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Benji Gil acknowledging the crowd after Mexico beat Canada

Mexico 10, Canada 3 PHOENIX, Mar. 15 — Randy Arozarena came through in yet another big game, driving in five while going 2-for-2 with two doubles and two runs scored to lead Mexico to a 10–3 victory over Canada Wednesday afternoon. The result all but eliminates Canada, who would need a blowout Colombia victory over […]

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Washington Nationals are a Work in Progress

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals are a work in progress as they enter the one-month mark for spring training 2023. After winning the World Series in 2019, they have finished in last place in each of the last three seasons. They have decided to (re)build around a core of players including veterans and prospects. Since Camp Began […]

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Milwaukee Brewers Second Base Options

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers‘ second base options will be settled over the next few weeks as spring training winds down. With the trade of Kolten Wong, the team has been looking at several players. They are looking at an everyday starter, and also who will serve as backup(s). Important Position All positions in baseball are important, […]

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Spencer Turnbull is Back with Tigers

Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull is back, and hopefully better than ever. He suffered a forearm strain in 2021, and underwent Tommy John surgery. His return is celebrated news for him, his team, and certainly for the fans. 2021 Great Start Turnbull was off to a great start for the Tigers in 2021, posting an […]

Mexico manager Benji Gil and Canada manager Ernie Whitt

Photo: Chris Coduto/Getty Images) Right: PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 14: Manager Ernie Whitt #12 of Team Canada looks on during the World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Team Colombia at Chase Field on March 14, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images

WBC: Canada and Mexico Are in the Same Boat: Win or Go Home

General Baseball

WBC: For Canada and Mexico, It’s Win or Go Home PHOENIX, Mar. 15 — Canada and Mexico square off on the final day of pool play in the World Baseball Classic Wednesday. Both teams have identical 2–1 records, so this game is win-or-go-home. The big news from the pregame session with Canada manager Ernie Whitt […]

Darnell Sweeney of Great Britain tags out Jonathan Aranda of Mexico

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WBC: Mexico Hangs on against Relentless Great Britain

General Baseball

Mexico 2, Great Britain 1 PHOENIX, Mar. 14 — Alexis Wilson went 2-for-3 with two RBI to lead Mexico to a hard-fought 2–1 victory over a valiant Great Britain squad in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic Tuesday night. Mexico got a leadoff walk in the bottom of the first by left fielder Randy […]

Fans watching batting practice before Great Britain faced Mexico in the WBC in Phoenix

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“Relentless” Great Britain, “Hungry” Mexico Prepare to Square Off in WBC

General Baseball

WBC: “Relentless” Great Britain, “Hungry” Mexico Prepared PHOENIX, Mar. 14 — The World Baseball Classic game between Great Britain and Mexico has the potential to make the Pool C standings topsy turvy. A Great Britain win would take the title of “biggest win in British baseball history” away from Monday’s victory over Colombia. It would […]

Otto Lopez touches home after hitting a home run for Canada versus Colombia

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WBC: Canada Controls Own Destiny in Pool C with Shutout of Colombia

General Baseball

Canada 5, Colombia 0 PHOENIX, Mar. 14 — A 2-for-5 day from Otto Lopez with a triple and a three-run homer led Canada to a 5–0 victory over Colombia in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic Tuesday afternoon. What began as a pitchers’ duel between Canada right-hander Noah Skirrow and Colombia left-hander Adrian Almeida […]