• Astros' Jose Altuve has broken right thumb, needs surgery

    2 days ago - By Startribune

    Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and needs surgery after getting hurt in Venezuela's 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States at the World Baseball Classic.
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  • Nick Martinez leaves Team USA at WBC, returns to Padres camp

    2 days ago - By HardballTalk

    San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Martinez left the World Baseball Classic on Saturday after he wasn't guaranteed to start for Team USA for the rest of the event.
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  • WBC participants rave about ‘electric' atmosphere, dismiss critics of event

    WBC participants rave about ‘electric' atmosphere, dismiss critics of event

    2 days ago - By Sportsnet

    While Houston Astros and New York Mets fans might be upset that Jose Altuve and Edwin Diaz suffered significant injuries during the World Baseball Classic, any criticism of the tournament isn't going over well with those involved in the biggest games.
    Crowds have been electric for quarterfinal action in Miami - with plenty of the support coming for teams from Mexico, Venezuela and Puerto Rico.
    Mexico manager Benji Gil, whose team will face Japan in the second semifinal on Monday in Miami, raved about the fans during a press conference on Sunday.
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  • Jose Altuve injury: Three paths Astros can take to fill in for star second baseman

    Jose Altuve injury: Three paths Astros can take to fill in for star second baseman

    2 days ago - By CBSSports

    Altuve suffered a fractured thumb in Saturday's World Baseball Classic action vs. the United States
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  • Why the World Baseball Classic matters

    Why the World Baseball Classic matters

    2 days ago - By New York Post

    Bryan Fonseca, sports writer for Latino Rebels and contributor to the New York Post, gives his take on the importance World Baseball Classic.
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  • Jose Altuve could miss two months after World Baseball Classic injury

    Jose Altuve could miss two months after World Baseball Classic injury

    2 days ago - By New York Post

    The World Baseball Classic has claimed another victim.
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