Trea Turner’s grand slam gave the U.S. a come-from-behind win over Venezuela, setting up what should be a tense game against Cuba in Miami.
Category: Baseball
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United States Blasts Its Way Into W.B.C. Semifinals
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Cuba Will Play World Baseball Classic Game in Miami
The New York Times – Sports:Protests are likely, but some cheers are also expected as the team plays a World Baseball Classic semifinal game in the city with the highest Cuban population in the U.S.
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Chicago’s New Manager Has a Clear Message: Details Matter
The New York Times – Sports:The star-laden White Sox underperformed last year. Pedro Grifol plans to wake up the A.L. Central’s “sleeping horse.”
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Edwin Diaz Injured Celebrating Puerto Rico’s WBC Win
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports:“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 New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports:He and his brothers, Felipe and Matty, were the only three brothers in major league history to play together in a single game.