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

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

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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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

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.

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Mexico Rides Passion from Crowd to WBC Victory over United States

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 […]

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Beaty’s Big Bat Beats Guardians For Royals

SURPRISE, 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) […]

Freddie Freeman scores in the Canada Great Britain game from Pool C of the World Baseball Classic.

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Canada Thumps Great Britain in WBC Slugfest, Setting Runs Record

Canada 18, Great Britain 8 (7, Mercy Rule) PHOENIX, Mar. 12 — A 4-for-4 game by Tyler O’Neill, who also walked twice and scored four runs, led the way for Team Canada to blitz Team Great Britain, 18–8, in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday afternoon. Jacob Robson also went 4-for-4 for […]

Team Canada coaches look on as their team takes batting practice before facing Team Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic.

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WBC: Great Britain Confident, Canada Not Taking Them Lightly

Great Britain Confident, Canada Not Taking Them Lightly PHOENIX, Mar. 12 — Despite the 6–2 loss to Team USA Saturday night, Team Great Britain feels confident heading into their Sunday afternoon game against Team Canada. Left fielder Jaden Rudd said they played a good game. Manager Drew Spencer said after Saturday’s game, “…my pitchers executed, […]