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.
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.