Baseball’s version of 2026 March Madness is winding down to its final four. What has been… The post 2026 World Baseball Classic Semifinals: Matchups & Preview appeared first on Archynetys. Source link
PEORIA, Ariz. – After a brief break from Spring Training to represent Team Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, shortstop Xander Bogaerts was back in camp with the Padres at the Peoria Sports Complex on Friday, turning his focus toward preparing for the long Major League season ahead. Bogaerts appeared in four games for the … Read more
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Just when it felt like José Berríos was back to his old self, an MRI has thrown a wrench into those plans. Berríos was undergoing testing for insurance purposes, hoping to join Puerto Rico for the quarterfinal stage of the World Baseball Classic, but an MRI showed inflammation in his right elbow. … Read more
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Depending on your passport, it’s been a tough spring for Canada versus the United States. Back in February at the Winter Olympics, the Canadian women’s hockey team lost the gold medal game to the United States, 2-1 in overtime. Three days later, the men’s team lost their gold medal game… to the … Read more
HOUSTON – In a stunning start to their 2026 World Baseball Classic campaign, Great Britain delivered an early upset against the heavily favored United States, thanks to a first-pitch home… The post Nate Eaton Home Run: Great Britain vs. United States – MLB Highlights appeared first on News Directory 3. Source link
Japan and Chinese Taipei face off in what will likely be one of the greatest atmospheres you’ll find in a sporting event. The Tokyo Dome fans always turn out for Samurai Japan, with the ōendan — Japan’s cheering squad — pounding taiko drums, playing horns and cheering all game long. The difference this time is … Read more
DUNEDIN, Fla. — The conversations we’re having around the Blue Jays’ farm system have shifted drastically over the past couple of years. In the years that have passed since Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette came up the ladder representing the next great hope in Toronto, this system had struggled at times to develop impactful … Read more
The World Baseball Classic is finally here and the first game could have a huge impact on how Pool C shakes out. Australia finished second in the Tokyo pool in 2023, while Chinese Taipei – which upset Japan to win the 2024 Premier12 inside the Tokyo Dome – was relegated to a Qualifier after tiebreakers … Read more
After three years of waiting, the World Baseball Classic is almost here. I mean, it starts… The post WBC 2026: Must-See Games & Schedule appeared first on Archynetys. Source link
DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Blue Jays claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the Cubs on Wednesday afternoon. The move isn’t going to knock Canada’s overtime win over Czechia at the Olympics off the front page of tomorrow’s newspapers, but anything tied to the Blue Jays’ infield this spring matters. If the season started tomorrow, … Read more