Coming into the spring, the Dominican Republic was considered one of the favorites to win the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Their imposing lineup included the likes of Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Julio Rodríguez, and other fearsome hitters resembled an All-Star Game starting nine. Yet with a 5-2 loss to Puerto […]
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Edwin Díaz injury update: Mets closer hurts right knee during celebration of Puerto Rico’s WBC upset
New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz suffered a right knee injury on the field during Puerto Rico’s post-win celebration following a World Baseball Classic upset against the Dominican Republic on Wednesday. Díaz, who closed out the victory that sent Puerto Rico to the quarterfinals, was helped off the field and […]
Freddie Freeman injury: Dodgers star is unlikely to play WBC game vs. Mexico after suffering hamstring injury
Getty Images Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman exited Canada’s World Baseball Classic game on Tuesday against Colombia with a “slight” hamstring issue, according to the broadcast. He was shown on replay running at a conservative pace after hitting a pop-up to end the top of the third inning. […]
Braves send Ian Anderson to minors, meaning a rookie will likely be part of Atlanta’s Opening Day rotation
The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday that they had demoted right-handers Ian Anderson and Bryce Elder to the minors, paving the way for a rookie lefty, either Jared Shuster or Dylan Dodd, to fill out their rotation. As it stands, Atlanta is expected to feature Max Fried, Spencer Strider, Charlie […]
Tigers limit Eduardo Rodriguez to just one appearance for Venezuela in 2023 World Baseball Classic
Getty Images Venezuela moved to 3-0 in the 2023 World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, defeating Nicaragua by a 4-1 final. Detroit Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez held the Nicaraguans to one run on seven hits over two frames, bending but not breaking before handing the game over to the bullpen. The […]