2013 World Baseball Classic

  1. Why Hanley Ramirez's Injury Should Not Be Blamed on the 2013 WBC

    When Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez left Tuesday night’s final of the World Baseball Classic after jamming his right thumb, it seemed like another great opportunity to loath the preseason event...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 3 months ago 1,598 reads 10 comments

  2. World Baseball Classic 2013: Players Who Will Carry Strong Play into MLB Season

    Another World Baseball Classic is in the books. The Dominican Republic, which didn't drop a single game during the tournament, took home the title to end Japan's streak. Puerto Rico was the event's surprise runner-up...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 3 months ago 1,750 reads 2 comments

  3. 5 International Players That Earned Themselves an MLB Future at the WBC

    Not only does the World Baseball Classic allow some of the MLB's top talent to compete for their countries, but it also provides an opportunity for players that are not a part of the league to showcase their talents...

    Robert Knapel Written by Robert Knapel about 3 months ago 590 reads 0 comments

  4. World Baseball Classic: Projecting Team USA's Roster in 2017

    Another World Baseball Classic, another disappointment for Team USA and its fans. Don't we all expect more success from the guys representing the country that invented the sport? ...

    Jeremy Dorn Written by Jeremy Dorn about 3 months ago 5,716 reads 58 comments

  5. Would the Dominican Republic Be Able to Turn WBC Title into World Series Title?

    On Tuesday night, the Dominican Republic team wrapped up the World Baseball Classic title with a 3-0 victory over the team from Puerto Rico...

    Joel Reuter Written by Joel Reuter about 3 months ago 2,974 reads 23 comments

  6. Handing Out Major Awards for the 2013 World Baseball Classic

    After 18 straight days of games, shocking upsets and one dominating team performance, it is time to put a final bow on the 2013 World Baseball Classic by handing out individual awards for the players who shined during the event...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 3 months ago 4,262 reads 10 comments

  7. Biggest Winners and Losers of the 2013 World Baseball Classic

    The 2013 World Baseball Classic drew to a climactic end Tuesday evening as the Dominican Republic captured their first title. The Dominicans were led by Robinson Cano , who was named tournament MVP after finishing with an impressive ...

    John Altamura Written by John Altamura about 3 months ago 1,467 reads 2 comments

  8. Rating David Wright's Performance at the World Baseball Classic

    If there is one player on Team USA who can leave the tournament with his head held high, it’s David Wright. The New York Mets third baseman led the team in most hitting categories despite only playing in four games in the tournament...

    Mathias Ask Written by Mathias Ask about 3 months ago 683 reads 1 comments

  9. Biggest Breakout Stars from the 2013 World Baseball Classic

    By loose definition, a breakout player is one that has a season-long performance that really stands out. A performance that we have never before seen the likes of from a particular player...

    Jason Lempert Written by Jason Lempert about 3 months ago 151 reads 0 comments

  10. World Baseball Classic 2013: How Dominican Republic Crushed the Competition

    The Dominican Republic made history on Tuesday night, completing a perfect 8-0 run through the competition in the 2013 World Baseball Classic...

    Pete Schauer Written by Pete Schauer about 3 months ago 1,606 reads 0 comments

  11. Grading the World Baseball Classic Performance of Top MLB Stars

    A number of big names put their talent on display during the 2013 World Baseball Classic , and it made for a very exciting tournament...

    Robert Knapel Written by Robert Knapel about 3 months ago 1,781 reads 1 comments

  12. Blue Jays Play Huge Role in Dominican Republic Triumph

    The Dominican Republic baseball team won all eight games they played across 13 days en route to their World Baseball Classic championship...

    Matthew Appleby Written by Matthew Appleby about 3 months ago 2,368 reads 5 comments

  13. Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic: Score, Grades and More for WBC 2013 Final

    The Dominican Republic made quick work of the opposition in the World Baseball Classic. The Dominicans won eight straight games, including a 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico, to claim ...

    Maxwell Ogden Written by Maxwell Ogden about 3 months ago 22,540 reads 29 comments

  14. World Baseball Classic 2013: Dominican Republic Wins Championship, Defeat PR 3-0

    The Dominican Republic is your new World Baseball Classic champion. The island nation just defeated Puerto Rico 3-0, in what was a Caribbean showdown for the WBC championship at San Francisco's AT&T Park...

    Carlos Torres Written by Carlos Torres about 3 months ago 9,694 reads 8 comments

  15. Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico: World Baseball Classic Live Score, Analysis

    SCORE UPDATE: Dominican Republic 3 Puerto Rico 0 W: Deduno L: Alvarado S: Rodney Dominican Republic WINS the 2013 WBC...

    Ron Juckett Written by Ron Juckett about 3 months ago 37,962 reads 39 comments

  16. WBC 2013: Yadier Molina Must Start Hitting for Puerto Rico to Beat the Dominican

    If Puerto Rico is going to win the World Baseball Classic, it needs prime production from every member of its lineup, especially cleanup hitter Yadier Molina ...

    Mathias Ask Written by Mathias Ask about 3 months ago 800 reads 0 comments

  17. World Baseball Classic 2013: A Dream Final for Caribbean Archrivals

    As expected, the Dominican Republic is in the 2013 World Baseball Classic final vs Puerto Rico. Raise your hand if you guessed it before the Classic started; I can barely see hands right now...

    Carlos Torres Written by Carlos Torres about 3 months ago 6,714 reads 0 comments

  18. Fernando Rodney Reveals Power of His Lucky Plantain, World Cowers with Fear

    The world doesn't stand a chance when Fernando Rodney brings his lucky plantain to the ballpark. The Dominican Republic moved past the Netherlands Monday night and will now play in the World Baseball Classic final against Puerto Rico...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 3 months ago 6,010 reads 1 comments

  19. The Most Memorable Moments from the 2013 World Baseball Classic

    With infallible superheros, heated brawls, merciful endings, comeback victories and sheer perfection, the 2013 World Baseball Classic truly had something for everyone...

    Rick Weiner Written by Rick Weiner about 3 months ago 2,781 reads 8 comments

  20. World Baseball Classic 2013 Final: Final Game Sets Up the Perfect Ending

    During the first semifinal of the 2013 World Baseball Classic , Puerto Rico upset Japan by a score of 3-1. In the second semifinal, the Dominican Republic came back to defeat the Kingdom of the Netherlands by 4-1...

    Maxwell Ogden Written by Maxwell Ogden about 3 months ago 2,552 reads 0 comments

  21. Team USA Baseball: Analyzing Biggest Factors in World Baseball Classic Letdown

    For the second time in three World Baseball Classics, the United States failed to reach the semifinals. For a country that's always viewed as one of the top contenders when the event begins, it's a massively disappointing outcome...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 3 months ago 437 reads 1 comments

  22. World Baseball Classic 2013: Key Players for Puerto Rico in Championship Game

    You may not have expected Puerto Rico to advance to the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, but they've done just that after defeating Japan , 3-1, in Sunday's semifinal contest...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 3 months ago 2,308 reads 0 comments

  23. Netherlands vs. Dominican Republic: Score, Grades, Analysis for WBC

    With a berth in the 2013 World Baseball Classic championship game on the line, the Dominican Republic used a big fifth inning to win, 4-1, over the Netherlands Monday night in San Francisco...

    Maxwell Ogden Written by Maxwell Ogden about 3 months ago 4,132 reads 2 comments

  24. World Baseball Classic Final 2013: Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic Preview

    In true baseball fashion, the 2013 World Baseball Classic final will be a battle between David and Goliath, when the surprising squad from Puerto Rico takes on the loaded Dominican Republic at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Tuesday...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 3 months ago 23,236 reads 40 comments

  25. Dominican Republic vs. Netherlands: World Baseball Classic Live Score, Analysis

    It was a matchup of pitching in the second semifinal between the Dominican Republic and the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic...

    Chris Stephens Written by Chris Stephens about 3 months ago 11,367 reads 17 comments