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Roy Oswalt won a gold medal with the U.S. during the Sydney Olympics in 2000. (AP)
Roy rogers role at top of United States staff
Roy rogers role at top of United States staff
Roy Oswalt has been the ace of the Astros' staff for quite some time. Now, the fiery righty is said to be headed for that same position on the U.S. team, though Lance Berkman declined. More >
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Dodger Stadium will host the semifinals and final of the World Baseball Classic.
Classic semis and final tickets on sale now
Classic semis and final tickets on sale now
Tickets are available for the semis in San Diego and Miami, and the finals in L.A.. First-round games in Toronto, San Juan, Mexico City and Tokyo also are on sale. Buy tickets >
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Dustin Pedroia (right) won the AL MVP Award, while Kevin Youkilis finished third. (AP)
Boston's MVP-caliber duo takes act to Team USA
Boston's MVP-caliber duo takes act to Team USA
Dual MVP candidates Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia were a winning tandem for the Red Sox in 2008. With Youkilis deciding to suit up, Team USA will benefit from the duo's talents. More >
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The 2009 World Baseball Classic would be the first one for David Wright. (Getty)
Wright gives U.S. first-rate tandem at third base
Wright gives U.S. first-rate tandem at third base
With Chipper Jones already in the fold, the United States team is now set at third base, as Mets Gold Glover and All-Star David Wright has committed to the squad for the 2009 Classic. More >
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Grady Sizemore made the All-Star team the past three years and won Gold Gloves the past two. (Getty)
Try this on for Size: Indians star joins Team USA
Try this on for Size: Indians star joins Team USA
On the heels of Brewers star Ryan Braun's commitment to Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore added his talented bat and glove. More >
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Ryan Braun previously wore the Team USA jersey during the 2006 Futures Game. (Getty)
Braun in the USA: Slugger on board for Classic
Braun in the USA: Slugger on board for Classic
The blue-chip talent roster for Team USA continues to grow. Ryan Braun -- the 2007 Rookie of the Year and third in '08 MVP voting -- has joined an already loaded United States lineup. More >
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LEADERS FROM 2006 SERIES
Batting Average:
Japan (.311)
USA (.289)
Puerto Rico (.286)
Cuba (.283)
Earned Run Average:
Korea (2.00)
Puerto Rico (2.08)
Japan (2.49)
Dominican Republic (2.57)
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