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Better heat than Ohtani? DeGrom-like stuff? Japan's next great ace pitches in an MLB stadium Monday night
Introducing Roki Sasaki, the 21-year-old flamethrower making a one-night-only WBC appearance in Miami.

How Mexico shocked baseball to become a WBC semifinalist
After underachieving in three WBCs, Mexico finally lived up to its potential. Does it have one more surprise?

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
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USA's Trea Turner homers twice in 14-2 win over Cuba in WBC semifinal
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TOP PROSPECT WATCH
50 MLB breakout prospect candidates to watch in 2023
From recent top draft picks to a 16-year-old phenom, here are Kiley McDaniel's picks to click for the upcoming season.

A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
The best celebrations from the 2023 World Baseball Classic
Teams have been going all out on their celebrations in the World Baseball Classic this year. Here are some of our favorites.

SETTING A NEW TONE IN BOSTON
Rafael Devers is Boston's $313 million man -- can he also be the Red Sox's clubhouse leader?
Boston fans are angry. The team isn't expected to win. In a contentious time to play at Fenway Park, Devers will be asked to set a new tone.

FANTASY BASEBALL
Jose Altuve's injury puts damper on weekend
Eric Karabell takes a look at all of the MLB action from over the weekend and what it means for fantasy managers going forward.
The 10 busts to avoid in 2023
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Fantasy baseball rankings for 2023 head-to-head category and rotisserie leagues
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- Turner, Goldschmidt propel U.S. into WBC final
- Protesters rally outside Cuba-USA WBC semifinal
- Mets' Stewart hits for cycle; Nimmo eyes opener
- P Sasaki, 21, will start for Japan in WBC semifinal
- Altuve sidelined indefinitely with thumb fracture
- Reports: Profar, Rockies agree to 1-year deal
- Nootbaar pepper-grinder nixed at Japan tourney
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