Canada put 27 players onto its provisional roster for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. 28 players would have been allowed. But manager Ernie Whitt and the others of the Canadian staff hope…
Category: 2013 World Baseball Classic
Hardy, Richmond, Tosoni, Taillon added to Canadian WBC Provisional Roster
Press Release Baseball Canada OTTAWA-Earlier today World Baseball Classic Inc. revealed provisional rosters for all 16 teams participating in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Baseball Canada had announced 23 names submitted to…
Provisional Rosters for 2013 World Baseball Classic released
Press Release World Baseball Classic, Inc. Forty-Six Major League All-Stars, Six Most Valuable Players and Two Cy Young Award Winners Among Event’s Provisional Participants Provisional Rosters 2013 World Baseball Classic World Baseball…
Netherlands announces provisional roster for World Baseball Classic
Reigning IBAF Baseball World Cup winner Netherlands announced its provisional roster for the 2013 World Baseball Classic on Thursday evening. Manager Hensley Meulens and his coaching staff, which also includes Bert Blyleven…
USA Baseball announces provisional roster for 2013 World Baseball Classic
Press Release USA Baseball Team to feature thirteen players with past USA Baseball experience DURHAM, N.C. — USA Baseball announced today it has submitted its provisional roster for the 2013 World Baseball…
Exclusive Interview with Manager Hensley Meulens after arrival in Netherlands
by Pim van Nes Hours after his first arrival as national team manager, Hensley Meulens made acquaintance with Mister-Baseball.com correspondent in the Netherlands, thanks to intervenience by national team press officer Duco…
World Baseball Classic Participants facing MLB Teams in Spring Training
On Wednesday Major League Baseball released the schedule for 2013 Spring Training. While the national teams playing in Taichung, Taiwan and Fukuoka, Japan missing out on the opportunity prior to the first…
Major League Baseball announces 2013 Spring Training Schedule
Press Release Major League Baseball The first 2013 Spring Training exhibition game will be held on Thursday, February 21st in Fort Myers, Florida, where the Boston Red Sox will host Northeastern University,…
Hensley Meulens landing at Amsterdam to join Dutch national team.
by Pim van Nes This morning newly appointed manager Hensley Meulens is expected to arrive at Schiphol, international airport of Amsterdam, in order to meet the Netherlands national team in preparation for…
Anthony Rizzo to play for Italy in World Baseball Classic
First baseman Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs is going to suit up for Italy at the upcoming 2013 World Baseball Classic. With provisional rosters to be announced on Thursday for all…
ESPN selected to present Spanish-Language Mulitmedia Coverage of the 2013 and 2017 World Baseball Classic
Press Release World Baseball Classic, Inc. ESPN Deportes, ESPN Deportes+, ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes Radio to Broadcast Tournament Games World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI) today announced that ESPN has been selected…
Baseball Canada announces names submitted for World Baseball Classic Provisional Roster
Press Release Baseball Canada TORONTO – Baseball Canada has submitted to WBCI for approval, the names of 23 players to appear on their Provisional Roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic March…
Rick van den Hurk not playing in 2013 World Baseball Classic
After announcing his transfer from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Korean and Asia Series champion Samsung Lions, Dutch right-hander Rick van den Hurk revealed in an article at AD.nl that he won’t…
Raul Ibanez, Jon Jay in WBC Consideration for Spain
Manager Mauro Mazzotti traveled to Venezuela to recruit players for the Spanish national team at the 2013 World Baseball Classic. He talked to Rafael Alvarez, Robert Coello and Richard Castillo among others….
Brand USA and Delta Air Lines sign on as global Partners of 2013 World Baseball Classic
Press Release World Baseball Classic, Inc. Brand USA, the new tourism marketing organization for the United States, and Delta Air Lines have signed on as Global Partners for the 2013 World Baseball…
Spain confirms Coaching Staff for 2013 World Baseball Classic
Spain has confirmed and announced its coaching staff for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. The debutant, which won the WBC Qualifier in Jupiter, Florida in September, will be led by Manager Mauro…
Puerto Rico announces Coaching Staff for 2013 World Baseball Classic
Puerto Rico has announced its coaching staff for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. It was already known that Edwin Rodriguez will be the manager. He is going to be supported by bench…
16 Fans to represent their Countries in MLB Fan Cave during 2013 World Baseball Classic
Press Release World Baseball Classic, Inc. “MLB Fan Cave: World Baseball Classic Edition” Now Accepting Fan Entries Sixteen fans, one representing each of the participating World Baseball Classic countries/territories, will cheer on…
Japan releases 34-Man Roster for 2013 World Baseball Classic
Two-time winner and defending champion Japan has published a 34-man provisional roster for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Samurai Japan’s squad consists of 16 pitchers, three catchers, eight infielders and seven outfielders….
Gouvea and MVP Reginatto Deliver Title for Brazil
By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) MARYVILLE, Tenn. – It was expected that the Panamá City qualifying round for the 2013 World Baseball Classic would be the most competitive and exciting of the four pools. No…
Full Schedule for 2013 World Baseball Classic announced, Ticket Sale starts
Press Release World Baseball Classic Inc. Beltran, Miguel Cabrera, Cano, Adrian Gonzalez, Mauer, Molina, Morneau and Wright Among Players Confirming Early to Represent their Country; Tickets Available at www.worldbaseballclassic.com World Baseball Classic,…
Australian Baseball League, Team Australia announce Rosters for All-Star Game
Press Release Australian Baseball League SYDNEY, 3 December – The official Team Australia and World All-Stars rosters have been named for the 2012 ConocoPhillips ABL All-Star Game presented by ‘Be the Influence:…
Taiwan Dominates World Baseball Classic Qualifier, Awards
By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) MARYVILLE, Tenn. – Despite two attempts by upstart New Zealand to defeat them, Chinese Taipei put on a baseball clinic in the fourth 2013 World Baseball Classic qualifier, winning three…
First Round Groups at 2013 World Baseball Classic set
The 16 participating teams gathered prior to the Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday to discuss further details of the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Additionally the four groups of the first…
Baseball Canada announces 2013 World Baseball Classic Coaching Staff
Press Release Baseball Canada OTTAWA, ON-Baseball Canada announced today the coaching staff that will lead Canada at the 2013 World Baseball Classic in March. Manager Ernie Whitt will return to the post…