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Eric Hosmer Replaces Mark Teixeira on Team USA WBC Roster

With Mark Teixeira sidelined with a wrist injury, Team USA replaced him on the World Baseball Classic roster with the Kansas City Royals Eric Hosmer. Was this the right move for Team USA? Only time will…Read More

WBC: The Must-See Lineups

The 2013 World Baseball Classic is now officially underway, and there have already been some fantastic contests. Still, many of the tournament favorites will not be taking the field until this coming…Read More

Indians Chris Perez to Miss WBC with Shoulder Strain

Team USA lost one of its big relievers for the 2013 World Baseball Classic just days before their first game. The Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez has been forced out of action of the WBC by a right…Read More

WBC: Breaking Down Team USA’s Starting Rotation

One area that is notably weak for many teams entering this year’s World Baseball Classic is the starting rotation. In general, pitchers get injured more often than position players and, as a result,…Read More

World Baseball Classic: Chinese Taipei Scouts Pose as Umpires to Enter Practice Game

The World Baseball Classic is arguably the biggest baseball tournament in the world. It has garnered even more importance with the Olympics eliminating the sport, yet some may not fully understand what…Read More

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World Baseball Classic: Pool D Features Five Former MLB MVPs

Pool D might have the most MLB talent of all with the USA having a full roster of players on Major League…Read More

World Baseball Classic: Pool C is Full of Major League Stars

Pool C features three teams from the Caribbean and one of the big surprises of the tournament in Spain.…Read More

World Baseball Classic: With a Few MLB Players, Pool B is Wide Open

Pool B features a smattering of current and former MLB talent in what might be the most wide open pool…Read More

Jurickson Profar Will Not Play in the World Baseball Classic

Jurickson Profar, who turns 20 on Wednesday, has decided to forgo the chance to play in the 2013 World…Read More

World Baseball Classic: Pool A Lacks Current MLB Players, But Not the Talent

With the recent news that Bruce Chen will not pitch for China in the upcoming 2013 World Baseball Classic,…Read More

Why Jurickson Profar Should Play in the World Baseball Classic

The general consensus is that the Texas Rangers’ Jurickson Profar is the #1 prospect in the game…Read More

Previewing the World Baseball Classic

The third annual World Baseball Classic will kick off this year on March 2nd, 2013 and culminate with…Read More

Gio Gonzalez to Pitch for Team USA

The upcoming World Baseball Classic has another big name committed to participate, as Washington National…Read More

Melky Cabrera Withdraws from WBC

Melky Cabrera has withdrawn his name from consideration for the World Baseball Classic rosters according…Read More

World Baseball Classic Back for Another Go-Around

Compared to many Summer Olympic sports that date back to 1896 or Winter Olympic sports that date back…Read More

U.S. World Baseball Classic Roster Announced

The 27-man provisional roster that will represent the United States at this year’s World Baseball Classic …Read More

Dickey, Pettitte Latest to Join US WBC Roster

With this year’s World Baseball Classic coming up in less than two months the provisional rosters have…Read More

Joe Torre Will Manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic

In its third year of existence, the World Baseball Classic will see a world-class manager leading the…Read More

Bud Selig New Judge Landis

Commissioner-For-Life Bud Selig has just reupped as boss of Major League Baseball for two years. That’s…Read More