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Sasaki shines as Japan rolls into WBC quarters
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Saturday, 11 March 2023 07:08
TOKYO -- Shohei Ohtani had another RBI double, 21-year-old right-hander Roki Sasaki reached 100 mph 21 times in 66 pitches and Japan beat the Czech Republic 10-2 on Saturday night to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic.Shugo Maki hit his second home run of the tournament and new Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida had three RBIs,…
J. Alou, two-time World Series champ, dies at 80
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Friday, 10 March 2023 18:21
Former major league outfielder and two-time World Series champion Jesus Alou died Friday at the age of 80, the Boston Red Sox announced.Alou recently suffered two cardiovascular accidents, but he hadn't been diagnosed with a serious illness, a family source told ESPN's Enrique Rojas.Alou spent 15 seasons in the majors with the Houston Astros, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets and…
Team USA's DeRosa: Staff lacks top pitchers
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Friday, 10 March 2023 15:29
PHOENIX -- While Team USA is one of the favorites to win the World Baseball Classic, its pitching staff lacks some of the best available players. Manager Mark DeRosa said Friday that getting elite position players to participate wasn't a problem but it was a different story when it came to the top arms in the game."If this is going…
Rangers' deGrom to throw Sat., may start Mon.
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Friday, 10 March 2023 14:23
Jacob deGrom could make his first spring training start for the Texas Rangers on Monday.The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner threw to hitters for the first time on Wednesday, when he was in the upper 90s with his fastball and hit 100 mph on the last of his 35 pitches.Manager Bruce Bochy said deGrom will throw again Saturday and…
Yanks' Bader (oblique) in doubt for Opening Day
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Friday, 10 March 2023 14:23
The New York Yankees' injury woes continued when manager Aaron Boone announced Friday morning that center fielder Harrison Bader was diagnosed with a left oblique strain.Bader was sent for testing after feeling discomfort on his left side during his last at bat against his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals, last Wednesday.Boone did not reveal the degree of the injury…
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Friday, 10 March 2023 14:35
Having more fun: Puerto Rico WBC fans set mark
Friday, 10 March 2023 11:10
Marlins add Gurriel, Iglesias as infield options
Friday, 10 March 2023 08:55
Phils' Painter has UCL sprain, shut down 4 weeks
Friday, 10 March 2023 09:08
Ohtani keeps raking as Japan wins again at WBC
Friday, 10 March 2023 04:07
Passan: How MLB survived its darkest moment -- and is now a whole new ballgame
Thursday, 09 March 2023 19:20
Greene named Opening Day starter for Reds
Thursday, 09 March 2023 17:19
Padres RHP Wacha 'in a great spot' after debut
Thursday, 09 March 2023 15:27
Retired Pujols open to coaching role in future
Thursday, 09 March 2023 11:59
Harper won't rush, eyes All-Star break for return
Thursday, 09 March 2023 09:51
Rodon headed to IL in latest hit to Yanks rotation
Thursday, 09 March 2023 07:48
The Czech Republic players (mostly) have day jobs
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 19:01
Padres hope injured Soto cleared to play in WBC
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 19:04
DeRosa sought Coach K's advice ahead of WBC
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 19:29
High note: Rangers' Perez sings Venezuela anthem
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 11:47
A look at the uniforms for the World Baseball Classic
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 07:21
Montas: I wasn't 100% when traded to Yankees
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:24
Coalition focuses on keeping Brewers in state
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 04:53
'The sickest tournament ever': Why this WBC could make history
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 14:58
Reds RHP Anderson makes major league camp
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 14:21
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