Houston Astros star Jose Altuve was apparently injured after a terrifying HBP while playing for Venezuela against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The World Baseball Classic has been embraced as a thrilling tournament by fans all over the world. Unfortunately, it has also come under criticism because of injuries to star players with
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If you’re a baseball fan and you haven’t been paying attention to the World Baseball Classic, you’ve been missing out! Lucky for you, there’s one last chance to be patriotic and join in on the fun as the United States takes on Japan tonight in the WBC Final. This is one of the best possible
Japan won their semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic against Mexico in electric fashion, and the radio call matched the moment. Japan vs. Mexico lived up to the billing. Randy Arozarena challenged Japan prior to the game, but was met with nothing but respect by Shohei Ohtani, Masataka Yoshida, Lars Nootbaar and the entire team.
Shohei Ohtani (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) WGC-Dell Match Play power rankings based on odds by Iain MacMillan The World Baseball Classic offers clues into Shohei Ohtani’s upcoming free agency and just how important winning is to the two-way superstar. Winning has always been important to Shohei Ohtani, and it’s expected to play a big role
Trea Turner hitting a grand slam in the WBC showed why this is far from ‘meaningless baseball’ but his comments after the fact laughed at the thought. On Saturday night, Trea Turner became an American sports hero. With Team USA trailing Venezuela 7-5 in the eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal, the new
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch at the WBC and now it sounds like the worst-case scenario on his injury status is coming true. The World Baseball Classic has been a fun showcase for baseball players from around the world, but it comes with some inherent risk. Every player who takes
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports Let’s take a look at some of the latest MLB news and notes coming out of spring training and the World Baseball Classic, including Aaron Judge’s motivation with the New York Yankees and a Boston Red Sox prospect setting a lofty
A Team USA fan shouted for a Schwarbomb before Kyle Schwarber blasted a home run against Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic. There are few things greater in sports than correctly calling what’s about to happen on the field of play. Who doesn’t love nudging their buddy and saying the batter is about to
Tyler O’Neill of Team Canada. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) Some of the latest MLB news and notes, including World Baseball Classic fallout involving the St. Louis Cardinals and the Dominican Republic, as well as a big step back for the top Detroit Tigers prospect. Let’s start with the World Baseball Classic and a pair
Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman sat out of Team Canada’s final WBC game against Mexico. Just how serious is the first baseman’s injury? The World Baseball Classic is heading into the quarterfinals, with Pools C and D determining their winners and runner-ups. The tournament is taking place in the midst of spring training, with
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz couldn’t put any weight on his leg after celebrating Puerto Rico’s win in the World Baseball Classic. The fear of any MLB team is their star player suffering an injury during the World Baseball Classic, which just so happens to take place weeks before Opening Day. Unfortunately for the
The Chicago Cubs are utilizing the World Baseball Classic to get the best out of some of their young prospects. As the Chicago Cubs continue their rebuild and retool their roster, the future is dependent on the development of some of their young prospects. On top of MiLB, the World Baseball Classic has now become another
Freddie Freeman plays for Team Canada at the World Baseball Classic for his mom, and there’s no better reason than that. Freddie Freeman provided an explanation of his Canadian roots for Canadian World Baseball Classic fans, and it should resonate throughout the MLB landscape as well. Freeman’s mother passed away from melanoma when he was only
Mark DeRosa doesn’t have much managing experience, and Miles Mikolas caught him in a bad moment during the World Baseball Classic. Miles Mikolas is one of the best pitchers Team USA has to offer at this point in tournament, as plenty of aces turned down the opportunity to throw in the World Baseball Classic. To
Ronald Acuña made an incredibly difficult catch look routine on Sunday at the World Baseball Classic in Venezuela’s win over Puerto Rico. The Atlanta Braves star plays corner outfield for his MLB team these days due to a lesser risk of injury, while Michael Harris II patrols center. That’s the right decision for the team
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 10: Javier Báez speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park on March 10, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) What does success look like for the Seattle Storm in the 2023 WNBA season? by Lukas Petridis Javy Baez
Team USA entered the 2023 World Baseball Classic with high hopes to defend its title but could be eliminated in pool play. In one of the biggest upsets in World Baseball Classic history, Team Mexico upset Team USA in a lopsided 11-5 victory on Sunday night. It marked USA’s first loss of the competition, but
Team USA and Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber will be wearing some epic cleats for the team’s World Baseball Classic Game vs. Great Britain. The last time the World Baseball Classic took place was in 2017, which is when Team USA won its first title. Six years later, the tournament makes its return, officially beginning
A pitcher for the Czech Republic, who works as an electrician when not playing baseball, struck out Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic. The World Baseball Classic is currently underway with 20 teams participating to win the coveted tournament championship. There are four pools of five teams each participating in the round-robin. The two
(Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images) NFL rumors: Vikings preparing to cut another fan-favorite by Alicia de Artola The stars on the Japanese National Team in the World Baseball Classic could have Boston Red Sox fans dreaming. The World Baseball Classic has only been underway for a few days and we have already been reminded how
Japan has debuted a pepper grinder celebration, which took the World Baseball Classic by storm. How did it come about? Thanks Lars Nootbaar. Shohei Ohtani was the first to make said celebration go viral in Japan. During the country’s World Baseball Classic tune-up, Ohtani hit a three-run homer from one knee — doing his best
Ronald Acuña Jr. made the right call by putting the Atlanta Braves ahead of Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. While Ronald Acuña Jr. is not going to suit up for his native Venezuela in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, this is actually great news for the Atlanta Braves. Though he may have wanted to
Los Angeles Angels pitcher and slugger Shohei Ohtani announced his intention to play for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. Shohei Ohtani had yet another incredible season with the Los Angeles Angels. Even though the team finished below .500 and 13 games out of a postseason spot, Ohtani shined both in the batter’s box
There is an update Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout’s status was for Team USA and the World Baseball Classic. Los Angele Angels star Mike Trout was scheduled to start for the American League team at the 2022 MLB All-Star Game, but he is sitting out due to injury. Even though he is not playiing