Behind a strong start from southpaw Oscar Nakaoshi and some sound situational hitting, Brazil advanced to the final game of the qualifier with a 7-1 win over Colombia on Saturday afternoon at Rod Carew National Stadium.
Major Leaguers get chance to teach, learn in EBLT
In this year’s European Big League Tour, Major League players went on an eight-day trek from Rotterdam, Netherlands to London, hosting baseball clinics in the Rotterdam Topsport and London Soccerdome complexes as interested kids got a chance to learn from some of the league’s best.
Javelinas take AFL title after denied protest
Padres reliever Kevin Quackenbush struck out Jake Marisnick in the bottom of the ninth and the Peoria Javelinas began celebrating their Arizona Fall League championship Saturday. But then they, the Salt River Rafters and the 3,411 fans on hand at Scottsdale Stadium had to wait for official confirmation of the 4-3 victory.
‘Under-the-radar’ McGuiness named AFL MVP
Chris McGuiness is the kind of player who prefers to be more of an under-the-radar kind of prospect. He may have blown his cover by winning the Arizona Fall League’s Joe Black Most Valuable Player Award this fall.
Kimball named AFL’s Stenson Award winner
Cole Kimball’s perseverance, along with his overall leadership abilities while with the Salt River Rafters, is the reason the Nats relief prospect was named the Arizona Fall League’s 2012 Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award winner Saturday.
Remembering good for which Clemens stood
Let me tell you about the Roger Clemens I got to know during his three seasons with the Houston Astros. He was both a great competitor and a great teammate. He was also a great ambassador for the sport.
Castellanos adapting to life in the outfield
Tigers prospect Nick Castellanos is the epitome of what scouts term a “projectable” player. He’s a good player right now, but he’s likely to be a very good player with experience and physical maturity.
Chinese Taipei faces Kiwis for Classic bid
With two mercy-rule wins under their belts, including one against qualifier finale opponent New Zealand, Chinese Taipei is a heavy favorite to earn a spot in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
Kiwis punch ticket to qualifier finale
New Zealand upended the Philippines, 10-6, on Saturday to advance to Sunday’s World Baseball Classic qualifier final in a rematch vs. Chinese Taipei.
Renteria helps Colombia rout Nicaragua
Edgar Renteria helped Colombia to an 8-1 win over Nicaragua in a World Baseball Classic qualifier matchup on Friday night in the 16-year Major League veteran’s first game for his native country.
Trout is Negro Leagues Legacy Awards’ AL MVP
Mike Trout settled for runner-up when the BBWAA announced its choice for American League MVP, but the Angels’ rookie sensation received the Junior Circuit’s top honor when the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum announced its annual Legacy Awards on Friday.
Zduriencik says Mariners aren’t targeting Hamilton
Although the Mariners plan to pursue offensive upgrades this offseason, general manager Jack Zduriencik said Friday he doesn’t see Seattle being big players in the pursuit of free-agent slugger Josh Hamilton.
Major League brass share insight at sports panels
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson and D-backs president Derrick Hall were among speakers representing Major League Baseball leadership at the seventh annual Ivy Sports Symposium on Friday at Columbia University.
Hunter gets his team, Tigers get their man
Torii Hunter saw this day coming long before the Tigers did. Hunter began his tenure in Detroit on Friday with the signing of a two-year deal.
Twins give Beresford first Spring Training invite
The Twins have re-signed second baseman James Beresford to a Minor League deal that includes his first invite to Major League Spring Training.
Wood among four Minor League signings
The Royals have signed four players, all with varying degrees of Major League experience, to Minor League contracts — infielder Brandon Wood and pitchers Brian Sanches, Anthony Ortega and Atahualpa Severino.
Stanton solely focused on ‘winning philosophy’
Giancarlo Stanton shared his thoughts with Peter Gammons on the Marlins’ trade the other night, expressing his frustration at being unable to actively pursue a “winning philosophy.”