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The Dugout: Colorado Rockies Spring Training 2011

In conclusion, the Colorado Rockies can be compared and contrasted. What better way to embrace the oncoming nothingness than by reading about the history of the Rockies in today's Dugout, which follows. Facebook / Twitter The Dugout **Online Host**...

ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Crew Talks About Changes, Upcoming Season

ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball broadcast will kick off its 20th season on the air in 10 days when it opens the regular season on the night of April 5 in Philadelphia with the world champion Phillies hosting the Atlanta Braves. Play-by-play announcer Jon Miller and color commentator Joe Morgan have been fixtures in the booth...

'Wa' Reigns Supreme at WBC

LOS ANGELES -- It's all about the Wa, the forfeiture of self for the unity and harmony of the greater good, or team. You could sense Wa all around Monday night, as Japan and South Korea engaged in one of the finest back-to-basics baseball games you might ever see. Wa was there in the sacrifice flies bringing home runners,...

'Wa' Reigns Supreme at WBC

In Classic, Japan Still on Top of World

LOS ANGELES (March 23) -- Three years since it began, nothing has changed at the World Baseball Classic.Japan, which won the inaugural Classic in 2006, successfully defends its title, prevailing in a 5-3 extra-inning nailbiter over bitter rival South Korea on the strength of its greatest star. Ichiro Suzuki's fourth hit in...

World Baseball Classic News From the Web

05/21/12 : World Baseball Classic: Israel, managed by Bra Source: SceneDaily JERUSALEMâWith a pair of Jewish ex-major leaguers on his roster, the new coach of Israel's team in the World Baseball Classic says his squad is already a legitimate contender.
05/07/12 Cuban Talented Pitchers for 3rd World Baseball Classic Source: Radio Cadena Agramonte (English) JosÃ© Elosegui, one of the best pitching coaches in Cuba, said his country has enough talent in this area to compete in the 3rd World Baseball Classic.
03/22/12 Roger Dean Stadium to host World Baseball Classic... Source: The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL Roger Dean Stadium is one of four international ballparks selected to host qualifying rounds this fall for the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
03/22/12 Venues, pools set for 2013 World Baseball Classic... Source: MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks The winners of each Qualifying Pool will advance to compete in the 2013 World Baseball Classic tournament next March.

Background on World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is an international baseball tournament sanctioned by the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) and created by Major League Baseball (MLB), the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), and other professional baseball leagues and their players associations around the world.

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