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.
Category: Baseball
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World Baseball Classic: United States Loses to Mexico in Upset
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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.
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What We’ve Learned (So Far) at the World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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.
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Israel Prepares for World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:Israel’s World Baseball Classic roster is stacked with American major leaguers connecting with their Jewish heritage. In a tough group, they are still underdogs.
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Mike Trout Recruited MLB Stars for World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:When Mike Trout agreed to play in the World Baseball Classic, other stars flocked to join the United States squad. “I want in.”
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Jean Faut, Star Pitcher in Women’s Baseball League, Dies at 98
The New York Times – Sports:She threw two perfect games — something no major league pitcher has done — in the league that inspired the film “A League of Their Own.”
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Ty France of Mariners Is Happy to Go His Own Way
The New York Times – Sports:Ty France is part of the young core that ended the Seattle Mariners’ 20-season playoff drought. He did it with a contact-heavy approach that Tony Gwynn taught him.
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Cuba Allows Some Major Leaguers on World Baseball Classic Team
The New York Times – Sports:For the first time, Cuba will allow some M.L.B. players to represent the team internationally. But many of the country’s biggest stars were left out, or declined their invitations.
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Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:It has been six years since baseball’s superstars faced off in the sport’s version of a World Cup. The U.S., Japan, the Dominican Republic and others are top contenders.
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Adley Rutschman Steps Up as Leader for Baltimore Orioles
The New York Times – Sports:Adley Rutschman led the Orioles to a winning record last year, and he may already be the American League’s best catcher. But he and his team are just getting started.
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Adley Rutschman Steps Up as Leader for Baltimore Orioles
The New York Times – Sports:Adley Rutschman led the Orioles to a winning record last year, and he may already be the American League’s best catcher. But he and his team are just getting started.