{"id":170,"date":"2023-03-14T11:04:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T16:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thekingandqueenpub.com\/2023-world-baseball-classic-kicks-off-with-major-league-talent-and-broadcast-availability\/"},"modified":"2023-03-14T11:04:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T16:04:16","slug":"2023-world-baseball-classic-kicks-off-with-major-league-talent-and-broadcast-availability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thekingandqueenpub.com\/2023-world-baseball-classic-kicks-off-with-major-league-talent-and-broadcast-availability\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 World Baseball Classic Kicks Off with Major League Talent and Broadcast Availability"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2023 World Baseball Classic is now underway, with the first round of pool play already completed in Asia and the action now starting in Miami and Phoenix.[0]<\/a><\/sup> In the WBC, there are four pools, and during the initial round, each team faces off against every other team in their pool once.[1]<\/a><\/sup> The teams with the two best records in each pool advance to the quarterfinals, and from there it is essentially a single-elimination eight-team tournament.[1]<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n

In a historic move, the Cuban team in the World Baseball Classic will feature Major League players on its roster for the first time.[2]<\/a><\/sup> Yoan Moncada and Luis Robert, the two stars of the Chicago White Sox, will be two of the central figures on the Cuban roster.[2]<\/a><\/sup> Yoenis Cespedes, the former All-Star outfielder, and a handful of minor leaguers will also be playing for the country. <\/p>\n

The pitch clock, bigger bases and shift restrictions that were set to be implemented in the MLB in 2023 will NOT be used in the tournament.[2]<\/a><\/sup> Instead, the rules used in the 2022 season will be followed.<\/p>\n

The championship round will take place in Miami, with the quarterfinals beginning on March 17-18.[3]<\/a><\/sup> The semifinals will then be held on March 19-20 and the championship game will take place on March 21.<\/p>\n

The World Baseball Classic is broadcast live on FOX, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes and Tubi, so fans can easily watch the games.[3]<\/a><\/sup> There are also international broadcasts available for those outside of the United States.[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for some games to watch, the Mexico vs. Great Britain game will be airing at 10 p.m.[1]<\/a><\/sup> ET on FS1, as well as the Australia vs. Cuba quarterfinal game at 6 a.m.[1]<\/a><\/sup> ET, also on FS1.[4]<\/a><\/sup> The Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela game will be on FS1 at 4 p.m.[5]<\/a><\/sup> PT. For those looking to stay up late, Korea vs. China will be on at 6 a.m.[6]<\/a><\/sup> ET.[7]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

The mercy rule is a 15-run lead after five innings and a 10-run lead after seven innings.[8]<\/a><\/sup> Furthermore, the tiebreaker is determined by the number of runs allowed, so it is advantageous to increase the score.[7]<\/a><\/sup> Every run you score against your opponent harms their tiebreaker chances and could be beneficial to you later.[7]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

0. <\/span>“Orioles Cedric Mullins and Team USA begin World Baseball Classic tonight” Camden Chat, 11 Mar. 2023, https:\/\/www.camdenchat.com\/2023\/3\/11\/23633823\/baltimore-orioles-news-rumors-world-baseball-classic-united-states-cedric-mullins-2023<\/a><\/p>\n

1. <\/span>“World Baseball Classic standings: Updated results, scores from the 2023 WBC tournament” Sporting News, 7 Mar. 2023, https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/mlb\/news\/2023-world-baseball-classic-standings-results-scores\/q70xjj5m5gliodwzldlhq3sl<\/a><\/p>\n

2. <\/span>“What the 2023 World Baseball Classic means for Cuba” ESPN, 12 Mar. 2023, https:\/\/www.espn.com\/mlb\/story\/_\/id\/35850122\/world-baseball-classic-2023-team-cuba<\/a><\/p>\n

3. <\/span>“World Baseball Classic 2023: How to watch, schedule, Team USA roster and more” Yahoo Sports, 7 Mar. 2023, https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/world-baseball-classic-2023-how-to-watch-schedule-team-usa-roster-and-more-191359513.html<\/a><\/p>\n

4. <\/span>“World Baseball Classic Pool Play Open Game Thread: VEN vs. DR, GB vs. USA, etc.” Lookout Landing, 11 Mar. 2023, https:\/\/www.lookoutlanding.com\/2023\/3\/11\/23635542\/world-baseball-classic-pool-play-open-game-thread-ven-vs-dr-gb-vs-usa-etc<\/a><\/p>\n

5. <\/span>“TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for March 13, 2023: how to watch World Baseball Classic” Awful Announcing, 13 Mar. 2023, https:\/\/awfulannouncing.com\/viewing-picks\/tv-and-streaming-viewing-picks-for-march-13-2023-how-to-watch-world-baseball-classic.html<\/a><\/p>\n

6. <\/span>“World Baseball Classic Recap: Team USA Loses; Four Teams Advance” Pirates Prospects, 13 Mar. 2023, https:\/\/www.piratesprospects.com\/2023\/03\/world-baseball-classic-recap-team-usa-loses-four-teams-advance.html<\/a><\/p>\n

7. <\/span>“Team USA score: Mike Trout homers as U.S. blows out Canada 12-1 in World Baseball Classic mercy-rule win” CBS Sports, 14 Mar. 2023, https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/mlb\/news\/team-usa-score-mike-trout-homers-as-u-s-blows-out-canada-12-1-in-world-baseball-classic-mercy-rule-win\/live\/<\/a><\/p>\n

8. <\/span>“World Baseball Classic explainer: Everything you need to know about the tournament” The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2023, https:\/\/theathletic.com\/4273126\/2023\/03\/07\/world-baseball-classic-2023-schedule-teams-rules\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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