
Beyond the brawl: World Baseball Classic scenes
Of course, there was the bunt single that turned into a brawl between the players - and the fans - in the Mexico-Canada WBC matchup. But the World ...

Japan routs Netherlands 16-4, reaches WBC semis
Two-time defending champion Japan hit a record-tying six home runs, scoring in all seven innings Sunday to rout the Netherlands 16-4 and reach the ...
Cards manager Mike Matheny to have back surgery
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny planned to leave the team after Sunday's spring training game and return to St. Louis for surgery to repair a ruptured ...

Fierce brawl mars Canada's 10-3 win over Mexico
A little bunt single turned this WBC matchup into a World Boxing Classic. Alfredo Aceves and several players threw nasty punches when a fierce, ...

Wright's grand slam leads US past Italy 6-2
With one swing, David Wright got the sputtering U.S. team off the mat in the World Baseball Classic. The New York Mets slugger hit a two-out grand ...

Dominican Republic beats Spain 6-3 at WBC
Carlos Santana homered, Robinson Cano had three hits and the Dominican Republic beat Spain 6-3 on Saturday at the World Baseball Classic.
Nasty brawl breaks out in Canada-Mexico WBC game
A nasty brawl broke out in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and Canada on Saturday, with Boston reliever Alfredo ...

Jeter, Rivera make spring training debuts
In a few years, this will be a scene from Old-Timers' Day: Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera walking on the field to loud ovations. For now, though, it ...

Yankees closer Rivera says this is final season
Mariano Rivera and his family walked into the pavilion behind the third-base stands at Steinbrenner Field followed by his New York Yankees' teammates.

Derek Jeter singles in return from broken ankle
New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter singled sharply to left field on his first pitch since breaking an ankle last fall in the AL championship series.

Cuba routs Taiwan 14-0 at World Baseball Classic
Yasmany Tomas hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning, helping Cuba rout Taiwan 14-0 Saturday in the second round of the World Baseball Classic.

Team USA falls flat in 5-2 loss to Mexico at WBC
Team USA has a lineup full of MVPs and All-Stars, and sent out the reigning NL Cy Young winner for its opening game of the World Baseball Classic.

Mexico rolls to 5-2 win over Team USA at WBC
When Mexico beat the United States during the 2006 World Baseball Classic, it was a little bittersweet because the team was headed home no matter what

Column: Streaks are nice, championships are better
Blowouts. Narrow margins of victory. Lucky breaks. Overwhelming opponents with superior skills. It all adds up to a pair of remarkable streaks in ...

Ailing Yankees creak toward opening day
As Derek Jeter dug in against Andy Pettitte, a familiar voice boomed from the top step of the dugout. "Hundred bucks if you drill him!" former ...

Rivera's family Florida bound for closing chapter
Mariano Rivera's family is on its way to Florida for the expected announcement that one of baseball's greatest relievers will retire after the season.
Knuckler Dickey says WBC role a great privilege
Many big-name pitchers found reason to say no to the World Baseball Classic. R.A. Dickey was an automatic yes. The knuckleball master, winner of the ...

Netherlands beats Cuba 6-2 in 2nd round of WBC
Jonathan Schoop hit a three-run homer to lead the Netherlands over Cuba 6-2 Friday in the second round of the World Baseball Classic. Curt Smith ...
Craig, Cardinals reach $31M, 5-year deal
Allen Craig, coming off a breakout season with the St. Louis Cardinals, agreed Friday to a $31 million, five-year contract that could be worth $43 ...

Dominican Republic beats Venezuela 9-3 in WBC
Before the Dominican Republic played its first game in the World Baseball Classic, Jose Reyes warned that the team's only goal was to win the ...

Teixeira confident Yankees can overcome injuries
Mark Teixeira is confident the New York Yankees can overcome key injuries likely to impact the team through the first month of the regular season.

Cardinals shortstop Furcal to have elbow surgery
St. Louis shortstop Rafael Furcal will undergo ligament replacement surgery in his right elbow and expects to miss the 2013 season. Furcal made the ...

Column: World Baseball Classic a flawed tournament
I'll admit that watching baseball late at night from Taiwan interested me, if only for an inning or so. Not so much for the product on the field, ...

Teixeira out 8 to 10 weeks with wrist injury
Mark Teixeira will to be out at least until early May with a strained right wrist tendon, the latest major injury setback for the New York Yankees.