With Cuban pros eligible for their home country, the team made the semifinals. But only a few chose to play.
Why this World Baseball Classic is historic -- and complicated -- for Cuba
With Cuban pros eligible for their home country, the team made the semifinals. But only a few chose to play.
| Date: | Mar. 19, 2023 5:47 PM ET |
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‘Redefining Australian baseball’: World Baseball Classic run ends with defeat to Cuba
Dave Nilsson’s team bow out after 4-3 quarter-final defeat in TokyoAustralia threaten to get back on terms late but Cuba hold firmAustralia’s baseball adventure in Japan is over – but, to the very end, the national team players proved they can ...
Mar. 15, 2023 - The Guardian - World -
Trea Turner Leads U.S. Past Cuba and Into World Baseball Classic Final
Trea Turner and a stacked U.S. lineup won in a rout, with protests inside and outside the stadium marking Cuba’s first game in Miami since at least 1959.
Mar. 20, 2023 - NYT > Sports - Sports -
US routs Cuba 14-2 to reach World Baseball Classic final
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Mar. 20, 2023 - ABC News: Sports - Sports -
USA thrash Cuba to reach World Baseball Classic final as protesters invade field
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Mar. 19, 2023 - The Guardian - World -
Cuba 2-14 USA: World Baseball Classic 2023 semi-final – as it happened
US through to final, where they will meet Japan or MexicoA lot of the Cuban population of the Miami area comes from families who escaped from Fidel Castro’s regime and harbor negative thoughts about the current government, so the atmosphere might ...
Mar. 19, 2023 - The Guardian - World -
Cuba Will Play World Baseball Classic Game in Miami
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Mar. 18, 2023 - NYT > World News - World -
Cuba Will Play World Baseball Classic Game in Miami
Protests are likely, but some cheers are also expected as the team plays a World Baseball Classic semifinal game in the city with the highest Cuban population in the U.S.
Mar. 18, 2023 - NYT > Sports - Sports -
US to let MLB stars play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic
The United States will permit Major League Baseball players from Cuba to represent their home country in the World Baseball Classic next year
Mar. 10, 2023 - ABC News: Sports - Sports - MLB -
Cuba Allows Some Major Leaguers on World Baseball Classic Team
For the first time, Cuba has allowed some M.L.B. players to represent the team internationally. But many of the country’s biggest stars were left out, or declined their invitations.
Mar. 9, 2023 - NYT > Sports - Sports - MLB -
Great Britain's unlikely baseball heroes win in the World Baseball Classic
The story of the underdog is one of life's favorite fables.
Mar. 14, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic
A thrilling tournament ended emphatically with Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to give Japan its third W.B.C. crown.
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World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risks
This year’s World Baseball Classic left lasting memories, 47 games over two weeks that restored Japan’s supremacy and reinforced Shohei Ohtani’s unmatched ability while expanding the sport’s global footprint
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Japan’s Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic ‘Real’
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Japan’s Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic ‘Real’
Shohei Ohtani’s ability to dominate as a hitter and as a pitcher delivered a championship for Japan while establishing the World Baseball Classic as a must-watch tournament.
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Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic came of age
The two-way superstar’s once-in-a-century skillset led Japan over the US to a World Baseball Classic championship while helping vault the tournament to newfound levels of popularityTuesday’s World Baseball Classic final between the US and Japan ...
Mar. 22, 2023 - The Guardian - World -
Ohtani Shines as Japan Beats U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic
A thrilling tournament ended emphatically with Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to give Japan its third W.B.C. crown.
Mar. 22, 2023 - NYT > Top Stories - Top stories - Japan -
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Mar. 22, 2023 - World - CBSNews.com - World - Japan -
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
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Japan stuns U.S. in dramatic final out to win the World Baseball Classic
Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Mike Trout for the final out, leading Japan 3-2 over the U.S on Tuesday for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009.
Mar. 21, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Japan -
Japan stuns U.S. in dramatic final out to win the World Baseball Classic
Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Mike Trout for the final out, leading Japan 3-2 over the U.S on Tuesday for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009.
Mar. 21, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - Japan -
USA 2-3 Japan: World Baseball Classic final – as it happened
Japan win 3-2 over USA to capture third WBC titleOhtani whiffs Trout to end game in dramatic finishWe’re getting both national anthems! I love this, even if “The Star Spangled Banner” always suffers in comparison.Both teams’ rosters are out on the ...
Mar. 21, 2023 - The Guardian - World - Japan -
Ohtani closes in style as Japan edge USA for third World Baseball Classic title
Ohtani whiffs Trout to end game in dramatic finishAs it happened: Japan edge USA for third WBC titleShohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in the matchup the whole baseball world ...
Mar. 21, 2023 - The Guardian - World - Japan -
Japan beats United States 3-2 for World Baseball Classic championship
Japan beats United States 3-2 for World Baseball Classic championship
Mar. 21, 2023 - ABC News: Sports - Sports - Japan -
Japan to face U.S. in World Baseball Classic final
After a thrilling walk-off win against Mexico, Japan is set to face the United States in the World Baseball Classic final. CBS Sports HQ analyst Will Middlebrooks, a former third baseman for the Boston Red Sox, joins CBS News to preview the highly ...
Mar. 21, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories - Japan -
World Baseball Classic final: All you need to know ahead of USA vs Japan
The World Baseball Classic will reach its conclusion when Team USA takes on Japan in what should be an epic championship game to decide who takes home the WBC crown.
Mar. 21, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories - Japan