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World Baseball Classic test
World Baseball Classic test
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The away team begins its World Baseball Classic title defense this morning against the home team Wrap >
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Carlos Carrasco (Phillies), Max Ramirez (Rangers) and Che-Hsuan Lin (Red Sox). (AP)
Classic could provide showcase for future stars
Classic could provide showcase for future stars
For prospects, the World Baseball Classic can be a chance to shine on a big-time stage and show their organizations how they handle the spotlight. It can be a win-win for both sides.  More >
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The World Baseball Classic is scheduled to be played at seven venues from March 5-23.
Be there to watch countries collide in the Classic
Be there to watch countries collide in the Classic
Individual World Baseball Classic tickets are on sale now for the semifinals and final in Los Angeles, as well as earlier games in Miami, San Diego, San Juan and Toronto.  Buy tickets >
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Participants will include Derek Jeter, Dice-K, Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes and Miguel Cabrera.
Classic rosters stacked with world-class talent
Classic rosters stacked with world-class talent
The 45-man provisional rosters for the 2009 World Baseball Classic were released Monday. The March event promises more big names and more excitement than the inaugural 2006 tournament.
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Johan Santana allowed two earned runs over 8 1/3 innings in the '06 Classic, striking out 10. (Getty)
Willing to join Classic, Santana must also be able
Willing to join Classic, Santana must also be able
Johan Santana, who pitched in the '06 World Baseball Classic, may sit out in March due to knee rehab. "I'd love to represent my country, but I'm not going to do anything crazy," he said. More >
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Mike Schmidt has worked as a Spring Training instructor with the Phillies.  (Chuck Burton/AP)
Barry Larkin discusses being named to the Team USA coaching staff for the World Baseball Classichttp://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/2009/01/12/mlbtv_1437101_400K.flv
Hall of Famer Schmidt among Team USA's staff
Hall of Famer Schmidt among Team USA's staff
Team USA, which on Friday named 23 players already committed to play in the World Baseball Classic, named its coaching staff, which will include Mike Schmidt and Barry Larkin. More >
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