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Edwin Díaz’s Injury Is the WBC’s Worst Fear Realized

The Puerto Rico pitcher’s knee injury casts a shadow over what has thus far been a joyous event.

Sports Illustrated

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

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

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'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

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

Patrick Reusse: World Baseball Classic swings mightily — and it’s a big miss

The Twins' Dustin Morse was again serving as the press officer for the team titled "Netherlands'' in the World Baseball Classic. This is a euphemism for the Lesser Antilles islands in the Caribbean that are still associated with the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Tribune News Service

The 6 most fun World Baseball Classic celebrations, including Great Britain sipping tea

So many great WBC celebrations by teams!

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Team USA Reacts to Stunning World Baseball Classic Loss to Mexico

It was the second-worst loss by a U.S. team in WBC history.

Sports Illustrated

Cubs in the WBC: Marcus Stroman, Roenis Elías, Owen Caissie turning heads

World Baseball Classic quarterfinals begin this week, hosted in Miami and Tokyo.

Chicago Sun-Times

SI:AM | Team USA Is a Fantasy Baseball Team Come to Life

This lineup is loaded.

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.

Sports Illustrated

World Baseball Classic Guide, when, where, and how to watch the WBC

Here is your World Baseball Classic Guide, you can see when and where to watch the WBC as well as pick up some collectibles to celebrate.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Six Reasons to Watch the World Baseball Classic

The WBC returns for the first time in six years Tuesday, with a stacked field set to battle over the next two weeks.

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani Hits 420-Foot Homer From One Knee in WBC Tune-Up

The Angels star hit an impressive home run while preparing for the World Baseball Classic

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Cubs’ spring-training camp thins as WBC participants leave for tournament

Before leaving to join Team Israel, Cubs prospect Matt Mervis shared why this WBC means so much to him.

Los Angeles Times

Clayton Kershaw facing ‘challenges’ to get cleared for World Baseball Classic

PHOENIX — The Dodgers are still expecting Clayton Kershaw to play in next month’s World Baseball Classic for Team USA.

Chicago Sun-Times

WBC-bound Yoan Moncada makes impresson on new manager

Moncada says he, like everyone in White Sox clubhouse, “has something to prove”

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs president Jed Hoyer not setting deadline for extension talks with Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner

Cubs spring training Day 1 notes: Codi Heuer could be heading for 60-day IL, Marcus Stroman applauds WBC.

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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…

Chicago Sun-Times

Seiya Suzuki, Marcus Stroman headline Cubs named to World Baseball Classic rosters

Five players on the Cubs 40-man roster and several top prospects were included on WBC rosters,

Tribune News Service

Braves’ Ronald Acuña will play in World Baseball Classic

ATLANTA — As it turns out, Braves star Ronald Acuña will play for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, which is huge news for baseball fans around the world.

Tribune News Service

Mariners ‘pleased’ Luis Castillo won’t pitch for Dominican Republic in WBC

SEATTLE — Burned by injuries the last time the World Baseball Classic was played, the Mariners were understandably reluctant to let their staff ace pitch in the event this year.

Tribune News Service

Padres adding veteran Nelson Cruz as potential power bat

SAN DIEGO — The Padres have added a big name with little risk.

Chicago Sun-Times

Winter meetings provide answers on WBC, All-Star Game hosts, inaugural MLB Draft lottery

Will Seiya Suzuki play for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic?

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Marcus Stroman on playing for Puerto Rico in the WBC: ‘It just felt right’

Stroman was named the 2017 World Baseball Classic MVP while playing for Team USA.

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