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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.

By Tyler Kepner

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.

By Richard Goldstein

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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.

By Benjamin Hoffman

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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.

By James Wagner