Getty Images The Atlanta Braves made a pair of surprising roster moves on Monday, optioning both Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to the minors. Grissom and Shewmake had been in competition for the starting shortstop job. The Braves will instead enter the season with veteran Orlando Arcia serving as their […]
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Japan phenom Roki Sasaki to start vs. Mexico in WBC semis; here’s what makes 21-year-old so good
The World Baseball Classic is nearing its conclusion. Team USA and Cuba will play on Sunday for a spot in the finals. Japan and Mexico will then square off Monday to determine the other half of Tuesday’s championship game. Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama addressed his pitching plans on Sunday, announcing […]
2023 MLB season: Five playoff teams from 2022 who could fall out of the postseason in 2023
A few days ago, we highlighted five teams who missed the 2022 postseason who we believe are now better positioned to be part of this year’s tournament. With an introduction like that, you can only guess that this is a companion piece, focusing instead on the five playoff teams who […]
Japan phenom Roki Sasaki to start vs. Mexico in WBC semis; Shohei Ohtani could pitch in relief in title game
The World Baseball Classic is nearing its conclusion. Team USA and Cuba will play on Sunday for a spot in the finals. Japan and Mexico will then square off Monday to determine the other half of Tuesday’s championship game. Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama addressed his pitching plans on Sunday, announcing […]
Three reasons why Japan has dominated the competition at 2023 World Baseball Classic
Japan, unquestionably the most successful team in World Baseball Classic history, could add to its legacy on Monday night. A win against Mexico would send them to the finals, where they may become the first nation to hoist three WBC crowns. Japan is already the only team to have finished […]