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St. Louis CardinalsNolan Arenado gets real about stars participating in World Baseball Classic after Edwin Diaz, Jose Altuve injuries

For grumps and cranks, the World Baseball Classic is a silly, dangerous distraction from the actual important games, like a mid-April series against the Cincinnati Reds. To the players and fans, though, these games have been a revelation, a reminder of how fun and vital baseball can be. While the World Baseball Classic has been […]

BettingWorld Baseball Classic Odds: Cuba vs. USA prediction, pick, how to watch — 3/19/2023

It’s the World Baseball Semifinal as Cuba faces the USA. We’re in Miami sharing our World Baseball Classic odds series, making a Cuba-USA prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. We are down to the final four of the World Baseball Classic tournament. Ultimately, these are the final four countries and the best […]

MLBThe World Baseball Classic slander is dead wrong despite Jose Altuve, Edwin Diaz injuries

Every traditional team sport has an international event where countries play each other for national glory. For basketball, it’s the FIBA Basketball World Cup. For soccer, it’s the World Cup. The list goes on. The baseball world has it’s own World Cup: the World Baseball Classic. For a stretch of a few weeks, the best […]

MLBTrea Turner reacts to surreal Ken Griffey Jr. moment after World Baseball Classic grand slam

Team USA advanced in the 2023 World Baseball Classic in dramatic fashion by taking down Team Venezuela. Trea Turner provided the heroics with a towering grand slam that put the Americans ahead and allowed them to win 9-7. Turner, in an 0-2 count with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, swung at […]

Houston AstrosAstros release Jose Altuve update after scary HBP injury in World Baseball Classic

Houston Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch during Saturday night’s game at the World Baseball Classic between Team Venezuela and Team USA. Altuve exited the game shortly after getting hit, with the Astros also releasing a statement that the infielder will undergo more tests to see the full extent of […]

MLBWorld Baseball Classic: This troubling Lance Lynn stat will worry Team USA fans vs. Venezuela

Lance Lynn, despite struggling in 2022, has been a reliable pitcher throughout the course of his big league career. Team USA is turning to Lynn on Saturday versus Team Venezuela in a must-win World Baseball Classic affair. However, one concerning statistic will catch the attention of fans before the game. Venezuela’s starting lineup has a […]

MLBAdam Wainwright's true feelings on not drawing Team USA start vs. Venezuela in World Baseball Classic

Team USA will be looking to book their spot in the last four of the World Baseball Classic on Saturday as they face Venezuela in the quarterfinals. On the mound, Lance Lynn will get the ball, despite Adam Wainwright last pitching in the tournament opener. It would make sense for him to earn the start […]

Los Angeles DodgersDodgers: Mookie Betts' perfect WBC advice for Team USA's Mark DeRosa

Los Angeles Dodgers and Team USA superstar Mookie Betts is prepared to square off against Venezuela on Saturday in the World Baseball Classic. Betts, who’s no stranger to playing in postseason-like atmospheres, gave USA head coach Mark DeRosa some advice before the game, per Bob Nightengale. “Dodgers All Star outfielder Mookie Betts told USA manager […]

New York MetsMets: Steve Cohen's immediate message to Edwin Diaz after freak injury

Edwin Diaz suffered an unfortunate injury during a World Baseball Classic celebration with Team Puerto Rico. He is expected to miss the entire 2023 season as a result. Some people around the MLB world have blamed the WBC, while others have defended the tournament. But everyone is on the same page in terms of wishing […]

BettingWorld Baseball Classic Odds: USA vs. Venezuela prediction, pick, how to watch — 3/18/2023

It’s win or go home as the  United States meets Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. We’re in Miami sharing our World Baseball Classic odds series, making a USA-Venezuela prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The USA national baseball team went 3-1 in their group stage. Initially, they defeated Great Britain 6-2 […]

MLB'I love this game': Alex Verdugo's reaction to Mexico's comeback win will fire up fans

Alex Verdugo and Team Mexico erased an early 4-0 deficit to defeat Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic on Friday night, and the Boston Red Sox outfielder was fired up after the huge win. “I don’t even know how to put it into words, man,” Verdugo told MLB Network’s Jon Morosi […]

MLBRandy Arozarena's shocking admission after game-saving catch for Mexico vs Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic

Team Mexico pulled off the unthinkable on Friday night, overcoming a 4-1 deficit to beat Team Puerto Rico 5-4 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. By no surprise, Tampa Bay Rays superstar Randy Arozarena once again played hero in more ways than one. With a runner on base in the top of the eighth, Emmanuel […]

MLBPuerto Rico's heartwarming Edwin Diaz move for Mexico matchup after devastating injury

Puerto Rico and Mexico are facing off on Friday in the quarterfinal round of the World Baseball Classic. The WBC has been the source of extensive controversy this week ever since the Edwin Diaz injury. Before the game Friday, Puerto Rico made sure to pay tribute to the New York Mets star closer who is […]

MLBMike Trout, Team USA marvel at Ken Griffey Jr. hitting bombs at batting practice

Ken Griffey Jr. can still hit bombs. The former Major League Baseball star is the Hitting Coach for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic, and he took batting practice at the end of the team’s workout on Friday, proving he can still crush baseballs. With 12 minutes left in batting practice, Team USA players […]

MLBMike Trout, Mookie Betts strongly defend WBC in wake of injury criticism after Edwin Diaz goes down

A fluke injury to Edwin Diaz after Puerto Rico beat the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic has led to questions regarding the value of the tournament. USA stars Mookie Betts and Mike Trout firmly support the WBC amidst the controversy. Team USA says WBC is worth it despite injury criticism Trout: “This is […]

MLBJapan vs. Italy, 2023 WBC games continue to break records

The World Baseball Classic continues to make headlines across the globe. So much so, the Japan vs. Italy Quarterfinal matchup was the most watched Samurai Japan game ever. Almost half, 48% of all households in Japan were tuned in, Fox Sports’ Ben Verlander reports. Amidst controversy of the value of the WBC, it is interesting […]

New York MetsLance Lynn drops fiery World Baseball Classic take after Edwin Diaz injury

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz suffered a catastrophic injury at the World Baseball Classic. While that injury will sideline Diaz for the entire season, Chicago White Sox starter Lance Lynn doesn’t think it’s the World Baseball Classic’s fault. Diaz tore his patellar tendon while celebrating Team Puerto Rico’s win over Team Dominican Republic. He […]

MLBWhy MLB stars must play in World Baseball Classic despite brutal Edwin Diaz injury

New York Mets’ star pitcher Edwin Diaz suffered a season-ending injury following Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic victory over the Dominican Republic. The injury occurred while Diaz was celebrating with his teammates after getting the final out and helping Puerto Rico advance to the next round. There is no question that Diaz’s injury is devastating […]

BettingWorld Baseball Classic Odds: Puerto Rico vs. Mexico prediction, pick, how to watch — 3/17/2023

Puerto Rico will square off with Mexico in a Friday night World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup at loanDepot Park in Miami. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our WBC odds series, which includes a Puerto Rico-Mexico prediction and pick, laid out below. Puerto Rico finished their pool play with a 3-1 […]

BettingWorld Baseball Classic Odds: Shohei Ohtani, Japan the new favorite after Dominican Republic exits early

The quarterfinals are underway and Japan is coming off a huge win over Italy 9-3 to advance to the semifinals. Be sure to stay tuned to our World Baseball odds series for more on betting around the sport of baseball. Shohei Ohtani and the Japanese National team are dominating this year’s World Baseball Classic. This […]

New York MetsMatt Harvey drops truth bomb on MLB aspirations after dominating for Team Italy

Matt Harvey was once one of the best pitchers in the MLB until injuries derailed his career. The former New York Mets ace last pitched in the Majors in 2021 for the Baltimore Orioles, compiling a brutal 6.27 ERA in 28 starts. And while Harvey doesn’t regularly sit in the high 90s anymore, he just […]

New York MetsDodgers' Mookie Betts drops truth bomb on 'freak' Edwin Diaz injury at World Baseball Classic

Puerto Rico’s celebrations following its 2023 World Baseball Classic win over the Dominican Republic were short-lived. New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz suffered an apparent knee injury following Puerto Rico’s 5-2 victory on Wednesday. Diaz, who had just struck out Teoscar Hernandez to send Puerto Rico to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal round, joined a […]

MLB'You're an idiot': Marcus Stroman blasts Barstool Sports host for bizarre WBC take after Edwin Diaz injury

Marcus Stroman was not happy with a Barstool Sports host for his take on the Edwin Diaz injury at the World Baseball Classic on Thursday. Not one bit. Kevin Clancy, better known as KFC Barstool, had a puzzling take to say the least when he learned that Diaz had gone down with a potentially serious […]

New York MetsEdwin Diaz gets season-ending injury diagnosis after WBC

New York Mets star closer Edwin Diaz has been the talk of baseball after he injured his knee in celebration after Puerto Rico topped the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. On Thursday, it was reported that Edwin Diaz is now expected to miss the entire season after tearing the patellar tendon in his […]

MLBWhen is Team USA playing Team Venezuela in World Baseball Classic quarterfinals?

Team USA is moving on in the World Baseball Classic after being the runner-up in Pool C. They will be facing Team Venezuela in the quarterfinals as they look to repeat as WBC champions. So, with a huge matchup coming up, baseball fans are asking one important question: When is Team USA playing Team Venezuela in […]

MLB'Most fun experience': Mike Trout's shocking discovery after leading Team USA to World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is having a blast for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. Trout spoke about his enjoyment of the 2023 iteration of the tournament after leading his country to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 win over Colombia on Wednesday. “This is the [most fun] experience I’ve had in baseball, […]

New York Mets'Heartbreaking': Mets' Pete Alonso's reaction to gut-wrenching Edwin Diaz World Baseball Classic injury

New York Mets fans’ worst fears came true during Puerto Rico’s 5-2 win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, as closer Edwin Diaz suffered an injury while celebrating the team’s victory on the field. But it wasn’t just Mets fans who felt crushed. It was Diaz’ teammates as well. Mets star Pete […]

MLBMookie Betts reveals heartwarming discovery about Mike Trout

Mookie Betts and Team USA are advancing to the next phase of the World Baseball Classic after finishing pool play with a 3-1 record following a 3-2 victory over Team Colombia Wednesday night at Chase Field. With a roster that is so stacked, particularly on offense, Team USA is considered the favorite to win the […]

New York MetsMets Twitter reacts to brutal Edwin Diaz injury during Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic clash

Puerto Rico got the job done Wednesday night, as they took down the Dominican Republic but the excitement over their 5-2 victory suddenly turned into horror after star closer Edwin Diaz went down with an apparent leg injury while celebrating on the field. It was a gut-wrenching moment and sight to see for baseball fans, […]

New York MetsMets' Edwin Diaz suffers scary injury while celebrating World Baseball Classic win

Team Puerto Rico pulled off a massive 5-2 win in Pool D play in the 2023 World Baseball Classic Wednesday night over pre-tournament favorites Team Dominican Republic. However, Puerto Rico’s excitement about that victory has been greatly diminished after seeing star pitcher and New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz go down with an apparent lower-body […]

MLBFrancisco Lindor's epic World Baseball Classic inside-the-park home run sets Twitter ablaze

Francisco Lindor and Team Puerto Rico are giving Team Dominican Republic all sorts of troubles in Wednesday night’s marquee World Baseball Classic showdown between the two Pool D rivals. Francisco Lindor is stepping up big time for Puerto Rico and he even added to their lead in the fifth inning when he scored on an […]

Tampa Bay RaysRandy Arozarena seals incredible Mexico history in win vs. Canada

The legend of Randy Arozarena at the World Baseball Classic continues to grow. In Mexico’s win-or-go-home matchup against Canada on Wednesday, Arozarena drove in half of Mexico’s runs en route to a 10-3 win. Arozarena’s nine RBIs are the most by any Mexican player in a single World Baseball Classic, surpassing Jorge Cantu’s eight RBI […]

Los Angeles DodgersDodgers' Freddie Freeman breaks silence on WBC hamstring injury

Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers went on pins and needles waiting on an update on first baseman Freddie Freeman, after seeing him leave Tuesday’s game for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic. After the injury, Freeman went back to Camelback Ranch to get treatment on what was diagnosed as a strained right hamstring. […]

BettingWorld Baseball Classic Odds: USA vs. Colombia prediction, pick, how to watch — 3/15/2023

The United States will finish their pool play with a Wednesday night matchup against Colombia at Chase Field in Phoenix. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our WBC odds series, which includes a USA-Colombia prediction and pick, laid out below. The United States has gone 2-1 in pool play, losing to Mexico […]

BettingWorld Baseball Classic Odds: Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic prediction, pick, how to watch — 3/15/2023

Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic will wrap up their pool play portions of the World Baseball Classic with a Thursday night matchup in Miami. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our WBC odds series, which includes a Puerto Rico-Dominican Republic prediction and pick, laid out below. Puerto Rico has gone 2-1 […]

Los Angeles DodgersDodgers' Freddie Freeman gets brutal injury update for Team Canada at World Baseball Classic

Team Canada will need to get by without their star first basemen for the remainder of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Los Angeles Dodgers stud Freddie Freeman left Tuesday’s game against Venezuela with a hamstring injury and on Wednesday, manager Ernie Whitt said he’s out for the rest of the tournament, per Bob Nightengale. While […]

Los Angeles DodgersTeam Mexico makes important Julio Urias World Baseball Classic decision vs. Canada

Julio Urias spun four perfect innings for Team Mexico in his first World Baseball Classic outing before running into trouble in the fifth. Nevertheless, Urias is clearly one of the best pitchers in the WBC. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ left-hander will play a pivotal role for Team Mexico as the tournament continues on. However, Team […]

BettingWorld Baseball Classic Odds: Mexico vs. Canada prediction, pick, how to watch — 3/15/2023

In their final game of pool play, Mexico will take on Canada in a Thursday afternoon World Baseball Classic matchup at Chase Field in Arizona. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our WBC odds series, which includes a Mexico-Canada prediction and pick, laid out below. Mexico has gone 2-1 in their […]

Los Angeles AngelsMike Trout relishing opportunity to work with Ken Griffey Jr. on Team USA

Team USA has quite a few stars on their roster at the World Baseball Classic, but arguably the biggest name of the bunch is Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout. Trout’s impact on the game of baseball has been monumental, and not many players can say they have ever been as good as he […]

MLBIsrael's 19-year-old pitcher mows down Manny Machado, Jeremy Pena in World Baseball Classic

Israel pitcher Jacob Steinmetz had an impressive showing against the Dominican Republic in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Steinmetz struck out Manny Machado, Jeremy Pena and Gary Sanchez Tuesday night. Steinmetz surrendered one run and four baserunners in 1.2 innings. The Israel pitcher was only allowed to get five outs in his start, but he […]

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