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The World Baseball Classic is an event that is growing in stature. Team Puerto Rico is likely to have one of the stronger teams, even with Carlos Correa deciding not to participate. This year’s version of the event will be the fifth championship and the first since 2017 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

The World Baseball Classic seemed little more than an afterthought in the United States in its first few editions, but for many baseball-loving countries, it has been welcomed with open arms. That is especially true for the Dominican Republic, and this year’s team will be one of the favorites to come away with the championship. […]

For the first time in six years, we’re back. The 2023 World Baseball Classic will take place from March 8-21, with the tournament being played in Japan, Taiwan, and the US. Speaking of the States, Team USA is of course one of the favorites to win it all after taking home the ultimate prize in […]

Mike Trout was not going to let an opportunity to suit up for Team USA pass by him again. The Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder said that he “regretted not doing it (representing Team USA)” in 2017, so when he got the chance again to wear the country’s colors this year, he did not think […]

Team USA is not favored to win the 2023 World Baseball Classic, despite being the defending champions. It’s a fact that has not been lost on the United States club heading into the start of the tournament. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said the players are “very aware” that it doesn’t have the best odds […]

St. Louis Cardinals’ SP Adam Wainwright was announced as Team USA’s Game one starter for the World Baseball Classic, per Jon Morosi. Wainwright, a former All-Star who’s preparing for his final season in the big leagues, is set to make his WBC debut. Team USA will battle Great Britain to kick things off on Saturday night […]

The 2023 WBC is finally upon us! After a long break due to covid-19, the world’s biggest international baseball tournament returns and it is stacked with the best talent on earth. Join us for our WBC odds series with a World Baseball Classic prediction and pick. The three teams to look out for this year […]

San Diego Padres star outfielder Juan Soto gave an update on his calf ahead of participating in the World Baseball Classic with Team Dominican Republic, and his plans remain the same, according to Marino Pepen. “My calf is feeling 100% and the plan remains for me to leave for the World Baseball Classic later this […]

New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana didn’t receive a positive injury update after he was forced to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic. The Mets announced Monday that Quintana has a small stress fracture in his left rib cage. The pitcher is headed back to New York for further tests. Jose Quintana was supposed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had no qualms in letting their 2022 starting shortstop Trea Turner leave in free agency because they had Gavin Lux waiting in the wings, ready take over at the most demanding position on the diamond outside of catcher. However, Lux proceeded to injure his knee following a routine groundball. Now, there […]

Shohei Ohtani looks to be in fine form ahead of the World Baseball Classic. The Japanese superstar hit two home runs, one from his knees, in an exhibition match against the Hanshin Tigers in front of a packed home crowd at the Kyocera Dome on Monday. And this is after the Los Angeles Angels’ superstar […]

San Diego Padres’ star Juan Soto isn’t headed to the World Baseball Classic yet. The other Padres players on the Dominican Republic team recently left for Florida, but Soto is remaining in Padres’ camp to receive treatment for his calf injury, per Kevin Acee. However, Soto is still expected to participate in the WBC, which […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was forced to leave the team’s Spring Training game on Friday due to knee discomfort. The injury scare immediately put his World Baseball Classic status in jeopardy, and Team Dominican Republic’s GM Nelson Cruz recently announced that Guerrero Jr. will miss the tournament, per Hector Gomez. Team Dominican […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was forced to leave the Toronto Blue Jays’ Spring Training game on Friday due to right knee discomfort, per the Blue Jays’ Twitter. The severity of the injury has not yet been revealed. The Blue Jays will need to decide how this will impact Guerrero Jr.’s chances of playing in the World […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas will has withdrawn from participating in the 2023 World Baseball Classic with Team Venezuela to prepare for the every day shortstop role after Gavin Lux’s injury, according to Bill Plunkett of Orange County Register. There are implications for both the Dodgers and Team Venezuela as a result. It is […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw was initially expected to pitch for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. However, it was recently revealed that Kershaw will not pitch in the WBC after struggling to obtain an insurance policy for the tournament. Kershaw is healthy, but it was previously reported that he’d take […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki has already been ruled out of the World Baseball Classic for Team Japan due to an oblique injury. There is currently no definite timetable for return for Suzuki. Moreover, the injury is described by the Cubs as “moderate strain,” according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. In 2022, his first season […]

With Los Angeles Dodgers’ catchers Will Smith and Austin Barnes set to play in the World Baseball Classic, Dave Roberts said top prospect Diego Cartaya will receive regular Spring Training starts once both players leave camp, per Matthew Moreno. Cartaya’s path to the big league club is currently blocked by Smith and Barnes. His future is […]

The 2023 MLB season is getting closer but first is the World Baseball Classic. The Los Angeles Dodgers have a few players in the WBC, including Mookie Betts and Julio Urias. Betts is suiting up for Team USA, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed an interesting position move. Yes, Mookie Betts is going to be […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw had to withdraw from playing in the World Baseball Classic with Team USA, and manager Dave Roberts detailed the team’s plan with Kershaw for spring training as a result. Clayton Kershaw came into camp “in a really good spot,” Dave Roberts said, via David Vassegh. He will take a […]

The USA World Baseball Classic team has stars such as Mike Trout and Mookie Betts leading the charge. However, New York Yankees’ star and arguably the face of baseball Aaron Judge is absent from the roster. Judge revealed why he turned down the 2023 WBC, per Fox Sports’ Deesha Thosar. “It would be an honor […]

New York Mets’ star shortstop Francisco Lindor is excited to represent Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. Lindor recently addressed what it means to play for his home country in the WBC, per MLB on Twitter. “It’s Game 7 everyday. I love that. I love whenever I get to wear Puerto Rico across […]

Freddie Freeman understands that Team Canada will have a difficult road to a 2023 World Baseball Classic championship. Defeating Team USA will be one of their primary challenges. The star Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman summed up Team Canada’s chances versus Team USA in three words, per Jorge Castillo. “Miracle on Dirt,” Freeman said. It […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw will not pitch in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya and Ken Rosenthal. Although the future Hall of Famer is healthy, he struggled to obtain an insurance policy for the WBC as a result of his prior injury history. Missing out on the tournament […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Mookie Betts is preparing to represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Betts recently revealed one of the primary reasons he joined Team USA for the 2023 WBC, per Juan Toribio. “#Dodgers Mookie Betts said a big reason he decided to play for Team USA in the WBC is because […]

Some baseball fans are excited for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Others are just happy for the start of Spring Training. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa recently shared his thoughts on why people should care about the tournament, per Joel Sherman. “I think for me, the reason people should care about it (World Baseball Classic) […]

Several Philadelphia Phillies players will represent Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, and they couldn’t be more excited to play for their country in the upcoming tournament. Phillies shortstop Trea Turner, catcher J.T. Realmuto and outfielder Kyle Schwarber are all on the Team USA roster. While plenty of MLB’s top players passed up […]

New York Yankees’ star pitcher Nestor Cortes will miss the World Baseball Classic due to a hamstring injury. The left-hander commented on having to miss the tournament, per Bryan Hoch. “I was very excited for it. Wanted to represent Team USA.. a country that gave me an opportunity to do a lot of stuff that […]

New York Yankees’ SP Nestor Cortes has withdrawn from the World Baseball Classic after suffering a hamstring injury, per Ken Rosenthal. The All-Star left-hander was going to pitch for Team USA during the event, but recently tweaked his hamstring. The Yankees are hopeful he can recover sooner rather than later and have a normal Spring […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Freddie Freeman is representing Team Canada during the World Baseball Classic for a number of reasons. However, the biggest of them all is a heartfelt one. Freeman is looking to honor his late mother, who passed away when he was just 10-years old, during the event, per the World Baseball Classic […]

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will be playing in the 2023 World Baseball Classic with the Venezuelan team after all, according to Bleacher Report and Xamplebrand. “The World Baseball Classic is a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity,” Acuna Jr. wrote in his announcement. “An opportunity to show the world what we, the Venezuelan team, […]

St. Louis Cardinals’ star Nolan Arenado’s primary goal in 2023 is to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a successful campaign. With that being said, he’s also prepared to help Team USA win a gold medal in the World Baseball Classic. Arenado recently revealed Team USA’s goal in an epic statement, per the World Baseball […]

The Dominican Republic are among the favorites to win the 2023 World Baseball Classic, thanks to a loaded roster that features a plethora of MLB stars.  Among the names on the roster is Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez, though, it appears that there’s a chance he won’t be on the field to help his team […]

Carlos Correa has reportedly withdrawn from the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The Minnesota Twins’ star was initially projected to be a crucial piece to the puzzle for Team Puerto Rico. Part of the reason for his decision to withdraw from the event reportedly stems from a family matter, per Dan Hayes. “Carlos Correa is withdrawing […]

Spring Training will have a different feel in 2023 amid the World Baseball Classic. Los Angeles Dodgers’ stars such as Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Clayton Kershaw are set to take part in the event. However, Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts believes the WBC will benefit the ball club, per SportsNet LA. “But the great thing […]

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano has pulled out of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, according to Sportsnet’s Jamie Campbell.  Jordan Romano had been set to play for Team Italy in this year’s World Baseball Classic. Instead, it appears that the Blue Jays’ star will spend all of spring training with Toronto. Jordan Romano was […]

The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner and the Los Angeles Dodgers are well represented. Notably, Clayton Kershaw and Mookie Betts are set to play a big role for the Team USA roster. Other Dodgers’ stars such as Freddie Freeman and Julio Urias will also take part in the event. But there are […]

The 2023 World Baseball Classic is quickly approaching but due to the timing of the tournament, many MLB ballclubs aren’t letting their star players participate. The latest team to do so is the Seattle Mariners, with president Jerry Dipoto announcing Wednesday that ace Luis Castillo will be with the M’s in Spring Training. Via Mike […]

Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts are set to be teammates with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the foreseeable future. However, Betts will be one of Freeman’s “enemies” during the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC), per Chloe Clark of si.com. “I got some of my enemies here tonight in Mookie (Betts) on Team USA, but it’s going […]