Baseball’s biggest and greatest stars are playing the World Baseball Classic, and now we will find out how many people in the U.S. will pay attention.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Mike Trout faced off against his LA Angels in Team USA’s WBC warmup – and nearly got hit
Trout, a three-time MVP winner with the Angels, played against his Los Angeles teammates in Thursday’s exhibition for Team USA.
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Team USA is fully aware they head into the WBC as underdogs, despite being the defending champs. But, like in 2017, they’re in it to win it.
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White Sox’s Luis Robert, Yoán Moncada finally get chance to play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic
Chicago White Sox stars Luis Robert and Yoán Moncada will be the first current MLB players representing Cuba in the World Baseball Classic.
White Sox’s Luis Robert, Yoán Moncada finally get chance to play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic
Chicago White Sox stars Luis Robert and Yoán Moncada will be the first current MLB players representing Cuba in the World Baseball Classic.
Nightengale’s Notebook: MLB’s drastic rule changes ‘going great’ – but could use tweaks
There are tweaks that MLB managers, players would like to see with the pitch clock, but all in all, the new rules have succeeded so far this spring.
How Manny Machado’s new $350 million deal gives Padres flexibility to sign more stars
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