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Protesters rally outside Cuba-USA WBC semifinal
Dozens of protesters gathered outside Team Cuba and Team USA's World Baseball Classic semifinal, which marked the first time Cuba's national baseball team visited Miami in more than 60 years.
Mets' Stewart hits for cycle; Nimmo eyes opener
Mets outfielder DJ Stewart hit for the cycle on Sunday, while Brandon Nimmo expressed relief that his injury wasn't more serious.
P Sasaki, 21, will start for Japan in WBC semifinal
Roki Sasaki, potentially the best pitcher not in the major leagues, will take the ball for Japan in its World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup vs. Mexico from LoanDepot Park Monday, Japanese manager Hideki Kuriyama announced after a workout Sunday.
Altuve sidelined indefinitely with thumb fracture
Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve suffered a fractured right thumb that will require surgery. There is no timetable for his return.
Reports: Profar, Rockies agree to 1-year deal
The Rockies have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran utility man Jurickson Profar, according to multiple reports.
Nootbaar pepper-grinder nixed at Japan tourney
When a high school player in Japan twisted his two fists together -- imitating Lars Nootbaar's pepper-grinder celebration, the umpire told him to stop.
Turner's slam propels Team USA into WBC semis
Trea Turner's eighth-inning grand slam lifted Team USA past Venezuela 9-7 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game on Saturday night.
Venezuela's Altuve exits after fastball hits hand
Team USA righty Daniel Bard's 96 mph fastball hit Jose Altuve in the bottom of the fifth inning, leading the Team Venezuela star to immediately exit the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.
MLBPA head reserves judgement on rule changes
Union head Tony Clark said Major League Baseball's rules changes would have gone more smoothly during spring training if player thoughts had been incorporated and that the new rules could play out differently once the regular season starts.
Martinez, not assured start for U.S., leaves WBC
Team USA pitcher Nick Martinez has returned to Padres spring training after he wasn't guaranteed to start for the rest of the World Baseball Classic.
Mets outfielder Nimmo in 'week-to-week situation'
Mets veteran outfielder Brandon Nimmo has a sprained knee and ankle and will be reevaluated on a week-to-week basis, general manager Billy Eppler told reporters on Saturday in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Reliever Romo signs deal to retire with Giants
Longtime reliever Sergio Romo has signed a minor league contract with the Giants and will retire March 27 during San Francisco's final spring training game.
Mexico rallies by Puerto Rico, makes WBC semis
Mexico's 5-4 victory over Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic on Friday night put it in the semifinals Monday against Shohei Ohtani and Japan.
The best celebrations from the 2023 World Baseball Classic
Teams have been going all out on their celebrations in the World Baseball Classic this year. Here are some of our favorites.
Mexico manager cites WBC travel 'disadvantage'
Mexico manager Benji Gil lamented the quick turnaround his team must endure in traveling to Miami for its quarterfinal against Puerto Rico in this year's World Baseball Classic after navigating the pool-play portion of the tourney nearly 2,500 miles away.
Mariners' Moore to miss time with oblique strain
The Mariners will be without utility infielder Dylan Moore to start the regular season due to a Grade 1 strain of his left oblique.
Dodgers RHP Gonsolin won't be ready for opener
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Friday that right-hander Tony Gonsolin won't be ready for Opening Day because of a sprained ankle.
Cabrera asserts 2023 is final year: 'Time to go'
Miguel Cabrera says his No. 1 goal for his final major league season in 2023 is to stay healthy after being limited to 112 games last year.
Is the USA No. 1? Can anyone stop Japan? Reranking the remaining World Baseball Classic teams
What have we learned from the opening round? Here's who will rule the rest of the WBC in Miami.