Team Dominican Republic loved this World Baseball Classic. And if you allowed yourself to, you might have loved watching them. Robinson Cano, Jose Reyes, Fernando Rodney and the rest played with a passion that we don't always allow them to show in the games that we care about. ...more

Four years ago, the Dominican Republic players treated the World Baseball Classic as more of a joke than most American fans. And it showed. This time around, the Dominican players have embraced the tournament. And it shows. Now, with the help of a lot of talent and one lucky plantain, Team DR has advanced to Tuesday night's WBC championship game. ...more

Hall of Famer Jim Palmer said Tuesday that, had the World Baseball Classic existed when he played, he never would have participated. Palmer said he needed all of spring training to get ready for opening day. ...more