World Baseball Classic: Team USA holds off Dominican Republic to win on controversial strike three call, advance to WBC final

The U.S. bullpen held off the Dominican Republic by a score of 2-1, with the game ending on a questionable called strike three.

Mark DeRosa throws subtle shade at Padres after not using Mason Miller in WBC Final

San Diego Padres superstar closer Mason Miller was unused in the WBC final as Mark DeRosa cites team influence after Team USA's loss Tuesday.
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MLB: Phillies deny Jesús Luzardo permission to pitch for Venezuela in World Baseball Classic final stage

Despite his eagerness to represent Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, the Phillies have decided to keep Jesús Luzardo in spring training camp.

Juan Soto Sends Strong Message to Team USA After WBC Semifinal Loss

The Dominican Republic had a plethora of chances during its 2-1 loss to Team USA in the WBC semifinal to plate across more than one run, but USA’s pitching proved to be the dominant factor in the game,