Great Britain’s Nate Eaton greeted Team USA pitcher Tarik Skubal with a home run on the first pitch of the game Saturday, as the defending American League Cy Young Award winner made his only start of the World Baseball Classic in Houston, a 9-1 U.S. win.
Category: Baseball
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Astros’ Peña ‘very uncertain’ over finger’s healing
Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña expressed his uncertainty over a timeline to return from a broken finger, saying his goal is to be ready for Opening Day.
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Skubal fans five, allows leadoff HR in WBC start
Great Britain’s Nate Eaton greeted Team USA pitcher Tarik Skubal with a home run on the first pitch of the game Saturday night, as the defending American League Cy Young Award winner made his only start of the World Baseball Classic in Houston.
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Jays’ Scherzer tosses 4 no-hit innings in debut
Max Scherzer looked sharp in his first spring training outing for the Blue Jays, with the 41-year-old throwing four no-hit innings in a win over the Phillies on Saturday.
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Albies’ walk-off leads Netherlands to WBC stunner
Braves star Ozzie Albies slugged a walk-off 3-run home run Saturday to lead the Netherlands to a dramatic win over Nicaragua at the World Baseball Classic.
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Albies’ walkoff leads Netherlands to WBC stunner
Braves star Ozzie Albies slugged a walkoff 3-run home run on Saturday to lead the Netherlands to a dramatic win over Nicaragua at the World Baseball Classic.
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Ohtani hits grand slam as Japan cruises in WBC
Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 to win its opener at the World Baseball Classic.
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WBC predictions: Will Japan repeat or is United States the team to beat?
Our experts make their picks for every round of the 2026 WBC — from pool play through the championship game.
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Astros add catcher Vázquez on minor league deal
The Houston Astros signed veteran catcher Christian Vázquez to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training, the team announced on Saturday.