Lakeland, Fla. – It’s not ideal, for sure. Gleyber Torres is suddenly a bench player for Team Venezuela as they prepare to play Japan Saturday in the quarterfinals of the WBC. The Tigers’ starting second baseman had been in Miami the last 10 days and has played in just three games, getting nine plate appearances. … اقرأ المزيد
DETROIT — Detroit Tigers outfielder Jahmai Jones made a strong first impression in his World Baseball Classic debut Thursday, blasting a home run to help Korea to an early Pool Play win over the Czech Republic It was a fitting introduction to a country and a fanbase for whom he actually did need a bit … اقرأ المزيد
Observations from the Yankees spring training on Saturday: Wells to do In his last game before leaving for the WBC, Austin Wells crushed his first home run of the spring, a no-doubter off Blue Jays minor league righty Nate Garkow. Cruz under control Fernando Cruz, also headed for the WBC, battled some command issues in … اقرأ المزيد