Italy stunned Team USA with an 8-6 victory in World Baseball Classic pool play Tuesday night, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s 20-year history that puts the Americans in jeopardy of not advancing to the knockout round.
Category: Baseball
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After Arozarena rant, Raleigh says ‘there’s no beef’
Cal Raleigh said there’s “no beef” between him and Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena, who unleashed an expletive-laced screed after the catcher declined to dap him up before an at-bat in the United States’ World Baseball Classic game against Mexico.
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Mets’ Lindor ‘100% optimistic’ about Opening Day
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor said he’s “100% optimistic” he’ll be ready for Opening Day after returning to action Tuesday for the first time since undergoing surgery.
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Luzardo cites stability as reason to stay with Phils
Jesus Luzardo cited the Phillies’ stable rotation and the good health he enjoyed in Philadelphia as the reasons to agreeing to a $135M deal with the franchise.
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Cora praises Durbin as Red Sox still to name 3B
Red Sox manager Alex Cora hasn’t yet committed to Caleb Durbin as his every-day third baseman, but he’s warming up to the idea as the trade acquisition gets more reps.
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Mets pitching prospect Tong optioned to minors
The Mets optioned pitching prospect Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse.
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Reds’ Greene to have surgery, targets July return
Reds ace Hunter Greene will have an arthroscopic procedure Wednesday to remove bone chips from his right elbow and is not expected to return until July.
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Arozarena unleashes Raleigh rant over WBC snub
Randy Arozarena had vulgar words for Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after he was left hanging at the World Baseball Classic.
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Lefty Luzardo, Phillies agree to 5-year extension
The Phillies locked in Jesus Luzardo a year before he was due to reach free agency by agreeing to a 5-year extension. The deal is worth $135M, sources told ESPN.