REVEALED: 14 | Vintage Vibes

Dodgers fail to capitalize on Noah Syndergaard’s impressive debut in loss

LOS ANGELES — It took four spring training starts for Noah Syndergaard to come to grips with the fact that, despite his December proclamation that there is “no excuse as to why I can’t get back to 100 mph,” his once-vaunted fastball is not going to approach triple digits like…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 3, 2023

Dodgers heat up, beat Diamondbacks in season opener

LOS ANGELES — They went with a cold open.

The Orange County Register · Mar 31, 2023

Cubs’ Cody Bellinger looking for a restart

After a spectacular beginning to his career, Bellinger hopes moving to the Cubs will help cure his recent hitting and injury ills.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2023

Japan shuts down Team USA bats to claim third World Baseball Classic championship

MIAMI — Team USA manager Mark DeRosa felt confident in his team’s lineup no matter who would throw for Japan on Tuesday night.

Miami Herald · Mar 22, 2023

Mike Trout and Mookie Betts argue Edwin Díaz's injury shouldn't dim support for WBC

PHOENIX — Mike Trout's expectations for the World Baseball Classic were high. He had been looking forward to the event since Team USA won the last tournament in 2017. The Angels' superstar center fielder was the first player to commit to play for the U.S. this time around and helped…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

Mike Trout and Mookie Betts vehemently defended the WBC after Edwin Diaz’s knee injury

They don't regret playing in the WBC at all.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2023

Yes, Edwin Diaz’s Injury Is Beyond Unfortunate. But Don’t Turn on the WBC Because of It.

If you want to cancel the WBC, do you also want to cancel spring games and celebrations? As Pete Alonso said, “Anybody can get hurt at any time.”

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2023

Baseball back in the Olympics with major leaguers? Bryce Harper would love it.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — When Bryce Harper flips on the television at night and watches the World Baseball Classic, he sees possibility.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 15, 2023

Great Britain Scare Jolts Team USA Into Action at World Baseball Classic

The U.S. trailed early to massive underdogs in its opening game of the WBC, putting the perils of tournament baseball front and center.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 12, 2023

Team USA Is So Money, It’s ‘Ridiculous’

Take a good look at the Americans’ WBC roster, folks. There has never been a team like this, at least not by net worth.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 10, 2023