 | The Dominican Republic entered the World Baseball Classic with a star-studded roster of Major League standouts and finished as champions, defeating Puerto Rico, 3-0, in a soggy championship final at AT&T; Park.
More» Team DR bests Puerto Rico to win Classic |
 | Jose Reyes set the tone for the Dominican Republic with a leadoff double in the championship game against Puerto Rico, and his countrymen followed his lead in a 3-0 victory.
More» Reyes on winning Classic for the Dominicans |
 | The 2013 MetLife All-World Baseball Classic Team was announced on Wednesday, with fans around the globe participating in the balloting process for the first time, and not surprisingly, the team is dominated by the country that took the championship on the strength of an unbeaten run.
More» Cano discusses winning Classic MVP |
 | Robinson Cano displayed all of his talents in the World Baseball Classic, crushing baseballs and making defensive gems look effortless, and he earned Most Valuable Player honors for his steady excellence through the Dominican Republic's unbeaten run to the championship.
More» |
 | The World Baseball Classic lived up to its billing in 2013. The only problem? It won't come around again until 2017.
More» Dominican Republic hoist the Classic trophy |
| When Puerto Rico's World Baseball Classic ride ended Tuesday night at AT&T; Park -- Angel Pagan's home field -- there weren't feelings of regret or disappointment because the center fielder was able to visualize the sights of his nation.
More» |
 | The final game of the World Baseball Classic ended like every other for the Dominican Republic -- with closer Fernando Rodney and his teammates pointing to the sky as part of the closer's unique victory celebration.
More» Rodney closes out the Classic with strikeout |
 | The third edition of the World Baseball Classic was "a home run," Tim Brosnan, MLB's executive vice president of business operations, said on Tuesday night as the Dominican Republic players were celebrating their tournament victory on the soggy AT&T; Park field.
More» Dominican Republic hoist the Classic trophy |
| Dodgers infielder Hanley Ramirez exited the Dominican Republic's 3-0 win in the World Baseball Classic championship game in the sixth inning on Tuesday night after jamming his right thumb earlier in the game.
More» |
 | Moises Alou, only five years removed from his last game as a Major Leaguer, either played with or against many of the players who comprised the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic roster.
More» Alou on Team DR advancing to Classic final |
| Carlos Santana is scheduled to rejoin the Indians within the next couple of days, but manager Terry Francona did not have an exact return date as of Wednesday morning.
More»Santana key component of Indians lineup |
 | When Fernando Cabrera nailed down the final two outs of Puerto Rico's semifinal victory over Japan on Sunday night, it was his third save of the Classic in four appearances.
More» Cabrera gets final out of Puerto Rico's win |
 | Tony Pena has been in baseball as a player, coach and manager for more than three decades, and he clearly loves his job.
More»Pena, Tejada on what winning Classic might mean |
 | Miguel Tejada has a long history with the Bay Area and a long history with the World Baseball Classic.
More»Tejada on Dominican squad's growth in Classic |
 | The meeting between Caribbean rivals Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic for the World Baseball Classic championship on Tuesday night was the fulfillment of a projection made by the teams' managers when the Classic opened earlier in the month.
More»Rodriguez on Puerto Rico-Dominican Republic rivalry |
 | Roberto Clemente was well before Angel Pagan's time, but there is a link to the legend that keeps the greatest of all Puerto Rican ballplayers in the thoughts of the Giants' center fielder and leadoff man for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic.
More»Rodriguez on Pagan's veteran presence in clubhouse |
 | The Dominican Republic completed its steady march to the World Baseball Classic final with a comeback victory Monday night at AT&T; Park, defeating the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 4-1, to advance to the championship game.
More» Team DR rallies to advance to Classic final |
| Manager Tony Pena had all his firepower on display Monday, thanks to one big inning by the club's best-known players. A breakout fifth frame led to a 4-1 win over the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
More» |
| As Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic prepare to meet in the Classic's championship round Tuesday night, an odd quirk of the tournament will be revealed.
More»Rodriguez on preparing Puerto Rico squad for final |
| After a rocky start, Edinson Volquez settled in on Monday night and gave the Dominican Republic what it needed: five strong innings in a 4-1 win over the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
More» |
© 2001- MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All rights reserved.
The following are trademarks or service marks of Major League Baseball entities and may be used only with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. or the relevant Major League Baseball entity: Major League, Major League Baseball, MLB, the silhouetted batter logo, World Series, National League, American League, Division Series, League Championship Series, All-Star Game, and the names, nicknames, logos, uniform designs, color combinations, and slogans designating the Major League Baseball clubs and entities, and their respective mascots, events and exhibitions.
Use of the Website signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (updated 01.11.2013).
Please click on the following link if you are searching for information for the World Boxing Council (WBC).
Powered By