Trea Turner slugged a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning as the United States defeated Venezuela 9–7 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals on Saturday night in Miami. Team USA will play Cuba in a semifinal game on Sunday night in Miami. “I tried to not do too much,” Turner said. “Wait for a…
USA Beats Colombia to Advance to WBC Quarters
PHOENIX—Mike Trout had three hits and three RBIs Wednesday, March 15, to lead Team USA to a 3–2 victory over Colombia and a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. The U.S. and Mexico each finished 3–1 in games played at Chase Field to take the top two spots in Pool C. Mexico earned the…
WBC Roundup: Mexico Blasts Canada to Claim Pool C
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena doubled twice and drove in five runs as Mexico routed Canada 10–3 on Wednesday in Phoenix to win Pool C in the World Baseball Classic. Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez added a two-run single and a solo homer for Mexico, which finished 3–1 in group play. Canada, which…
Bally Sports Owner Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. The move came after it missed a $140 million interest payment last month. Diamond owns 19 networks under the Bally Sports banner. Those networks have the rights to 42 professional teams—14 baseball, 16 NBA, and 12 NHL….
USA Routs Canada, Climbs Back Into Contention at WBC
PHOENIX—The United States scored nine runs against Canada in the first inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Mike Trout, and went on to win 12–1 by mercy rule in seven innings on Monday in a pivotal Pool C game at the World Baseball Classic. The much-needed victory coming off the U.S. team’s 11–5 loss…
U.S. Faces Canada in Must-Win Game in World Baseball Classic
PHOENIX—A must-win situation arrived early for the United States in the World Baseball Classic. The loss to Mexico on Sunday night in front of a capacity crowd in Phoenix put the U.S. in a precarious position. A loss to Canada in Monday’s night Pool C game would leave the Americans needing a win Wednesday against…
Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It’s Much More Than Just Baseball
TOKYO—He’d paid about $80 for his ticket. He wore a Japan cap above a blue Los Angeles Angels jersey. And as he enthused about the sensation that is Shohei Ohtani, baseball fan Hotaru Shiromizo was talking about far more than sports. Shiromizu, 23, was part of the quilt of thousands of colorfully dressed fans outside…
Baseball’s New Rules to Speed Up Games Get Mixed Reception
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—It took 2 hours, 19 minutes for the Miami Marlins to beat the Houston Astros 4–3 in a spring training game Monday—a game so fast that Ryan Murphy, a lifelong Houston fan, found himself lingering in the ballpark for a while afterward. “I’m a baseball fan,” said Murphy, wearing 2022 Astros World…
MLB Sets up Local Media Group, Could Broadcast 17 Teams
NEW YORK—Major League Baseball added three executives to its new local media department as it prepares for a possible takeover of local broadcasts for 17 teams amid the financial deterioration of the Bally and AT&T SportsNet regional sports networks. Doug Johnson was hired as senior vice president and executive producer of local media, Greg Pennell…
Expected Dodgers SS Lux out for Season After Knee Injury—Shohei Update
Gavin Lux hasn’t seen the video of the injury that ended his chance of being the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting shortstop this season and has no plans to watch it. Lux will miss the season with torn ligaments in his right knee after getting hurt running the bases in a spring training game. The 25-year-old…
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