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Japan shuts down Team USA bats to claim third World Baseball Classic championship

MIAMI — Team USA manager Mark DeRosa felt confident in his team’s lineup no matter who would throw for Japan on Tuesday night.

Miami Herald

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

Mike Trout and Mookie Betts vehemently defended the WBC after Edwin Diaz’s knee injury

They don't regret playing in the WBC at all.

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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

Baseball back in the Olympics with major leaguers? Bryce Harper would love it.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — When Bryce Harper flips on the television at night and watches the World Baseball Classic, he sees possibility.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Great Britain Scare Jolts Team USA Into Action at World Baseball Classic

The U.S. trailed early to massive underdogs in its opening game of the WBC, putting the perils of tournament baseball front and center.

Sports Illustrated

Team USA Is So Money, It’s ‘Ridiculous’

Take a good look at the Americans’ WBC roster, folks. There has never been a team like this, at least not by net worth.

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'He looked natural over there.' Mookie Betts seamlessly adjusts to second base for WBC.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Team USA's starting second baseman Thursday took his position for some work a few hours before the first pitch against the Angels and looked the part.

Los Angeles Times

World Baseball Classic 2023: Here’s Team USA’s complete roster and schedule

Meet the All-Stars who will play for the United States in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Aaron Judge’s Secret Weapon Could Make Him Even More Scary This Season

The Yankees star is on par with Mookie Betts—yes, Mookie Betts—when it comes to top sprinting speed.

Sports Illustrated

Even without that swing, Dodgers' Miguel Vargas finding ways to nurture his talent

In all his baseball life, Miguel Vargas had never done anything like this.

Los Angeles Times

Mookie Betts Was Willing to Move to 2B to Get Aaron Judge to Dodgers

The six-time All-Star was willing to change positions to accommodate the reigning AL MVP.

Sports Illustrated

Fantasy Baseball Draft Review: Tout Wars

SI Fantasy’s Jen Piacenti had the 12th pick in this experts league. Here’s how she made out.

Sports Illustrated

Infielder. Outfielder. Mookie Betts Shows He’s Willing to Do It All For the Dodgers

There is only one Shohei Ohtani when it comes to multiplicity of greatness, but what Betts is doing deserves its own measure of wonder.

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Why is the US finally treating the World Baseball Classic like a World Cup?

Many of the game’s top players have skipped the tournament in the past. But this year teams across the world are fielding strong rosters

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito says time clock could work to his benefit

“It doesn’t give you too much time to think or overanalyze,” Giolito said after his first Cactus League game of 2023.

Sports Illustrated

An MLB Player’s Career May Now Be Defined by How He Handles One Age-Old Pitch

The best bats today come with good swing decisions behind them. Take the most recent postseason as an example: The World Series came down to it.

The Orange County Register

Who will lead the Dodgers with Justin Turner gone?

GLENDALE, Ariz. – As he drove to Arizona for the start of spring training, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts listened to a book on tape – “No Time for Spectators” by Martin Dempsey, a former general and past chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Los Angeles Times

Dylan Hernandez: Freddie Freeman feels more settled. What that could mean for the Dodgers in 2023

PHOENIX — He sneaked up behind Mookie Betts and lifted him into the air. He bear hugged Gavin Lux. He exchanged smiles with Max Muncy.

Sports Illustrated

Betts on 2018 Red Sox Sign Stealing: ‘Everybody Was’ Aware

Boston broke its 106-year-old franchise wins record and won the World Series that year.

Boston Herald

Alex Verdugo approached Red Sox about long-term deal

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Alex Verdugo is betting on himself this season.

Chicago Sun-Times

New environment is more his speed, but can Jason Heyward make it as a Dodger?

Being stashed on the Cubs’ injured list was “definitely difficult,” Heyward said, but it wasn’t the worst part of being with the North Siders in 2022.

Los Angeles Times

How bowling has become a 'second home' for Dodgers' Mookie Betts in the offseason

LOS ANGELES — When event organizers were reviewing the list of participants for last week's annual U.S. Open of bowling, one name caught their attention.

Sports Illustrated

Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic Rosters

Since its inception in 2006, the World Baseball Classic has been a fun event for hardcore fans, but it has never quite shed its reputation as a silly little World Cup wannabe. To an extent, this is understandable. Despite baseball’s global reach, soccer is by far the most popular sport…

Los Angeles Times

Friendship with Mookie Betts wasn't only factor in J.D. Martinez signing with Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — The relationships with former teammate Mookie Betts and old hitting coach Robert Van Scoyoc certainly helped.

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