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Aaron Judge hails World Baseball Classic crowds as 'bigger and better than the World Series'

Aaron Judge hails World Baseball Classic crowds as 'bigger and better than the World Series'

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated March 16 - 8:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

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.
Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to become first winner in Arlington

Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to become first winner in Arlington

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Updated March 16 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Kirkwood keeps taking it to the streets in IndyCar, and this time he won a new race to take over the series lead.
Italian team players celebrate WBC success with la dolce vita: espresso, wine and Armani

Italian team players celebrate WBC success with la dolce vita: espresso, wine and Armani

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated March 16 - 12:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

of espresso.
Henderson starts at third for US over Bregman, then homers in WBC

Henderson starts at third for US over Bregman, then homers in WBC

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 15 - 11:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gunnar Henderson started at third base for the United States over Alex Bregman Sunday night in the World Baseball Classic semifinals, then homered in the fourth inning against the Dominican Republic.
Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB

Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Posted March 15 - 11:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ten days later, the United States and the Dominican Republic would have kept on playing.
New union head says 2027 MLB work stoppage could disrupt plans for big leaguers at 2028 Olympics

New union head says 2027 MLB work stoppage could disrupt plans for big leaguers at 2028 Olympics

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated March 15 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A work stoppage that leads to canceled games during the 2027 Major League Baseball season could disrupt plans under discussion to have big league players participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Giants an out away from perfect game, a strike away from no-hitter in 7-1 win over Brewers

Giants an out away from perfect game, a strike away from no-hitter in 7-1 win over Brewers

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 15 - 5:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The San Francisco Giants were an out away from a perfect game and a strike away from a no-hitter before they were broken up by the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in a spring training game.
Shea Langeliers homers 3 times for the Athletics against the Kansas City Royals

Shea Langeliers homers 3 times for the Athletics against the Kansas City Royals

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 14 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers homered in all three of his three plate appearances in a spring training game Saturday against the Kansas City Royals.
3 pitches, 3 homers for Athletics in Cactus League matchup with Padres

3 pitches, 3 homers for Athletics in Cactus League matchup with Padres

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 13 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Henry Bolte, Breyson Guedez and Nick Kurtz homered on consecutive pitches from San Diego's Michael King in the Athletics' Cactus League game with the Padres on Friday.
For baseball's tallest hitters, robo-umps should bring consistency to a tricky strike zone

For baseball's tallest hitters, robo-umps should bring consistency to a tricky strike zone

Jay Cohen, Associated Press  |  Posted March 13 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

San Francisco Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge was logged at 6-foot-7 "and some change," he said. That was the measurement for the slugger for the major leagues' Automated Ball-Strike System.
Mark DeRosa owns 'overly confident' WBC remark before Team USA's loss to Italy

Mark DeRosa owns 'overly confident' WBC remark before Team USA's loss to Italy

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 12 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Manager Mark DeRosa says his premature comment about the United States having already punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals before facing Italy was just an "overly confident statement" and reiterated Thursday he knew nothing was guaranteed at that point.
Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Spring training could turn to summer in Arizona

Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Spring training could turn to summer in Arizona

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Posted March 11 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

even by Arizona standards.
MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

Ben Walker, Associated Press  |  Posted March 11 - 6:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was the most debated play of the year in Major League Baseball, perhaps the most dissected and discussed sequence in World Series history.
Reds' ace Hunter Greene could miss up to 4 months following right elbow surgery

Reds' ace Hunter Greene could miss up to 4 months following right elbow surgery

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 10 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cincinnati Reds' ace Hunter Greene is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday on his right elbow and could miss up to the first four months of the season.
Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBC

Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBC

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 9 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run drive in a big third inning to lead the United States over Mexico 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic at Houston's Daikin Park on Monday night.
Tarik Skubal won't make another WBC start, citing spring plan and contract stakes

Tarik Skubal won't make another WBC start, citing spring plan and contract stakes

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Posted March 9 - 4:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tarik Skubal didn't get a lot of sleep the last two nights as he mulled whether to pitch again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
Tarik Skubal rethinks World Baseball Classic plan after an emotional US start

Tarik Skubal rethinks World Baseball Classic plan after an emotional US start

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 8 - 4:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start.
Schwarber homers and Henderson gets 4 hits to lead United States over Britain 9-1 at WBC

Schwarber homers and Henderson gets 4 hits to lead United States over Britain 9-1 at WBC

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 7 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson had four hits and two RBIs as the United States rolled to a 9-1 victory over Britain on Saturday night at the World Baseball Classic.
Like father, like son: Lucas Ramirez hits 2 homers for Brazil in WBC with dad Manny Ramirez watching

Like father, like son: Lucas Ramirez hits 2 homers for Brazil in WBC with dad Manny Ramirez watching

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Updated March 6 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

555, to be exact.
Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract

Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Updated March 6 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Texas Rangers and outfielder Andrew McCutchen agreed to a minor league contract.