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The Early Days of Amateur Baseball in Japan
Though baseball was not introduced until the late 19th century, it caught on quickly among students. Their enthusiasm for the sport still resonates today.
World Baseball Classic Needs To Improve
The second World Baseball Classic was declared a success but might see changes in 2013
Canada Ousted '09 World Baseball Classic
With higher expectations than usual, Canada was ousted in a less than stellar performance against Team Italy, and glaring problems began to show.
2009 US World Baseball Classic Roster
For the World Baseball Classic to be as big as soccer's World Cup, MLB players have to care more about it than the regular season and World Series.
All Fans Should Embrace World Baseball Classic
The World Baseball Classic has received a lot of criticism from detractors, but true baseball fans should embrace this international tournament.
2009 World Baseball Classic Predictions
The World Baseball Classic is set to begin and it should be a lot of fun to see the national pride displayed as sixteen countries vie for the championship.
Cuba In 2009 World Baseball Classic
When the World Baseball Classic starts in March of 2009, all eyes will be on Team Cuba for a player to defect to Major League Baseball
World Baseball Classic of 2009
The top professional players of 16 countries will participate in the World Baseball Classic with games to be held in Japan, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the U.S.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: South Africa
South Africa will be major underdogs at the 2009 World Baseball Classic but manager Rick Magnante is hoping to bring his nation some respect.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Puerto Rico
Manager Jose Oquendo has quite a bit of talent as he leads the Puerto Rico national team at the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Venezuela
Venezuela are loaded with talent and manager Luis Sojo hopes to ride that talent quite deep into the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: U.S.
The United States failed to advance out of the second round at the 2006 World Baseball Classic but they are thinking about winning the title in 2009.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Chin Taipei
Manager Chih-Hsien Yeh returns as boss of the Chinese Taipei team, which is expected to be limited by a number of omissions of their best stars.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Italy
Manager Marco Mazzieri will call upon an excellent coach staff including Mike Piazza to help him bring Italy success at 2009 World Baseball Classic.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: China
Manager Terry Collins faces an up-hill battle at the 2009 World Baseball Classic as he guides a China team expected to be over-manned.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Netherlands
Manager Rod Delmonico hopes his strong pitching staff can lead the Netherlands deeper in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Panama
Manager Hector Lopez hopes to lead Panama to their first ever World Baseball Classic victory but faces a stiff challenge in the 2009 edition.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Cuba
Cuba look to get some revenge and win the 2009 World Baseball Classic after losing the 2006 edition in the final to Japan.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Dominicans
The Dominican Republic will settle for nothing short of reaching the title game of the 2009 World Baseball Classic with a superstar-studded lineup and pitching staff.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Australia
Manager Jon Deeble, who managed the Aussies to 2004 Olympic silver, returns to manage an Australian team which has more depth in its pitching core and in the field.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Mexico
Former Major League slugger Vinny Castilla takes over as Mexico manager, hoping to use outstanding pitching - and home field advantage - to advance past first round.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Canada
Manager Ernie Whitt is back at the helm of Canada hoping to use the home field advantage - as well as some top talent - to beat the U.S. again and reach second round.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Japan
Manager Tatsunori Hara will be guiding a Japan team at the 2009 World Baseball Classic that is hoping to defend their title from the 2006 WBC.
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Korea
Manager In-Sik Kim returns to Korean side hoping to ride the wave of a strong 2006 WBC and 2008 Olympic gold medal.
2009 World Baseball Classic Preview
The 2009 World Baseball Classic promises to be a thrilling showcase with the Dominican Republic, United States, champs Japan and 2006 runners-up Cuba among the favorites.