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Gerrit Cole pitches scoreless inning in first spring training appearance since Tommy John surgery
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (475+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " Gerrit Cole returned to a mound to pitch in a game after a 377-day absence and threw a scoreless first inning Wednesday for the New York Yankees in an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox. Cole threw…...
The WBC is thriving. Rob Manfred says MLB might consider moving it to midseason
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (59+ words) The WBC is thriving. Rob Manfred says MLB might consider moving it to midseason'Click2Houston Who's enforcing Houston's rodeo new dress code? And what counts as "revealing'? Here's what we know. Cyber expert shares tips to protect bank accounts amid Iran-Israel…...
U.S. falls short again in WBC final as Venezuela stuns star-studded roster
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (706+ words) MIAMI " Aaron Judge walked slowly back and forth in the United States dugout Tuesday night while Venezuelan players shed tears and fell to their knees to celebrate the country's first World Baseball Classic title. Other players from the Americans' $320 million…...
Expect a festive WBC final crowd as the US plays Venezuela at an uncomfortable political moment
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (377+ words) MIAMI " After nearly getting eliminated in the group stage last week, the United States plays Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic championship on Tuesday night in a game with political overtones. Aaron Judge, Roman Anthony and Kyle Schwarber lead a…...
Paul Skenes shines in the WBC spotlight, treats it same as Pirates outings
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (573+ words) MIAMI " Paul Skenes pitched with poise through pressure, dispatching a series of stars on a night of great stakes in a sold-out stadium with millions watching on TV. This was the type of game he never sees with the Pittsburgh…...
MLB Free Agency: 2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (53+ words) MLB Free Agency: 2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason'Click2Houston Rodeo attire sparks online debate: Should Houston rodeo enforce a dress code? Gusty winds leads to ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport Mother charged…...
Aaron Judge hails World Baseball Classic crowds as 'bigger and better than the World Series"
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (743+ words) MIAMI " On a night when All-Stars and future Hall of Famers thrilled fans and each other until the final out, Aaron Judge proclaimed the World Baseball Classic had grown into the sport's biggest event. "The World Series I was in,…...
Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (374+ words) MIAMI " Ten days later, the United States and the Dominican Republic would have kept on playing. Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on…...
U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to reach 3rd straight WBC title game
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (612+ words) MIAMI " Team USA's celebration after beating the Dominican Republic on Sunday night in the World Baseball Classic semifinals was electric and brief. NL Cy Young award winner Paul Skenes roared "Let's go!" after the final out. Closer Mason Miller let…...
Junior Caminero hits Dominican Republic's record 15th home run of World Baseball Classic
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (53+ words) Junior Caminero hits Dominican Republic's record 15th home run of World Baseball Classic'Click2Houston Behind the scenes at the Oscars: What you didn't see on camera The Latest: Trump calls for allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz Closing arguments set in…...