World Baseball Classic

Fox networks to televise World Baseball Classic in US

October 21, 2022 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox and its related networks will televise next year’s World Baseball Classic, obtaining U.S. English- and Spanish-language rights to the tournament.

Mark DeRosa named US manager for World Baseball Classic

August 19, 2022 GMT

CARY, N.C. (AP) — Former major leaguer Mark DeRosa has been named Team USA manager for the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

USA Baseball, based in Cary, North Carolina, announced the appointment Friday.

Manfred says MLB not able to allow Cuban defectors at WBC

July 19, 2022 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball says it is unable to let former and current major leaguers who defected from Cuba play for their nation in the World Baseball Classic.

The Association of Cuban Professional Baseball Players was formed with the goal of gaining entry to the WBC, which will be played next March 8-21.

Trout placed on injured list; will captain Team USA in WBC

By JOE REEDYJuly 19, 2022 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Trout will not play in the All-Star Game, but the Los Angeles Angels slugger is hoping to be healthy enough not only for the second half of the season but also next year's World Baseball Classic.

Miami to host next year’s World Baseball Classic final

July 7, 2022 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Miami Marlins will host the semifinals and final of next year's World Baseball Classic, which will be played for the first time since 2017.

The tournament will start March 8 and end March 21 at loanDepot park, Major League Baseball and the players' association said Thursday.

Cuban officials blast plan for baseball pros to play Classic

April 12, 2022 GMT

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban state sports officials on Tuesday denounced a plan by baseball players who left the island to play in the Major Leagues to field their own team in the next World Baseball Classic.

Sugano fails to sign with major league team by deadline

January 7, 2021 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Japanese star pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano failed to agree to a contract with a major league team by Thursday's 5 p...

Puerto Rico in scarce supply of hair dye amid baseball fever

By DANICA COTOMarch 22, 2017 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Pharmacies and beauty stores across Puerto Rico are running out of hair dye with even a top economist joining men going blond in support of the island's baseball players who bleached their hair ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

Shoulder problems cost O’s Tillman his spot

Herald StaffMarch 16, 2017 GMT

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Chris Tillman won’t start a fourth consecutive season opener because of a sore right shoulder. Tillman will get a cortisone injection in hopes of returning sooner rather than later.

Israel soars at World Baseball Classic, and a nation shrugs

By ARON HELLERMarch 12, 2017 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is the big surprise of the World Baseball Classic, upsetting three teams, generating buzz and offering a mascot like no other — "The Mensch on the Bench...

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Red Sox notebook: Xander Bogaerts arrives early to prepare for World Baseball Classic

Jason MastrodonatoFebruary 16, 2017 GMT

FORT MYERS — At 24, Xander Bogaerts is already starting to feel old.

“I don’t know why,” he said yesterday morning, his first of the year at JetBlue Park. “Maybe because I’ve been playing baseball in the big leagues for a little bit now.

Red Sox notebook: Xander Bogaerts arrives early to prepare for World Baseball Classic

Jason MastrodonatoFebruary 16, 2017 GMT

FORT MYERS — At 24, Xander Bogaerts is already starting to feel old.

“I don’t know why,” he said yesterday morning, his first of the year at JetBlue Park. “Maybe because I’ve been playing baseball in the big leagues for a little bit now.

Red Sox notebook: Xander Bogaerts arrives early to prepare for World Baseball Classic

Jason MastrodonatoFebruary 16, 2017 GMT

FORT MYERS — At 24, Xander Bogaerts is already starting to feel old.

“I don’t know why,” he said yesterday morning, his first of the year at JetBlue Park. “Maybe because I’ve been playing baseball in the big leagues for a little bit now.

Reds’ Votto decides to play for Canada in WBC

By GARY SCHATZMarch 4, 2013 GMT

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Reds first baseman Joey Votto will go ahead and play for Canada in the World Baseball Classic, pleased with the way his knee has handled the first two weeks of spring training.