The World Baseball Classic is being closely examined by everyone ... The 6’7” 225-pound first baseman was integral to the team’s 4-2 victory against the Spaniards. He hit two solo homers ...

Qualifying for the third World Baseball Classic ... 2 p.m. ET TBD vs. Brazil Game 4 Nov. 17 8 p.m. ET TBD vs. Panama Game 5 Nov. 18 7 p.m. ET Loser Bracket Final Game 6 Nov. 19 8 p.m. ET Qualifier ...

Two games fall on the schedule for Saturday, March 2 ... Baseball league and it has become a regular tradition for NPB stars like Daisuke Matsuzaka and Yu Darvish to breakout during the Classic.