Tag: World Baseball Classic
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The Yankees released long-time outfielder Aaron Hicks and signed outfielder Greg Allen.
The New York Yankees released Aaron Hicks before Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, leaving the underperforming outfielder with around $27.6 million left on a seven-year, $70 million deal.Hicks was designated for assignment in order to make way for outfielder Greg Allen, who was acquired from Boston in a deal on Friday. In 28 games…
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Dutch victory against Cuba in the World Baseball Classic opener is 4-2
After a six-year hiatus, the 20-team World Baseball Classic began in Taiwan with the Netherlands beating Cuba 4-2 in the first game of Group A. In Group A’s late game on Wednesday, Panama faced Taiwan. On Thursday in Tokyo, Group B action will get underway with South Korea taking on Australia and the host nation’s…