Two days after his brother suffered a season-ending injury, Alexis Diaz struggled on the mound in Puerto Rico’s loss.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
‘It was sick’: Team USA in awe watching WBC coach Ken Griffey Jr’s home run
One of the greatest players in MLB history put on show for Team USA’s players ahead of the WBC showdown vs. Venezuela.
Players love it and MLB teams hate it, but injuries won’t shut down WBC
The WBC may have flaws. It drives managers crazy with the restrictions placed on players by major-league teams. But it’s here to stay.
Don’t blame the World Baseball Classic. Edwin Diaz’s injury was simply a ‘freak accident’
Edwin Diaz’s injury suffered during WBC celebrations was a “gut punch,” but faulting the tourney’s existence doesn’t do anybody any good
‘Jacked up’: Mike Trout propels USA past Colombia, advances to WBC quarterfinals
Mike Trout drove in all three runs for Team USA in their 3-2 win over Colombia. USA advances to the WBC quarterfinals to play Venezuela on Saturday.
‘Good to be back’: Ken Griffey Jr., having time of his life serving as Team USA’s hitting coach in WBC
Ken Griffey Jr., 53, made an indelible impact on the baseball world as a player, and now he’s hoping to leave his legacy as a coach with Team USA.
USA crushes Canada, now back in full control of fate to advance in World Baseball Classic
Team USA obliterated Canada on Monday night, and now only need only a victory over Colombia to advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.
Joey Meneses slugs two homers, becomes overnight cult hero in Mexico in win over Team USA in WBC
Joey Meneses, a 30-year-old minor-league journeyman, led Mexico to an 11-5 rout over Team USA with two home runs in the WBC.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Bobby Witt Jr. ‘soaking it all in’ as Team USA’s youngest player for WBC
After a stellar rookie campaign, the Kansas City Royals shortstop earned himself a spot on the Team USA roster for the 2023 WBC.
Nolan Arenado leads Team USA to WBC victory, attempts to shed past big-stage struggles
Nolan Arenado appeared to put a wretched performance in the last World Baseball Classic behind him in Team USA’s win over Great Britain on Saturday.