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Follow live: U.S. can advance to WBC QFs with win vs. Colombia

March 15, 2023 - 8:43pm
Team USA can avoid relying on tie-break scenarios with a win on Wednesday.

Freeman (hammy) expects to be fine for opener

March 15, 2023 - 6:22pm
Dodgers star Freddie Freeman said Wednesday that he doesn't expect to miss Opening Day with a hamstring injury that kept him out of Team Canada's final game of the WBC.

RHP Keller named Pirates' Opening Day starter

March 15, 2023 - 4:27pm
Pirates right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller will start on Opening Day against the Reds, manager Derek Shelton said.

Steinbrenner consults Judge on Yankees' issues

March 15, 2023 - 11:33am
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner values his relationship with Aaron Judge and asks the new captain about various team-related issues. Recently, he picked Judge's brain about Anthony Volpe, the dynamic prospect who is competing to be the team's shortstop.

Cuba on 'new page' after win to reach WBC semis

March 15, 2023 - 10:23am
With a 4-3 win over Australia, Cuba is going to the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the first time since 2006.

Yanks to try IKF in CF; Volpe in 'mix' for SS job

March 15, 2023 - 9:53am
The Yankees plan to try Isiah Kiner-Falefa in center field during upcoming spring training games, opening the door further for top prospect Anthony Volpe to make the team as the Opening Day shortstop.

Freeman exits WBC game with tight hamstring

March 15, 2023 - 6:12am
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman suffered a minor hamstring injury Tuesday while playing for Canada in the World Baseball Classic.

Rafael Devers is Boston's $313 million man -- can he also be the Red Sox's clubhouse leader?

March 15, 2023 - 5:00am
Boston fans are angry. The team isn't expected to win. In a contentious time to play at Fenway Park, Devers will be asked to set a new tone.

'October in March': How Team USA is handling the playoff-level pressure of the WBC

March 15, 2023 - 5:00am
For some U.S. players, the World Baseball Classic might be their best chance to deliver with a championship on the line. Here's how they are embracing the moment.

RSN operator for 40+ teams files for bankruptcy

March 14, 2023 - 7:48pm
Diamond Sports Group, the Sinclair subsidiary that controls the RSNs for more than 40 teams across MLB, the NHL and the NBA, has filed for bankruptcy.

Cespedes (personal reasons) leaves Cuban team

March 14, 2023 - 7:24pm
Yoenis Céspedes has left the Cuban team at the World Baseball Classic for unspecified personal reasons. The Cuban Baseball Federation said he might rejoin the team if Cuba reaches the semifinals in Miami.

Braves option RHP Ian Anderson to Triple-A

March 14, 2023 - 5:28pm
The Atlanta Braves have optioned Ian Anderson to their Triple-A affiliate, the latest setback for a right-hander whose promising start included pitching five hitless innings in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series.

Rodriguez done for WBC due to Tigers mandate

March 14, 2023 - 4:22pm
Venezuela pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will not be available for any of the next two rounds of the World Baseball Classic as part of a pre-tournament agreement with his major league team, the Detroit Tigers.

Mets' Quintana gets good news, still out until July

March 14, 2023 - 2:35pm
Mets GM Billy Eppler told reporters a scan on Jose Quintana revealed a lesion on the impacted rib. The lefty went to New York to visit an orthopedic tumor specialist for a biopsy and additional scans that revealed the lesion was benign.

A Czech electrician struck out Shohei Ohtani -- and then Ohtani asked for his jersey

March 14, 2023 - 1:11pm
Ondrej Satoria, who works as an electrician in his day job, struck out Shohei Ohtani on three pitches Saturday. Ohtani showed him some love Tuesday.

Tiebreakers and scenarios: How USA, Dominican Republic and others advance

March 14, 2023 - 10:10am
What needs to happen for the teams battling in the WBC to make it out of pool play? We break it down.

Nats' deal with C Ruiz could be worth up to $76M

March 14, 2023 - 10:02am
The Nationals signed catcher Keibert Ruiz to an eight-year, $50 million contract that could reach $76 million if the team picks up options that turn the deal into a 10-year pact.

Fantasy baseball: How concerned about these big name injuries should we be?

March 14, 2023 - 9:09am
As we get closer to the start of the 2023 season, what players are already dealing with injuries that we should be concerned about? Stephania Bell takes a closer look.

Fantasy baseball: 20 sleepers to target in 2023

March 14, 2023 - 9:08am
Which players are Tristan H. Cockcroft higher on than most? Here's a list of 20 names to keep in mind when drafting your 2023 rosters.

Why this World Baseball Classic is historic -- and complicated -- for Cuba

March 14, 2023 - 5:12am
Cuban pros are allowed to play for their home country for the first time this year. Here's why only a few chose to be on the roster.

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