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Mike Trout and Mookie Betts argue Edwin Díaz's injury shouldn't dim support for WBC

PHOENIX — Mike Trout's expectations for the World Baseball Classic were high. He had been looking forward to the event since Team USA won the last tournament in 2017. The Angels' superstar center fielder was the first player to commit to play for the U.S. this time around and helped…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

MLB star set to miss entire season after devastating injury while celebrating WBC win

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz, on $102million contract, will miss the entire 2023 MLB season after injuring his right knee during celebrations following Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic victory

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023

'We see who Shohei is.' How Shohei Ohtani and Japan advanced to WBC semifinals.

Shohei Ohtani made his presence known when he struck out the first batter of Japan's 9-3 win over Italy in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game Thursday, but that wasn't his most exciting strikeout of his outing.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

Mets’ Edwin Diaz Suffered Patellar Tendon Injury, Team Says

The baseball world’s worst fears were confirmed on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2023

Mets' Edwin Díaz hurts his knee during a World Baseball Classic celebration

New York Mets star closer Edwin Díaz injured his right knee celebrating a win that advanced Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic and eliminated the Dominican Republic.

WEKU · Mar 16, 2023

Yes, Edwin Diaz’s Injury Is Beyond Unfortunate. But Don’t Turn on the WBC Because of It.

If you want to cancel the WBC, do you also want to cancel spring games and celebrations? As Pete Alonso said, “Anybody can get hurt at any time.”

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2023

Mets' Edwin Díaz injured celebrating Puerto Rico's WBC win

All-Star closer Edwin Díaz of the New York Mets was taken off the field in a wheelchair after injuring his right knee celebrating Puerto Rico’s victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Puerto Rico bests Dominican Republic in win-or-go-home World Baseball Classic pool play finale

MIAMI — It should have been a routine single — a play that, on this day, would still have been more than enough to bring life to the crowd.

Miami Herald · Mar 16, 2023

Edwin Diaz injured himself celebrating Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic win and Mets fans were distraught

Here's hoping Edwin Diaz is okay.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2023

'I let them down.' Dodgers' Freddie Freeman regrets leaving Canada's WBC game

PHOENIX — Freddie Freeman chose club over country Tuesday, the Dodgers first baseman pulling himself from Team Canada's World Baseball Classic game against Colombia because of a mild right hamstring injury rather than playing through the pain, a decision that wasn't as easy as it might have seemed.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023