Twenty years ago, baseball in Toronto was a happening. "The Blue Jays were like a rock concert," Jack Morris said. This Blue Jays team dreams of bringing that feeling back. Opening night was something of a dud, a 4-1 loss to the Indians, but for now they can still dream. ...more

R.A. Dickey will be the starting pitcher Friday night, when Team USA opens the World Baseball Classic with a game against Mexico. Team USA manager Joe Torre has yet to announce the rest of his pitching plans, but suggested that Derek Holland will start Sunday against Canada. ...more

The worst news for the World Baseball Classic wasn't that Team USA has too few American stars. No, the worst news is that American baseball fans don't really care that so many stars have chosen not to play. For now, the WBC remains all potential. ...more