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How the Czech Republic Qualified for the World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is a battle of the game’s biggest stars. A scrappy Czech Republic team, full of guys with regular jobs, just might win your heart.

By David Waldstein and Nina Riggio

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Michael Conforto Rebuilds Career With San Francisco Giants

San Francisco failed to sign Aaron Judge and backed away from Carlos Correa, but Michael Conforto and other additions hope to make the team better.

By James Wagner

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Greg Maddux Helps His Brother at Texas Rangers Spring Training

Mike and Greg Maddux are keeping things light — very light — while rebuilding the Texas Rangers pitching staff through fundamentals and fielding drills.

By Scott Miller

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Pitch Clock Has MLB’s Pitching Coaches Working Overtime

Fans are eager to start the pitch-clock era, but baseball’s pitching coaches are hard at work trying to adjust to one of the biggest changes in M.L.B. history.

By Adam Elder