Joey Meneses, a 30-year-old minor-league journeyman, led Mexico to an 11-5 rout over Team USA with two home runs in the WBC.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Nightengale’s Notebook: Bobby Witt Jr. ‘soaking it all in’ as Team USA’s youngest player for WBC
After a stellar rookie campaign, the Kansas City Royals shortstop earned himself a spot on the Team USA roster for the 2023 WBC.
Nolan Arenado leads Team USA to WBC victory, attempts to shed past big-stage struggles
Nolan Arenado appeared to put a wretched performance in the last World Baseball Classic behind him in Team USA’s win over Great Britain on Saturday.
Diamondbacks lock up prized prospect Corbin Carroll with eight-year, $111 million contract
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Mike Trout faced off against his LA Angels in Team USA’s WBC warmup – and nearly got hit
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‘Right decision’: Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman honors late mother by playing for Canada in WBC
Freddie Freeman could have played for Team USA in the WBC, but has once again decided to play for Team Canada in honor of his mother.
‘I love bulletin board material:’ Defending WBC champion Team USA embraces underdog role
Team USA is fully aware they head into the WBC as underdogs, despite being the defending champs. But, like in 2017, they’re in it to win it.
‘Times were different’: Years after weed suspensions, Jon Singleton tries comeback with Brewers
Jon Singleton’s MLB career was sidetracked because of suspensions for marijuana use, now he’s trying to return to the big leagues.
White Sox’s Luis Robert, Yoán Moncada finally get chance to play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic
Chicago White Sox stars Luis Robert and Yoán Moncada will be the first current MLB players representing Cuba in the World Baseball Classic.