Latest Updates Around The World
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Clay Holmes plans to make one more start in Mets camp before taking on his next spring challenge: the World Baseball Classic. The right-hander first talked about participating in the tournament last year after Andy Pettitte, Team USA’s pitching coach, contacted him. “He said he wanted me to be a part of […]
PHOENIX –– A devious smile crept onto Shohei Ohtani’s face when he was presented with the hypothetical question. By all accounts, the two-time Dodgers star will not be pitching in next month’s World Baseball Classic with Team Japan. Even after his first fully healthy offseason since undergoing Tommy John surgery for the second time in […]
Twins right-hander Joe Ryan has been dealt a back injury that could jeopardize his participation in this year’s World Baseball Classic. The 29-year-old Ryan was ruled out of his scheduled start of spring training on Saturday due to lower back tightness and was scheduled to undergo an MRI examination to learn more about his condition. […]
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner wanted to make it back with Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. He also made a compelling case after equaling the tournament record and leading his country with five home runs in the 2023 edition as well. But when Team USA announced its roster ahead of this year’s tournament in […]
The World baseball classic is right around the corner, and the White Sox will have players representing countries from all over the world. Five current South Siders and an old friend will suit up for their teams in a few weeks, ready to make some noise. Sam Antonacci and Kyle Teel pack their bags for […]
Javier Baez seemingly smoked his way out of the World Baseball Classic. Baez, who was believed likely to play for Puerto Rico this year, was ineligible due to his previous marijuana use. Athletic reported this on Thursday. The three-time All-Star tested positive for the drug during the 2023 WBC, which meant he was banned from […]
New Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz has officially committed to play in the World Baseball Classic for Team Puerto Rico next month. That’s assuming the country won’t make good on its threat to pull out of the tournament after a wave of player withdrawals over insurance issues. Edwin Díaz speaks during his introduction as a new […]
Miguel Rojas announced last week that he would not be able to participate in the World Baseball Classic due to problems obtaining insurance on his MLB contract. And during the Dodgers’ annual Fanfest event on Saturday, the Venezuelan infielder didn’t hide his frustration with the situation. “Absolutely disappointed,” said Rojas, who has never played in […]
Concerns about insurance for baseball players could potentially lead to a country pulling out of the World Baseball Classic. On Saturday, Team Puerto Rico officials said they might withdraw the team from the tournament after learning eight of their 10 players would not be covered. according to The Athletic. “That option is on the table,” […]
