Rain canceled yesterday’s spring training game, but hopefully you caught some of the World Baseball Classic action. With USA and Puerto Rico both winning yesterday, the Quarterfinal brackets are set, as seen here via MLB.com.
For my money, USA vs. Venezuela is the one to watch — Puerto Rico and Japan both seem like they can handle Italy and Mexico, respectively. But Venezuela is absolutely stacked and Team USA has looked shakier than many expected. Also, Andrés Giménez will be there. He rules.
In the meantime ...
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Straw aims to add lumber to leather, lightning | MLB
The title seems like Myles Straw is preparing to be a superhero, but really it sounds like the Guardians want him to bunt for hits and stop swinging at so many bad pitches.