The star-laden White Sox underperformed last year. Pedro Grifol plans to wake up the A.L. Central’s “sleeping horse.”
Category: Baseball
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Edwin Diaz Injured Celebrating Puerto Rico’s WBC Win
Edwin Díaz had just closed out Puerto Rico’s win over the Dominican Republic when he collapsed to the ground with what appeared to be a serious right knee injury.
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Miguel Cabrera’s Farewell Tour Starts with Venezuela at WBC
Miguel Cabrera’s fifth and final World Baseball Classic is being played ahead of his 21st and final major league season. He and Venezuela remain undefeated so far.
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Tim Anderson Thrives for United States at World Baseball Classic
Tim Anderson did a little bit of everything in helping his team crush Canada at the World Baseball Classic. All in a day’s work for a certified baseball dude.
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Puerto Rico Combines for First Perfect Game in W.B.C. History
Four pitchers threw eight perfect innings against Israel before the game was ended, 10-0, by way of the tournament’s mercy rule.
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Joe Pepitone, Rambunctious Star When the Yankees Faded, Dies at 82
He had All-Star years, won three Gold Gloves, hit with power and was a fan favorite, but as the team’s fortunes dimmed, his renegade lifestyle had its costs.
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Trevor Bauer Agrees to Deal with Japan’s Yokohama BayStars
Bauer, a star pitcher who was released by the Dodgers following the end of his domestic violence suspension, agreed to a one-year deal with the Yokohama BayStars.
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World Baseball Classic a Party in Miami for Latin American Teams and Fans
“This is our World Cup,” a fan said as the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and Venezuela squared off at the World Baseball Classic.
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World Baseball Classic: United States Loses to Mexico in Upset
The World Baseball Classic’s compact schedule, and narrow margin for error, has a stacked group of U.S. batters sorely missing the star pitchers who stayed home.
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Jesus Alou, Youngest in Trio of Baseball-Playing Brothers, Dies at 80
He and his brothers, Felipe and Matty, were the only three brothers in major league history to play together in a single game.
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What We’ve Learned (So Far) at the World Baseball Classic
Shohei Ohtani and Japan are a juggernaut, the Netherlands look tough, time zones can be confusing and an unfamiliar streaming service appears to be working out.
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World Baseball Classic: Nelson Cruz Is Dominican Republic’s General Manager
Serving as general manager in addition to his hitting duties, Nelson Cruz assembled one of the best baseball lineups in recent memory for the World Baseball Classic.