Canada, Colombia Mentally Prepared for Crucial WBC Clash Tuesday afternoon’s World Baseball Classic game between Canada and Colombia became a must-win for both teams after Monday’s action. With Colombia’s loss to Great Britain and Canada’s mercy rule loss to USA, they have identical 1–1 records. To avoid tiebreaker scenarios, both teams need to win three […]
Read MoreUSA 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 […]
Read MoreGreat 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 […]
Read MoreFormer 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 […]
Read MoreOakland 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’ […]
Read MoreGreat 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 […]
Read MoreSURPRISE, AZ. — Matt Beaty hit two home runs, including a two-run drive off all-star Emmanuel Clase to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardians, 7-6, Sunday. Cleveland (5-9-1) had 12 hits, two more than the red-hot Royals (14-2). Myles Straw (.273) got two hits and his first spring RBI and Gabriel Arias (.346) […]
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