpen and a strong showing from veteran catcher Yadier Molina....2017
  • • Nearly unhittable Stroman has final touch
    Marcus Stroman dazzled for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic championship game Wednesday night, stifling a Puerto Rican lineup that had slugged its way through the tournament with a plus-37 run differential and a perfect 7-0 record....2017
  • • Puerto Rico wins behind Lindor's 2 HRs
    Puerto Rico remained red-hot at the 2017 World Baseball Classic and beat Mexico, 9-4, behind a pair of home runs from Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor and a homer from Cubs infielder Javier Baez in a wild game Saturday night....2017
  • • Judge helps on both ends as Yanks top O's
    In his final game before leaving Orioles camp to join the Netherlands for the World Baseball Classic, Jonathan Schoop hit in a long third-inning home run as the O's fell to the Yankees, 4-1, on Monday afternoon....2017
  • • Judge helps on both ends as Yanks top O's
    In his final game before leaving Orioles camp to join the Netherlands for the World Baseball Classic, Jonathan Schoop hit in a long third-inning home run as the O's fell to the Yankees, 4-1, on Monday afternoon....2017
  • • Excited Leyland named USA skipper for Classic
    Jim Leyland, named Friday as Team USA's manager for the 2017 World Baseball Classic, chuckled over the phone. "I already told Miggy I'm going to walk him," Leyland said. "I've been kidding with him. In that situation, I'm putting up four fingers."...2016
  • • Excited Leyland named USA skipper for Classic
    Jim Leyland, named Friday as Team USA's manager for the 2017 World Baseball Classic, chuckled over the phone. "I already told Miggy I'm going to walk him," Leyland said. "I've been kidding with him. In that situation, I'm putting up four fingers."...2016
  • • Real deal: Israel already 2-0 in Classic debut
    The 2017 World Baseball Classic already has one of its biggest surprises in Israel, which beat Chinese Taipei, 15-7, on Tuesday at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, in the second game of the tournament. With its second win in as many days, Israel is in prime position to advance to the next round....2017
  • • Real deal: Israel already 2-0 in Classic debut
    The 2017 World Baseball Classic already has one of its biggest surprises in Israel, which beat Chinese Taipei, 15-7, on Tuesday at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, in the second game of the tournament. With its second win in as many days, Israel is in prime position to advance to the next round....2017
  • • Israel remains unbeaten with win over Cuba
    Israel's remarkable run in the World Baseball Classic has now carried into the second round. After three straight wins to top Pool A in Seoul, the darlings of the tournament opened Pool E at Tokyo Dome Sunday with a 4-1 win over Cuba....2017
  • • Israel runs the table to win Pool A
    Israel came into the 2017 World Baseball Classic an underdog, but after sweeping through the first round, the team looks like anything but. The Israelis beat the Netherlands, 4-2, at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Thursday to win Pool A with a 3-0 record....2017

World Baseball Classic fantasy rankings and news

  • • Why Yasmany Tomas Could Be MLB's Next Cuban Phenom
    2014
  • • Who Is Cuban Free Agent Yasmany Tomas and Is He Worth Big-Money Risk?
    2014

World Baseball Classic schedule, game

  • • Stroman recruits USA 'Dream Team' for '21 WBC
    Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman sparked a conversation online about Team USA in the 2021 World Baseball Classic, calling out prominent American baseball star on Twitter in hopes of creating a WBC "Dream Team."...2020
  • • Blue Jays OF diagnosed with concussion following freak accident
    2019
  • • The Orioles need to unwind past deals if they are going to rebuild
    2017
  • • Overshadowed by Aaron Judge, Yankees infielders Didi Gregorius and Starlin Castro are tearing up the AL
    2017
  • • Unexpected bats carrying the New York Mets
    2017
  • • New York Yankees: The return of Didi Gregorius can only help the team
    2017
  • • Elbow Tear of Mets’ Seth Lugo Will Cost Him at Least Two Weeks
    Lugo pitched 15 innings in the World Baseball Classic and then reported tightness in his throwing elbow after his one spring training start....2017
  • • Classic stars back to spring action on MLB.TV
    With several MLB stars from the World Baseball Classic returning to their clubs to resume Spring Training, intriguing matchups abound in Friday's Cactus and Grapefruit League action....2017
  • • Lucroy returns prepared, full of patriotism after WBC '17
    The next World Baseball Classic is due in 2021. Jonathan Lucroy said getting guys to play for Team USA should not be a problem. "If any player turns it down, they should look in the mirror and check themselves," Lucroy said. "I get the starting pitchers because of the timetable. There is no excuse for anybody else. Everyone else should want to go. It's an experience like no other. You put USA acro...2017
  • • Inciarte back in action with Braves after Classic
    With Ender Inciarte back from a World Baseball Classic experience that he hopes will help him avoid the first-half struggles he experienced last year, the Braves have a chance to spend Spring Training's final week getting a feel for their projected normal lineup....2017

World Baseball Classic rumors, scandals

  • • Quick Hits: Cora, Mize, Minors, Cubs, Nats
    2020
  • • Adam Jones, Giancarlo Stanton create indelible memories at World Baseball Classic
    SAN DIEGO – If there was no such thing as Team USA lore in the World Baseball Classic before, there is now. Or at least, there should be.Center fielder Adam Jones’ catch Saturday was the stuff of legend, the kind of play that, had it happened in the World Series, would be celebrated for generations. Giancarlo Stanton’s home run, while not as shocking, was also memorable - your typical, Stanton-esq...2017
  • • Viva Colombia, for nearly shocking the World
    Colombia doesn't have a regular who will be on a Major League roster on Opening Day, yet in the country's World Baseball Classic debut, it was in position to beat the seemingly unstoppable Dominican Republic....2017
  • • Molina criticizes WBC security after incident in the stands
    GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- St. Louis Cardinals star Yadier Molina has criticized Major League Baseball and the local authorities for a lack of security around the families of Puerto Rico's players at the World Baseball Classic over the weekend. A fight broke out in the stands Saturday night before the ninth inning of the game between Puerto Rico and Mexico at the Charros de Jalisco stadium. Players fr...2017
  • • Injury forces Japan's Ohtani out of World Baseball Classic
    After much speculation over a right ankle injury that has been bothering him since October, Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani will not compete in next month's World Baseball Classic, according to MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi....2017
  • • David Ortiz Confirms Retirement, Comments on Dominican Republic Legacy
    2017
  • • Kelvin Herrera's Dominican Republic Home Robbed: Latest Details and Reaction
    2016
  • • Dominican Dandies Dominate Multicultural Hall of Fame Celebration
    2015
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Midseason Awards, 2nd-Half Storylines Spectacular
    2015
  • • Why Yasmany Tomas Could Be MLB's Next Cuban Phenom
    2014

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