The Baseball Continuum

Pool C is sure to be an interesting pool, with three big baseball countries that have plenty of history against each other as well as a Spanish team that will be able to call on some ringers that could make things interesting.

Go below the jump for the whole preview.

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Picture of the day: Carlos Beltran slides

Posted on February 27, 2013 by danglickman

Carlos Beltran slides in during the NLDS last year.

This image, used under a creative commons license, was taken by Keith Allison.

Early WBC News for Feb. 27, 2013

Posted on February 27, 2013 by danglickman

World Baseball Classic from the morning and overnight can be found after the jump:

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Late WBC News for Feb. 26, 2013

Posted on February 26, 2013 by danglickman

If you missed the World Baseball Classic news from earlier today, go here. For tonight’s news and notes, go below the jump.

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World Baseball Classic Preview: Pool B (Taichung)

Posted on February 26, 2013 by danglickman

Pool B is a tough one. All four teams involved in it- Taipei, Korea, the Netherlands and Australia- all have the ability to win on any given day, and all four also have professional leagues of their own. While the Asian nations must be considered the favorites, the Dutch and Aussies cannot be counted out.

See the preview after the jump:

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Picture of the Day: The Scene of the Action

Posted on February 26, 2013 by danglickman

Pool B of the World Baseball Classic (a preview will be up later today) will be taking place here, at Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium. Not exactly the much to look at from the outside, but the way they pull up those tarps to cover fans in the upper-deck is kind of neat.