Baseball: Japanese Sluggers Begin Spring Camp Batting Practice Ahead of WBC

Baseball: Japanese sluggers begin spring camp batting practice ahead of WBC

Major League Baseball sluggers set to join Japan's national team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic took batting practice Sunday as their clubs opened spring training camp.

Marlins Catchers Depart for World Baseball Classic: What’s Next?

The Miami Marlins are preparing for the World Baseball Classic (WBC) as two of their top catchers, Agustín Ramírez and Liam Hicks, will leave Spring Training to join their national teams. Ramírez will depart for the Dominican Republic on February 28, followed by Hicks on March 1 for Team Canada. This transition creates an opportunity for backup catcher Joe Mack and other minor leaguers to showcase their skills during Grapefruit League play. Mana…