Win For The World
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Japan outlasted Korea on Monday to claim its second WBC title.
Japan won its second World Baseball Classic with a 5-3 win over Korea. On Monday night, though, baseball -- and this event -- also walked away with big victories. Eric Neel | Japan defends title
• Arangure: New Ichiro emerges for Japan | BBTN: Right MVP? 
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Neel: U.S. falls to simple, sound approach Japan did all the little things right, and when added together, it was way too much for Team USA to handle. |
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Caple: Mistakes made, starting with Johnson Team USA wanted to win the WBC. Oh, really? Then why was Davey Johnson the manager of this team? |
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Neel: Korea ends it early Korea is ready to take center stage in the WBC after quickly disposing of an MLB-laden Venezuela team. |
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Arangure: Starting Silva backfires on Venezuela Luis Sojo's risky decision to start Carlos Silva rather than young ace Felix Hernandez doomed Venezuela from the start against Korea. |
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Caple: Who's on first? For Team USA, it's DeRosa Injuries have forced Team USA to start untested Mark DeRosa at first base for its semifinal game against Japan. |
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Stark: How to fix the World Baseball Classic Putting together a plan that will make the World Baseball Classic feel like baseball's version of Super Sunday. |
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Baseball Tonight Clubhouse Four good teams have advanced at the World Baseball Classic, but Eric Young maintains Japan is still the team to beat. |
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Arangure: Cubans can't escape defeat Although Cuba suffered its worst international showing in 50 years, the WBC was the last hurrah and opportunity for veteran pitcher Pedro Lazo. |
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Arangure: Koreans have Japan's number The Koreans' victory over Yu Darvish and Japan is more proof they now are the Far East's premier team. |
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Nelson: Team USA provides memory of a lifetime Felix Perez, who showed up with a ticket for Team USA's WBC game against Puerto Rico, ended up being part of the celebration after the U.S. finished a dramatic 6-5 win. |
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Nelson: Venezuela knocks off Puerto Rico Venezuela picked up an emotional win over Puerto Rico at the WBC, setting up an elimination game between Team USA and Puerto Rico. |
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Arangure: It's all about family for Gonzalez in Mexico It's a family affair for Adrian Gonzalez as he leads Team Mexico in its bid for glory at the World Baseball Classic. |
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Bell: Oblique injuries strike Stephania Bell explains the physiology of the oblique injury, which was very much in the news this past weekend. |
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Arangure: Cuba likely better than 2006 team The 2009 Cuban team, led by young talent and a potent lineup, might be even better than the 2006 version that advanced to the WBC final. |
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Nelson: Team USA embarrassed in second-round opener Team USA was left with a feeling of embarrassment after Puerto Rico turned the Americans into mercy-rule victims Saturday. |
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Law: Darvish looks like future MLB ace How would Yu Darvish fare if he played Major League Baseball? According to Keith Law, the Japanese star would be a No. 1 starter. |
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Arangure: WBC gets bump from Netherlands, Puerto Rico Baseball might be making a comeback in Puerto Rico -- and might be making an arrival in the Netherlands. |
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Nelson: Venezuela trailed by drama Politics and baseball have collided for Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic. |
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Law: Breaking down Team Japan From pitcher Masahiro Tanaka to outfielder Norichika Aoki, Keith Law looks at the pluses and minuses for a few of Team Japan's players. |
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Arangure: Netherlands' prayers answered The Netherlands shocked the baseball world by knocking the Dominican Republic out of the World Baseball Classic. The Dominicans certainly don't believe it actually happened. |
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Nelson: Ziegler beats injuries, odds Brad Ziegler changed his delivery and overcame a pair of skull fractures to become one of the best relievers in baseball a year ago. |
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Arangure: Puerto Rico making a point Puerto Rico is making a case to be mentioned among the elite teams in this installment of the World Baseball Classic. |
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Nelson: Canada's Aumont makes most of chance Team Canada's stay at the WBC was brief, but Phillippe Aumont's effort gave Canada reason to hope. |
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Nelson: Team USA handling its surroundings Team USA has taken different paths to two wins in the WBC, coming away with a tight victory against Canada and a blowout against Venezuela. |
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Arangure: Dominican Republic gets serious The Dominican Republic avoided the embarrassment of a quick exit at the World Baseball Classic by taking out its frustrations on Panama. |
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Nelson: From opening jitters to Oswalt Team USA got its nerves out of the way with Saturday's one-run win and can now hand the ball to the always-cool Roy Oswalt. |
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Arangure: Williams trades guitar for bat, glove Four-time World Series champ Bernie Williams, at 40 years old, has put down his guitar and picked up his glove to play for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. |
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Arangure: Former stars seeking jobs Pedro Martinez is one of several former stars who find themselves in a tryout of sorts while at the Puerto Rico bracket of the World Baseball Classic. |
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Nelson: Bullpen management key to Team USA's success How Team USA manages the bullpen in the first round of the World Baseball Classic will be vital to its success. |
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Stark: Pressure clearly on Team USA Having been a big flop in the World Baseball Classic three years ago, Team USA has a lot riding on it to be successful this time around. |
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Nelson: Indians' Choo serving his country Playing in the WBC is only one way Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo might end up serving his country. The other -- mandatory military service -- could cost him his career. |
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Neel: Players catching WBC fever Though several prominent players have withdrawn from the World Baseball Classic for a variety of reasons, the tournament still resonates as a marquee experience. |
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Caple: How to create more interest in the WBC We're excited about the World Baseball Classic, but here are 10 ways to make it even better. |
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BP Daily: U.S. ready to rebound in WBC The strongest team in the tournament, by these ratings, belongs to the United States. |
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Stark: Team USA ready this time Team USA learned its lesson the last time around in the WBC and won't make the same mistakes this time. |
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Baseball Tonight Clubhouse: WBC should mean something Steve Phillips thinks the WBC should mean something, so people should stop making excuses and embrace the event, especially here in the United States. |
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Law: Who's not playing the WBC With the final World Baseball Classic rosters having been announced, here's a look at some of the most important or notable absences. |
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Neyer: March better than November You could play a World Baseball Classic after the World Series, except you'd have to rename it the World Baseball Humdrum. |
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Stark: Early look at WBC rosters The WBC rosters are only "provisional" for now, but several are shaping up to be potential juggernauts, including Team USA. |
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Gammons: WBC a concern for pitchers With the World Baseball Classic set to take place in March, teams are concerned how pitchers will respond once the regular season starts up. |
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World Baseball Classic schedule Tokyo. Mexico City. Toronto. San Juan. The World Baseball Classic spans the globe in the first round. |
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Headlines
- Ichiro, Japan beat Korea in 10 for WBC title
- U.S. eliminated from WBC by Japan
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- S. Korea sinks Venezuela for final bid
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- Mets manager not pleased Wright played hurt
- Japan tops S. Korea, to face U.S. in semis
- Youkilis praises WBC despite injury to left foot
- Venezuela uses Dunn's error to dump USA
- Puerto Rico ousts U.S. from WBC
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Schedule/Results
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
(Dodger Stadium) |
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| Sat. 3/21 |
Korea 10, Venezuela 2 | |
| Sun. 3/22 |
Japan 9, U.S. 4 | |
(Dodger Stadium) |
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| Mon. 3/23 |
Japan 5, Korea 3 | |
| Complete schedule/results | ||
What You Need To Know
| • 39 games at 7 sites from March 5-23 |
| • March 5-12: First round (4 sites) • March 14-19: 2nd round (Miami/S.D.) • March 21-23: Semifinals/final (L.A.) |
| • Live streaming on ESPN360.com • 23 games on ESPN/ESPN2 • 39 games on ESPN Deportes • Semis and final on ESPN/ESPN Radio |
2006 Classic In Review
Japan captured the inaugural World Baseball Classic on March 20, 2006, defeating Cuba 10-6 in San Diego. More
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