Timothy Bradley defended his WBO 140-pound title by battering Tampa's Nate Campbell. ...more

August 2, 2009

Daisuke Matsuzaka had his first bullpen session of the spring with the Boston Red Sox on Friday after being named the MVP of the World Baseball Classic. ...more

March 28, 2009

Akinori Iwamura had a blast helping Japan defend its World Baseball Classic title the past few weeks, but there was a bit of apprehension as he reported to Rays camp for the first time this spring. ...more

March 27, 2009

Say what you want about the World Baseball Classic but it was good baseball. ...more

March 24, 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

There are a billion or so people in China who don't care about the World Baseball Classic — and China is in the World Baseball Classic. At least it was until it got rolled by Japan and Korea, though China did beat Taiwan. There are billions more who don't care about the WBC, either, especially with the stringent new airport security edict: Only Cuban baseball players weighing 3.5 ounces or less are allowed in carry-on baggage. ...more

March 9, 2009

Ivan Rodriguez hit three singles, Felipe Lopez drove in two runs and Puerto Rico won its final tuneup for the World Baseball Classic tuneup, beating the Boston Red Sox 9-5 ...more

March 5, 2009

Sidney Ponson looks at the World Baseball Classic as one big job interview. ...more

March 3, 2009

Alex Rodriguez says he's happy to put behind him a meeting with baseball officials about his use of steroids more than five years ago. ...more

March 3, 2009

Final rosters for the World Baseball Classic were released Tuesday evening, and as expected Evan Longoria didn't make the cut for Team USA. ...more

February 24, 2009