Here are three things to watch in baseball today.
1. World Baseball Classic Pool Stage End:
Yesterday, the WBC concluded the pool stage with the eight teams confirmed to advance to the next round. Here are the biggest wins from yesterday’s game: Aaron Nola And the Italian national team wins. Javier Assad Not only the Mexican team Carl Quantrill Team Canada won against Team Cuba. Group A was advanced by Canada (3-1) and Puerto Rico (3-1), and Group B was won by Italy (4-0) and the United States (3-1). Group C featured Japan (4-0) and Korea (2-2), and Group D featured the Dominican Republic (4-0) and Venezuela (3-1). These eight teams will now travel to the continental United States for the quarterfinals and beyond in Houston and Miami. There are no matches scheduled today as the quarterfinalists move on and prepare for the next round. The knockout rounds begin on Friday with South Korea facing the Dominican Republic and Canada facing the United States.
2. Brewers await word on Priester.
Brewers RHP queen priest He’s ready to start the year on the disabled list due to wrist soreness. The right-hander reportedly visited a specialist yesterday, and feedback from that visit could shed some light on Milwaukee’s injury and provide a more specific diagnosis. The pain has been sporadic and hasn’t kept him from playing catch this spring, but ruling out a more serious injury should give Priester and the club confidence when he returns to the big league mound. Kyle Harrison, Brandon Sprott, Chad Patrickand Logan Henderson Everyone is competing for a spot in the rotation. Brandon Woodruff and Jacob Misiorowski Stuck in your seat, Opening Day approaches as Priester heads to the IL.
3. Game Preview: Tigers vs Yankees:
With the World Baseball Classic on hold for a day, fans’ attention to watch baseball today turns back to spring training. Spring training games are much less risky, but there are still a few things for clubs to keep an eye on nonetheless. For example, today’s game between the Yankees and Tigers will feature a future Hall of Famer. Justin Verlander He will begin his 21st year in the big leagues. Still, he will certainly want to produce a stronger performance than he did in his first outing of the spring, when he struck out four over two innings but allowed two runs on two hits (including a home run) and two walks. He’s scheduled to pitch on the other side today. will warrenHe will spend both spring training and the early part of the regular season trying to earn a more permanent spot in the rotation. Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon He is expected to return from the injured list for the first two months of the season. In terms of location, Ryan McMahon He has been competing for the shortstop position throughout Yankees camp, and is also the Tigers’ top prospect. Kevin McGonigle Has been trying to force his way onto MLB rosters.
