MiamiHerald.com: Inside Baseball

‘Yankees of Cuba’ to play games in Miami, Tampa

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:01 EDT

The idea came from a comedian, but it’s far from being a joke.

It’s Jason Collins’ story, but it’s our day

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:16 EDT

From one trailblazer to another, a salute to the NBA’s Jason Collins.

What’s a baseball All-Star doing onstage with Miami City Ballet?

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:27 EDT

All-Star catcher Mike Piazza will appear Saturday onstage with the Miami City Ballet

Washington Nationals are poised for a World Series run

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:00 EDT

By building through the draft and adding a few key pieces, the Nationals have World Series expectations.

MLB tries to get to bottom of PED scandal with lawsuit against Biogenesis and Biokem of South Florida

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:26 EDT

Major League Baseball began its offensive against Biogenesis, which provided players with illegal PEDs.

Cano, Santana help Dominican Republic stifle Puerto Rico at World Baseball Classic

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:01 EDT

The Dominicans, led by Robinson Cano, Carlos Santana and Wandy Rodriguez, remain unbeaten heading into the championship round.

Linda Robertson: Joy of baseball alive in World Baseball Classic

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:01 EDT

If you attended any of the six World Baseball Classic games at Marlins Park, you might still be experiencing a persistent drumming in your ears.

Linda Robertson: America loses its own national pastime

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:27 EDT

Apologists for the U.S. team in the World Baseball Classic could argue that many of the best Americans didn’t play.

Puerto Rico scores big upset to oust United States from World Baseball Classic

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:45 EDT

The United States was ousted from the WBC as its rally fell short against Puerto Rico.

United States falls to Dominican Republic at World Baseball Classic

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:13 EDT

Erick Aybar and Jose Reyes delivered run-scoring singles in the ninth inning to lead the Dominican Republic over the United States in the World Baseball Classic.

Upbeat Rodriguez confident Puerto Rico will hit its stride

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:01 EDT

Puerto Rico manager Edwin Rodriguez considers himself a “glass half-full” kind of guy.

World Baseball Classic spreading the game internationally

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:01 EDT

The World Baseball Classic finally got the dream match-up it was hoping for Thursday night at Marlins Park.

WBC matchup between U.S. and Dominican Republic loaded with All-Stars

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:01 EDT

The Americans and Dominicans will bring plenty of big names into their WBC showdown Thursday at Marlins Park.

Mike Piazza high on Italy’s Anthony Rizzo

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:01 EDT

Mike Piazza was at the Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame in Chicago last November when he bumped into Anthony Rizzo.

Puerto Rico takes advantage of Italian errors in 4-3 win at World Baseball Classic

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:01 EDT

Three errors by Italy shortstops ended the team’s improbale run at the World Baseball Classic.

Gio Gonzalez leads United States past Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:58 EDT

Gio Gonzalez pitches five scoreless as the United States beats Puerto Rico to set up a showdown with the Dominican Republic.

Hit hard in opener, Dickey eager for another chance

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:19 EDT

R.A. Dickey’s first outing in the World Baseball Classic didn’t go so well. The 2012 National League Cy Young winner expects better results when he starts for the United States in its next game.

Linda Robertson: Italians take a big step at World Baseball Classic

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:01 EDT

Early on, bacci were blowing on the warm breeze at Marlins Stadium.

Current, former Marlins players and Miami natives aplenty in World Baseball Classic

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:01 EDT

Hialeah’s Gio Gonzalez will live a ‘kid’s dream’ when he starts for Team USA against Puerto Rico at Marlins Park in the WBC.

The United States wakes up in time to defeat Canada, advance in World Baseball Classic

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:10 EDT

The United States scored seven runs in the final two innings against Canada and will play in the second round at Marlins Park.