stroman was fucking dealing last night. and i love that he pitches with a little attitude. great game by the Americans. Now thats how you close out a tourney!
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American Beauty: USA dominates PR in final
Must C: USA wins Classic0:59
David Robertson shuts the door to help the United States clinch their first World Baseball Classic title with an 8-0 win over Puerto Rico
By Doug Miller / MLB.com | March 23rd, 2017
LOS ANGELES -- The stars of American baseball have finally earned their World Baseball Classic stripes.
The United States got a brilliant pitching performance from starter and WBC 2017 MVPMarcus Stroman and plenty of offense from its All-Star-packed lineup of Major League luminaries to beat Puerto Rico, 8-0, in the championship game of the 2017 Classic on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.
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After three World Baseball Classics dating back to the inaugural tournament in 2006 in which Team USA never made it past the semifinals, the Americans won their first title in decisive style in front of a raucous, bipartisan crowd of 51,565 in Chavez Ravine.
To a man, the Americans said it was just a matter of time.
"We had to get off the schneid there," said Stroman, who didn't give up a hit until the seventh inning and finished with six-plus scoreless frames to nab the MVP honors. "Obviously our goal was to win it; every single person showed up to practice that first day with that mentality. We didn't just want to go out early or anything; we just wanted to show that baseball is passionate in America, and that's what we were able to do."
http://m.mlb.com/news/article/22047...co-for-first-classic-title/?topicid=209143850
Must C: USA wins Classic0:59
David Robertson shuts the door to help the United States clinch their first World Baseball Classic title with an 8-0 win over Puerto Rico
By Doug Miller / MLB.com | March 23rd, 2017
LOS ANGELES -- The stars of American baseball have finally earned their World Baseball Classic stripes.
The United States got a brilliant pitching performance from starter and WBC 2017 MVPMarcus Stroman and plenty of offense from its All-Star-packed lineup of Major League luminaries to beat Puerto Rico, 8-0, in the championship game of the 2017 Classic on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.
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After three World Baseball Classics dating back to the inaugural tournament in 2006 in which Team USA never made it past the semifinals, the Americans won their first title in decisive style in front of a raucous, bipartisan crowd of 51,565 in Chavez Ravine.
To a man, the Americans said it was just a matter of time.
"We had to get off the schneid there," said Stroman, who didn't give up a hit until the seventh inning and finished with six-plus scoreless frames to nab the MVP honors. "Obviously our goal was to win it; every single person showed up to practice that first day with that mentality. We didn't just want to go out early or anything; we just wanted to show that baseball is passionate in America, and that's what we were able to do."
http://m.mlb.com/news/article/22047...co-for-first-classic-title/?topicid=209143850
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Stroman dazzles en route to Classic MVP
Stroman is named WBC 2017 MVP1:10
Team USA pitcher Marcus Stroman receives the MVP for the 2017 World Baseball Classic
By Chad Thornburg / MLB.com | March 23rd, 2017
LOS ANGELES -- Marcus Stroman prides himself on being a big-game pitcher, and pitching Wednesday on one of baseball's biggest stages, he dominated.
Stroman dazzled for Team USA as it secured its first World Baseball Classic championship with an 8-0 victory, carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning and stifling a Puerto Rican lineup that had slugged its way through the tournament with a plus-37 run differential and a perfect 7-0 record. His performance earned him Most Valuable Player honors for the tournament as well as a spot on the 2017 All-World Baseball Classic Team.
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"I love pitching in these moments, I love the atmosphere," Stroman said. "I feel like the bigger the game, the more I'm able to get up, the more effective I am. ... This was probably one of the biggest, if not the biggest, game I've ever pitched in."
http://m.mlb.com/news/article/22049...man-shuts-down-puerto-rico/?topicid=209143850
Stroman is named WBC 2017 MVP1:10
Team USA pitcher Marcus Stroman receives the MVP for the 2017 World Baseball Classic
By Chad Thornburg / MLB.com | March 23rd, 2017
LOS ANGELES -- Marcus Stroman prides himself on being a big-game pitcher, and pitching Wednesday on one of baseball's biggest stages, he dominated.
Stroman dazzled for Team USA as it secured its first World Baseball Classic championship with an 8-0 victory, carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning and stifling a Puerto Rican lineup that had slugged its way through the tournament with a plus-37 run differential and a perfect 7-0 record. His performance earned him Most Valuable Player honors for the tournament as well as a spot on the 2017 All-World Baseball Classic Team.
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"I love pitching in these moments, I love the atmosphere," Stroman said. "I feel like the bigger the game, the more I'm able to get up, the more effective I am. ... This was probably one of the biggest, if not the biggest, game I've ever pitched in."
http://m.mlb.com/news/article/22049...man-shuts-down-puerto-rico/?topicid=209143850
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Yadi, Balentien among All-Classic Team standouts
Along with Hosmer, pair selected unanimously to field of 12 honorees
Molina propels P.R. in Classic0:58
Yadier Molina puts on a master defensive clinic and delivers with the bat for Team Puerto Rico in the 2017 World Baseball Classic
By Manny Randhawa / MLB.com | March 23rd, 2017
Following a thrilling World Baseball Classic that culminated in the United States winning its first title thanks to Wednesday's 8-0 win over Puerto Rico, World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI) announced the All-World Baseball Classic Team.
From the champions, tournament Most Valuable Player Marcus Stroman of the Blue Jays (2.35 ERA, six-plus scoreless innings in final), Eric Hosmer of the Royals (unanimous choice) and Christian Yelich of the Marlins were selected. Stroman, as WBC 2017 MVP, joined Japan's Daisuke Matsuzaka ('06 and '09) and the Dominican Republic's Robinson Cano ('13) as MVPs in Classic history.
From Team Puerto Rico, which finished as runner-up for a second consecutive tournament, Yadier Molina of the Cardinals (unanimous choice), Javier Baez of the Cubs, Carlos Correa of the Astros, Francisco Lindor of the Indians and Carlos Beltran of the Astros were selected. Molina became only the second two-time All-WBC honoree, joining Matsuzaka (2006, '09).
From the the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Wladimir Balentien was selected unanimously. Balentien hit .615 with four home runs and 12 RBIs in the tournament.
From Japan, pitcher Kodai Senga made the All-WBC team after posting a 0.82 ERA with 16 strikeouts and one walk in 11 innings.
Balentien's five-RBI game
Wladimir Balentien paces the Netherlands' offense with a 3-for-4 game, bashing two homers, driving in five and scoring three runs
From the Dominican Republic, Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco earned a selection. Polanco hit .579 with a home run for the D.R., which claimed the 2013 Classic title.
From Israel, a team that made a surprising early run in the Classic, pitcher Josh Zeid earned all-tournament honors with 10 scoreless innings. He struck out 10 and allowed just five hits in that span.
http://m.mlb.com/news/article/22052...hosmer-on-all-classic-team/?topicid=209143850
Along with Hosmer, pair selected unanimously to field of 12 honorees
Molina propels P.R. in Classic0:58
Yadier Molina puts on a master defensive clinic and delivers with the bat for Team Puerto Rico in the 2017 World Baseball Classic
By Manny Randhawa / MLB.com | March 23rd, 2017
Following a thrilling World Baseball Classic that culminated in the United States winning its first title thanks to Wednesday's 8-0 win over Puerto Rico, World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI) announced the All-World Baseball Classic Team.
From the champions, tournament Most Valuable Player Marcus Stroman of the Blue Jays (2.35 ERA, six-plus scoreless innings in final), Eric Hosmer of the Royals (unanimous choice) and Christian Yelich of the Marlins were selected. Stroman, as WBC 2017 MVP, joined Japan's Daisuke Matsuzaka ('06 and '09) and the Dominican Republic's Robinson Cano ('13) as MVPs in Classic history.
From Team Puerto Rico, which finished as runner-up for a second consecutive tournament, Yadier Molina of the Cardinals (unanimous choice), Javier Baez of the Cubs, Carlos Correa of the Astros, Francisco Lindor of the Indians and Carlos Beltran of the Astros were selected. Molina became only the second two-time All-WBC honoree, joining Matsuzaka (2006, '09).
From the the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Wladimir Balentien was selected unanimously. Balentien hit .615 with four home runs and 12 RBIs in the tournament.
From Japan, pitcher Kodai Senga made the All-WBC team after posting a 0.82 ERA with 16 strikeouts and one walk in 11 innings.
Balentien's five-RBI game
Wladimir Balentien paces the Netherlands' offense with a 3-for-4 game, bashing two homers, driving in five and scoring three runs
From the Dominican Republic, Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco earned a selection. Polanco hit .579 with a home run for the D.R., which claimed the 2013 Classic title.
From Israel, a team that made a surprising early run in the Classic, pitcher Josh Zeid earned all-tournament honors with 10 scoreless innings. He struck out 10 and allowed just five hits in that span.
http://m.mlb.com/news/article/22052...hosmer-on-all-classic-team/?topicid=209143850
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MLB International Plan Clarified: WBC in 2021, No Asia Opener in 2020
by Kevin Reichard on June 30, 2019 in Major-League Baseball
With the Boston Red Sox/New York Yankees series at London Stadium deemed a success, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred laid out the current MLB international plan: No Asia opener in 2020, potentially more games across Europe, and the return of the World Baseball Classic in 2021.
The 2019 MLB season began early, when the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics opened in March in Tokyo. The current agreement with the players union allows for a 2020 opener in Asia as well, but Manfred says that MLB will pass on any Asia offer. With the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals set to play in London during the 2020 season, Manfred says his office’s focus will be on Europe, though there may be additional games scheduled in Mexico (this season saw spring-training and regular-season games played in Mexico). From AP:
“I would like to have sustained play in Europe,” Manfred said. “I’m glad we’re coming back next year. I’d like to be back after that. But I am interested in having play in other cities in Europe.”
Manfred would not identify which cities interest him.
“We’re really at a very preliminary point. They key thing with any city is the facility,” he said. “A lot of people will tell you they can build a ballpark. Until you get on the ground and figure whether a particular facility can be configured for baseball, it’s just premature to get into other cities.”
International play has been deemed a success in the NFL, where the Jacksonville Jaguars have established roots in London thanks to an annual games.
Meanwhile, Manfred confirmed the return of the World Baseball Classic in 2021. The tournament begins with play around the globe before later rounds take place in the United States. It was deemed a success in 2017, with strong crowds in Tokyo and the United States, culminating with a tournament record crowd of 51,565 for the championship game at Dodger Stadium. You can read more about the WBC plans at our sister site, Spring Training Online. One interesting twist we may see in 2021: a European site. The 2017 WBC sites were located in Tokyo, South Korea and the United States; given MLB’s current love affair with Europe, it would not be too surprising to see the WBC extended there as well.
https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/06/...2RCbUdlQaVyhkl1bcm0CkC1yZsugTneDRjcZa3-j-RSy4
by Kevin Reichard on June 30, 2019 in Major-League Baseball
With the Boston Red Sox/New York Yankees series at London Stadium deemed a success, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred laid out the current MLB international plan: No Asia opener in 2020, potentially more games across Europe, and the return of the World Baseball Classic in 2021.The 2019 MLB season began early, when the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics opened in March in Tokyo. The current agreement with the players union allows for a 2020 opener in Asia as well, but Manfred says that MLB will pass on any Asia offer. With the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals set to play in London during the 2020 season, Manfred says his office’s focus will be on Europe, though there may be additional games scheduled in Mexico (this season saw spring-training and regular-season games played in Mexico). From AP:
“I would like to have sustained play in Europe,” Manfred said. “I’m glad we’re coming back next year. I’d like to be back after that. But I am interested in having play in other cities in Europe.”
Manfred would not identify which cities interest him.
“We’re really at a very preliminary point. They key thing with any city is the facility,” he said. “A lot of people will tell you they can build a ballpark. Until you get on the ground and figure whether a particular facility can be configured for baseball, it’s just premature to get into other cities.”
International play has been deemed a success in the NFL, where the Jacksonville Jaguars have established roots in London thanks to an annual games.
Meanwhile, Manfred confirmed the return of the World Baseball Classic in 2021. The tournament begins with play around the globe before later rounds take place in the United States. It was deemed a success in 2017, with strong crowds in Tokyo and the United States, culminating with a tournament record crowd of 51,565 for the championship game at Dodger Stadium. You can read more about the WBC plans at our sister site, Spring Training Online. One interesting twist we may see in 2021: a European site. The 2017 WBC sites were located in Tokyo, South Korea and the United States; given MLB’s current love affair with Europe, it would not be too surprising to see the WBC extended there as well.
https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/06/...2RCbUdlQaVyhkl1bcm0CkC1yZsugTneDRjcZa3-j-RSy4
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World Baseball Classic to expand from 16 to 20 nations as Qualifiers announced
28/01/2020
Location, dates, teams and pools have been announced for the qualifiers in March.
NEW YORK -- The WBSC-sanctioned World Baseball Classic will expand from 16 to 20 national teams, with qualifying events to take place in March for the four additional spots in the global tournament, it was announced today.
Two qualifiers (modified double-elimination format) will be staged at the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona, from 12-25 March:
All 16 teams from the 2017 World Baseball Classic return for the 2021 edition, including Australia, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Mexico, Puerto Rico, USA and Venezuela.
“WBSC is excited to further strengthen ties with Major League Baseball and the MLBPA through the expansion of the World Baseball Classic, which will see an increase from 16 to 20 teams and include more of our National Federations,” said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari. “WBSC applauds MLB’s continued efforts and shared vision of globalizing our great game.”
In total, 28 of WBSC's National Baseball Federations will take part in the World Baseball Classic, either through the main event or its qualifiers.
USA is the current defending World Baseball Classic champion.
28/01/2020
Location, dates, teams and pools have been announced for the qualifiers in March.
NEW YORK -- The WBSC-sanctioned World Baseball Classic will expand from 16 to 20 national teams, with qualifying events to take place in March for the four additional spots in the global tournament, it was announced today.
Two qualifiers (modified double-elimination format) will be staged at the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona, from 12-25 March:
- Pool 1 (12-17 March): Brazil, France, Germany, Nicaragua, Pakistan and South Africa
- Pool 2 (20-25 March): Czech Republic, Great Britain, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines and Spain
All 16 teams from the 2017 World Baseball Classic return for the 2021 edition, including Australia, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Mexico, Puerto Rico, USA and Venezuela.
“WBSC is excited to further strengthen ties with Major League Baseball and the MLBPA through the expansion of the World Baseball Classic, which will see an increase from 16 to 20 teams and include more of our National Federations,” said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari. “WBSC applauds MLB’s continued efforts and shared vision of globalizing our great game.”
In total, 28 of WBSC's National Baseball Federations will take part in the World Baseball Classic, either through the main event or its qualifiers.
USA is the current defending World Baseball Classic champion.
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Marlins to host final of World Baseball Classic
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MIAMI -- Next year's World Baseball Classic will be played in Taiwan, Tokyo, Phoenix and Miami, with the Marlins hosting the semifinals and final along with half of the quarterfinals.
The fifth edition of the tournament will be played from March 9-23 next year. There will be four groups of five teams. Those are the 16 participants in the 2017 tournament plus four qualifiers to be determined during a 12-nation tournament this March 13-25 at Tucson, Arizona.
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MIAMI -- Next year's World Baseball Classic will be played in Taiwan, Tokyo, Phoenix and Miami, with the Marlins hosting the semifinals and final along with half of the quarterfinals.
The fifth edition of the tournament will be played from March 9-23 next year. There will be four groups of five teams. Those are the 16 participants in the 2017 tournament plus four qualifiers to be determined during a 12-nation tournament this March 13-25 at Tucson, Arizona.
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I may be the only one on this site who cares about this but Ill be watching every game this year. had so much fun in 2017 watching Team USA win it all im ready to do it again. been a long 6 years
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The World Baseball Classic returns this spring for the first time since 2017, and before games begin on March 8, the 20 participants will stage team workouts. They will also play exhibition games against local teams, including some from the Major Leagues.
Below is the schedule for the workouts and exhibition games for every team participating in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. (Dates and times are subject to change.)
Pool C Teams
Canada; Colombia; Great Britain; Mexico; USA
Monday, March 6: Team arrivals
Tuesday, March 7: Team workouts
USA (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Mexico (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Colombia (Mesa, Ariz.)
Canada (Mesa, Ariz.)
Great Britain (Phoenix)
Wednesday, March 8: Exhibition Game 1
Cleveland vs. Mexico (1:05 p.m. MST at Goodyear)
Oakland vs. Colombia (1:05 p.m. MST at Mesa)
Chicago Cubs vs. Canada (1:05 p.m. MST at Mesa)
Milwaukee vs. Great Britain (1:10 p.m. MST at Phoenix)
San Francisco vs. USA (7:05 p.m. MST at Scottsdale)
Thursday, March 9: Exhibition Game 2
Chicago White Sox vs. Colombia (1:05 p.m. MST at Glendale)
Kansas City vs. Great Britain (1:05 p.m. MST at Surprise)
Los Angeles Angels vs. USA (1:10 p.m. MST at Tempe)
Colorado vs. Mexico (1:10 p.m. MST at Scottsdale)
Seattle vs. Canada (1:10 p.m. MST at Peoria)
Friday, March 10: Team workouts
at Chase Field
Saturday, March 11: First round begins
at Chase Field
https://www.mlb.com/news/world-baseball-classic-2023-workout-dates
Below is the schedule for the workouts and exhibition games for every team participating in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. (Dates and times are subject to change.)
Pool C Teams
Canada; Colombia; Great Britain; Mexico; USA
Monday, March 6: Team arrivals
Tuesday, March 7: Team workouts
USA (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Mexico (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Colombia (Mesa, Ariz.)
Canada (Mesa, Ariz.)
Great Britain (Phoenix)
Wednesday, March 8: Exhibition Game 1
Cleveland vs. Mexico (1:05 p.m. MST at Goodyear)
Oakland vs. Colombia (1:05 p.m. MST at Mesa)
Chicago Cubs vs. Canada (1:05 p.m. MST at Mesa)
Milwaukee vs. Great Britain (1:10 p.m. MST at Phoenix)
San Francisco vs. USA (7:05 p.m. MST at Scottsdale)
Thursday, March 9: Exhibition Game 2
Chicago White Sox vs. Colombia (1:05 p.m. MST at Glendale)
Kansas City vs. Great Britain (1:05 p.m. MST at Surprise)
Los Angeles Angels vs. USA (1:10 p.m. MST at Tempe)
Colorado vs. Mexico (1:10 p.m. MST at Scottsdale)
Seattle vs. Canada (1:10 p.m. MST at Peoria)
Friday, March 10: Team workouts
at Chase Field
Saturday, March 11: First round begins
at Chase Field
https://www.mlb.com/news/world-baseball-classic-2023-workout-dates
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