A four hit night from Ichiro helped Team Japan overcome a scrappy South Korean team in the World Baseball Classic. ...more

March 24, 2009

Japan used a five-run fourth inning to beat the U.S. 9-4 and advance to the championship game of the World Baseball Classic against South Korea. ...more

March 23, 2009

After opening in Toronto and then feeling like the visiting team in Miami, the United States hopes its first appearance in the World Baseball Classic's final four gets the attention of Americans. ...more

March 22, 2009

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer said Friday he doubts he'll be ready to play by Opening Day due to lingering pain and inflammation in his lower back. ...more

March 21, 2009

PORT CHARLOTTE – Everything always seems to work out for Evan Longoria. ...more

March 20, 2009

Evan Longoria might get his chance to play in the World Baseball Classic after all. ...more

March 17, 2009

The thought of Derek Jeter and Dustin Pedroia turning double plays together is probably enough to make Yankees and Red Sox fans cringe. ...more

January 19, 2009

Derek Lowe knew he faced a difficult assignment against the Colorado Rockies. Not only were the defending NL champions on a roll, but they match up well against him. ...more

August 22, 2008

The semifinals and championship game of the 2009 World Baseball Classic will be played at Dodger Stadium, where such international stars as Fernando Valenzuela of Mexico and Hideo Nomo of Japan made their marks. ...more

August 1, 2008

Plant High baseball standout Mychal Givens has a pretty busy schedule this summer, and it includes appearances in two national all-star games that will take place in well-known major-league baseball venues. ...more

July 17, 2008