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World Baseball Classic officially got underway last night with the first game in the Tokyo Dome that featured Chinese Taipei and Australia. There are a couple of lower-level Phillies prospects on Team Australia, but most of the names you would recognize won’t start official WBC play until tomorrow. Meanwhile, we still have plenty of meaningless spring training games to satiate your appetite!
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- Jhoan Duran made his spring debut yesterday and he feels “fantastic.” ($)
- Bryce Harper has a plan for this season: controlling the zone.
- What does Johan Rojas’ suspension mean for the Phillies outfield?
- Dylan Moore, whose stock has risen in the wake of Rojas’ pending suspension, is embracing the uncertainty that comes with fighting for a roster spot.
MLB news:
- Hunter Greene is set to have an MRI on his elbow after feeling some stiffness that forced him to leave Reds camp and head to Cincinnati to consult with team doctors.
- A big ol’preview of everything you need to know as pool play starts at the WBC.
- Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts breaks down the insanity that was Game 7 of the 2025 World Series. ($)
- How will the exit of Tony Clark affect the MLBPA’s plan ahead of the upcoming CBA negotiations? ($)
