March 13, 2023 - Major League Baseball

March 13, 2023

Mike Trout celebrating a home run in the USA victory over Canada in the World Baseball Classic.

WBC: USA Rides Nine-run First to Mercy Rule Win over Canada

General Baseball

USA 12, Canada 1 (7 Innings, Mercy Rule) PHOENIX, Mar. 13 — One day after mercy-ruling Great Britain, Team Canada found itself on the business end of a mercy rule, bowing to Team USA, 12–1, Monday night. All nine USA starters either scored or drove in at least one run in the win. Lance Lynn […]

Nick Ward sliding into home in the Great Britain win over Colombia

WBC: Great Britain Upsets Colombia for First-Ever Tournament Win

General Baseball

Great Britain 7, Colombia 5 PHOENIX, Mar. 13 — One day after being mercy-ruled, Great Britain showed that the lion on their chest was more than a logo, rallying from a 3–0 deficit to defeat Colombia, 7–5, Monday afternoon. The win over Colombia, who beat Mexico 5–4 in their first game, was the first-ever win […]

Trevor Bauer Signs with Yokohama Baystars

General Baseball

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has signed with the Yokohama DeNA Baystars for $4 million. The news of this deal was first reported by Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. The Baystars are a part of the Nippon Professional Baseball Organization (NPB). The franchise is based in Kanagawa Prefecture, and the team’s […]

Oakland Athletics Prospect Lawrence Butler

Oakland Athletics

Oakland Athletics prospect Lawrence Butler was a pleasant surprise during Spring Training. The non-roster invitee looked good with his bat and has made some spectacular plays in the outfield. However, he was sent to the minors Sunday. Ranked Prospect Butler, a former sixth-round pick in the 2018 MLB quickly established himself as one of Oaklands’ […]

Great Britain manager Drew Spencer. His team faces Colombia Monday.

Great Britain to Face “Battle;” Colombia Not Taking Them Lightly

General Baseball

Great Britain Expecting “A Battle;” Colombia Not Taking Them Lightly PHOENIX, Mar. 13 — Monday’s Pool C matchup between Colombia and Great Britain in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic pairs a team trying to maintain momentum and a team playing for their tournament lives. Colombia, victors in an emotional 5–4 extra-inning classic against […]

Joey Meneses celebrates a homer in the 11–5 Mexico victory over USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Mexico Rides Passion from Crowd to WBC Victory over United States

General Baseball

Mexico 11, United States 5 PHOENIX, Mar. 12 — Joey Meneses went 3-for-5 with two homers, five RBI, and three runs scored as Team Mexico — buoyed by a passionate crowd of 47,534 — routed Team USA, 11–5, Sunday night. Facing USA right-hander Nick Martinez, left fielder Randy Arozarena legged out an infield hit to […]