James Wagner

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Ohtani Shines as Japan Beats U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic

A thrilling tournament ended emphatically with Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to give Japan its third W.B.C. crown.MIAMI — The matchup that many had dreamed about all along — between two...

Jeff McNeil and U.S. Looking Forward to WBC Final

Jeff McNeil of the Mets and other prominent players from the United States are sacrificing playing time in hopes of securing a title.MIAMI — Jeff McNeil, a star second baseman and outfielder...

Trea Turner Leads US Past Cuba and Into World Baseball Classic Final

Trea Turner and a stacked U.S. lineup won in a rout, with protests inside and outside the stadium marking Cuba’s first game in Miami since at least 1959.MIAMI — It was a...

United States Blasts Its Way Into W.B.C. Semifinals

Trea Turner’s grand slam gave the U.S. a come-from-behind win over Venezuela, setting up what should be a tense game against Cuba in Miami.MIAMI — The United States was in trouble.The defending...

Cuba Will Play World Baseball Classic Game in Miami

Protests are likely, but some cheers are also expected as the team plays a World Baseball Classic semifinal game in the city with the highest Cuban population in the U.S.MIAMI — This...

Edwin Diaz Injured Celebrating Puerto Rico’s WBC Win

Edwin Díaz had just closed out Puerto Rico’s win over the Dominican Republic when he collapsed to the ground with what appeared to be a serious right knee injury.MIAMI — A rousing...

Miguel Cabrera’s Farewell Tour Starts with Venezuela at WBC

Miguel Cabrera’s fifth and final World Baseball Classic is being played ahead of his 21st and final major league season. He and Venezuela remain undefeated so far.MIAMI — On April 23, 1939,...

Puerto Rico Combines for First Perfect Game in W.B.C. History

Four pitchers threw eight perfect innings against Israel before the game was ended, 10-0, by way of the tournament’s mercy rule.With a nine-run lead in the eighth inning on Monday, Puerto Rico...

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