Jair Jurrjens finally signed his contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday evening. Originally reaching an agreement for a Major League contract worth $1.5 million it was re-structured after a physical raised…
Category: 2013 World Baseball Classic
Netherlands beat Paradise Valley Community College in another WBC Warm-Up
The Netherlands continued their exhibition schedule on Thursday when they defeated the Paradise Valley Community College by a score of 8-1. They are now 2-1 in three games preparing for the 2013…
Insurance Company MetLife new global sponsor for 2013 World Baseball Classic
Press Release World Baseball Classic, Inc. Title Sponsor of the MetLife All-World Baseball Classic Team, MetLife Blimps to Provide Unique Broadcast Footage MetLife has signed on to be a Global Sponsor and…
Dutch National Team splits first two WBC Warm-Ups
The Netherlands have played their first two WBC warm-up games during training camp in Scottsdale, Arizona. On Tuesday the Dutch team won 4-1 against the GateWay Community College. Danny Rombley hit a…
Bruce Chen not playing for China in 2013 World Baseball Classic
Left-handed pitcher Bruce Chen of the Kansas City Royals is not suiting up for China in the upcoming 2013 World Baseball Classic. The southpaw who played for Panama in the 2006 and…
WBC 2013: Korea Primed to Continue Classic Title Chase
By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Second in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic previews MARYVILLE, Tenn. –After their second place finish in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, Korea will enter the 2013 tournament as…
Justin Verlander says no to World Baseball Classic as well
Former Cy Young Award winner and ace of the Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander, is not going to pitch in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. He said no to an invitation by manager…
Bas Nooij to replace Spencer Kieboom on Dutch WBC Roster
The Netherlands announced another change to their roster for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Catcher Bas Nooij of the L&D Amsterdam Pirates will replace Spencer Kieboom who underwent Tommy John elbow surgery….
WBC 2013: Chinese Taipei ready to avenge 2009 WBC Finish
By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) First in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic previews MARYVILLE, Tenn. – After winning one of four qualifiers, Chinese Taipei will host one of the four opening pools in…
Italy opens Training Camp in Glendale on February 20
The Italian national team will start training camp in Glendale, Arizona – Spring Training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers – on February 20 with 26 players. A total of six exhibition…
Felix Hernandez says no to WBC – USA adds Gio Gonzalez
Venezuela has lost its ace for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Right-hander Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners is on the verge of earning a five-year contract extension of $135.5 million. Trying…
Jurickson Profar now thinking about opting in for World Baseball Classic
Soon to be 20-year-old top prospect Jurickson Profar already knows how to stay in the news. Just a couple of days after stating that he isn’t playing in the World Baseball Classic…
Nick Bucci replaces injured Scott Richmond on Canada’s WBC Roster
Press Release Baseball Canada Baseball Canada announced today that RHP Nick Bucci (Sarnia, ON) has been added to Canada’s Provisional Roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Bucci replaces RHP Scott Richmond…
Team Netherlands starts preparations for 2013 World Baseball Classic
The Netherlands are starting their final preparations for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. The selection and its coaching staff are going to travel to Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday, February 9 to kick…
Profar opts out of WBC – Cuba starts Training Camp
One of the most anticipated players in this year’s World Baseball Classic has opted out of the tournament. Shortstop Jurickson Profar, who is considered as the top prospect in all of baseball,…
Italy’s Francisco Cervelli connected to latest MLB Doping Scandal
Last week a story of the Miami New Times about an allegedly new MLB doping scandal which includes several big names shook the baseball community. Now it appears it has reached European…
Australia, Japan square off in WBC Warm-Ups
Australia and Japan will face each other in a two-game series in Osaka, Japan prior to the first round at the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Thanks to an agreement between NPB and…
World Baseball Classic Credential Deadline is February 15th
Press Release World Baseball Classic, Inc. Media applications for the 2013 World Baseball Classic are available online at http://credentials.mlb.com. All applications must be submitted online by Friday, February 15th. Applications will not…
China starts Training Camp. Pettitte out of WBC. Pujols looks at Round 2.
A couple more news about the World Baseball Classic with a little more than a month to go before the first official pitch. China, which will be managed by John McLaren and…
Medlen opts out of WBC. Coins from Canada. Vasquez injured.
A couple of shot news around the 2013 World Baseball Classic. The biggest news at the beginning of the week concerns Team USA. Right-hander Kris Medlen of the Atlanta Braves announced last…
Profar a question mark for World Baseball Classic
T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com got a chance to talk to outfielder Engel Beltre and infielder Jurickson Profar about being on the rosters of Spain respective the Netherlands for the 2013 World Baseball…
Gilberto Gerali back on Italy’s Coaching Staff
Former Cariparma Parma manager Gilberto Gerali is back as a member of Team Italy’s coaching staff. The Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) confirmed this on its official website www.fibs.it. He replaced…
Spanish Umpire Michael Ulloa to be at 2013 World Baseball Classic
According to a report on the website of the Royal Spanish Baseball and Softball Federation, Spanish umpire Michael Ulloa has been appointed to work games at the 2013 World Baseball Classic. He…
Interview with Marco Mazzieri of the Italian National Team
For a second straight time Italy won the European Championship in the Netherlands last September. In March they will participate for a third time in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. They will…
Interview with Mauro Mazzotti of the Spanish National Team
After winning the WBC Qualifier in Jupiter, Florida in September against Israel, South Africa and France, the Spanish national team will participate for the first time in the 2013 World Baseball Classic….