For Blue Jays' historic all-Italian battery, they're ready for the moment
The two ballplayers had never met before arriving in Dunedin, Fla., swapping out Italy’s azzurri blue for the Blue Jays’ shade. But now Giaconino Lasaracina and Giacomo Taschin are together. Not just as teammates and road trip roomies for the Single-A ballclub, though: They just might be the
10 of the coolest international baseball objects in the Hall of Fame
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a place of worship: There in
Hao-Yu Lee sets single-season record for hits by a player born in Taiwan
Tigers rookie Hao-Yu Lee had himself a night on Monday: The rookie second baseman went 3-for-3 with two walks -- reaching base all five times -- and driving in two runs in the Tigers' 8-5 win against the Pirates. Along the way, Lee put himself in the record
After 50 years and 30 countries, ex-MLB manager McLaren continues to 'spread the word of baseball'
Former big league manager John McLaren had his career planned from a young age, telling his schoolteachers, "I'm going to make a living in baseball.” But even the 74-year-old baseball lifer couldn't have predicted where the game would end up taking him.
Name a job, and he's likely done
Curtis Mead nearly chose a much more popular Aussie sport. But he didn't love to run
If Curtis Mead had listened to his father, he wouldn't have made his Red Sox debut on Monday night. He'd be a star in the Australian Football League.
That's not because his father is some anti-baseball zealot, though. He was a ballplayer himself, suiting up for the Adelaide Giants
Raw herring and homers: Honkbalweek has both
The cap worn by the 'Czech electrician' who struck out Shohei Ohtani enters Hall of Fame
He struck out Shohei Ohtani -- along with Lars Nootbaar and Munetaka Murakami, though those two K's didn’t receive nearly the same level of attention.
Venezuela's Classic cult hero breaks down the steal heard 'round the world
Red Sox Nation has Dave Roberts, his daring theft of second base jumpstarting Boston’s remarkable comeback in the 2004 ALCS.
For Venezuelans, they have Javier Sanoja, his ninth-inning steal setting up the game-winning run in this spring’s World Baseball Classic final against the USA.
But Venezuela
From North of the border to South Beach, Canadian talent driving Marlins' lineup
NEW YORK -- When Marlins catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks found out that he would be representing Team Canada at this spring’s World Baseball Classic, no one told him. There wasn’t a phone call or text, nor did he learn about it on TV the way some players discover they’ve been
Rodrigo López looks back at his career, the Classic, and Fernandomania
Speaking the global language of baseball in CDMX
Taiwanese fans go out of their way to thank Fairchild for epic Classic … literally
Stuart Fairchild is quick to admit his return to Spring Training after representing Team Chinese Taipei in the 2026 World Baseball Classic was a bit of a culture shock.
Sure, transitioning from the high-stakes at-bats of an international tournament to the “spring stats don’t matter” mentality at Guardians camp would be
Naming the All-World Baseball Classic second team roster
Salvy celebrates Venezuela's title run with a Classic tattoo
ARLINGTON -- It didn’t take long for Salvador Perez to commemorate Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic victory. Perez is carrying that memory on forever, unveiling a new tattoo on his left thigh that celebrates his native country’s first WBC title.
“It’s going to be with me the rest of my
The Team Italy espresso machine that had everyone buzzing fetches $16K at auction!
Editor's note: This story was originally published on March 19. Bidding for the espresso machine closed on March 23 with a winning bid of $16,510.
McLean raring to go in Classic title tilt: 'I'm built for this'
MIAMI -- When the United States assembled its super team for this World Baseball Classic, the selections were skewed toward established stars not just because of their talent but because of the guaranteed contracts that make them more prone to participate.
'It means the world': López reflects on Venezuela's Classic title
Classic hero Sanoja wants to bring winning ways to Marlins
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Back from Classic, Webb prepares for another Opening Day start
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Logan Webb made his final start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals in Houston, but he always planned to see the entire tournament through.
He accompanied his teammates to Miami for the final two rounds and soaked in the playoff-like atmosphere at loanDepot
López earns redemption for country with Classic championship
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Suárez returns to Reds a Classic hero -- and gets right back to work
MESA, Ariz. -- Eugenio Suárez couldn't help being a little tired when he rolled back into Reds camp after his triumphant experience with Team Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic.
“When I first talked to him, he was like ‘Man, I’d love to have a day to kind of
Arraez opens up about emotional experience winning gold with Venezuela
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The emotions came pouring out of Luis Arraez after he watched Venezuela defeat Team USA, 3-2, and win his country’s first World Baseball Classic title on Tuesday.
He fell to his knees and wept on the field. He belted the Venezuelan national anthem at the top
'I knew that moment was mine': Classic buzz driving Palencia
MESA, Ariz. -- Daniel Palencia walked through the Cubs' clubhouse on Friday afternoon, wearing a Venezuela jersey with his gold World Baseball Classic medal around his neck glistening with each step he took. The Cubs' closer smiled wide when he saw Pete Crow-Armstrong chatting with reporters.
"What timing,” Crow-Armstrong
After falling short of Classic title, Judge sets focus on winning one for Yanks
TAMPA, Fla. – There was still some anger in Aaron Judge’s stride as he walked through the familiar hallways of George M. Steinbrenner Field, replaying Team USA’s loss to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.
“You’re still thinking about the last couple of games. You’re mad about
The Classic is great. Here’s how to supercharge it even more
The World Baseball Classic began as something of an experiment 20 years ago.
Many thought it would fizzle and quickly become forgotten. Early on it was difficult for the event to garner attention, and to have clubs and players buy in.
Now, though, the decision to stick with it is