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sports24 days ago•3 min saved

DeRosa Passes on Mason Miller in WBC Final to Protect Padres' Pitcher Workload

In the World Baseball Classic final, USA manager Mark DeRosa did not call on Mason Miller in the ninth, saying he was honoring the Padres and would only bring him in if Team USA took the lead; Miller was unavailable in non-save situations and had appeared four times for four innings in the tournament, with his last outing Sunday, raising workload concerns in spring training. Venezuela closer Danny Palencia closed out the win as Miller's absence helped seal the loss for Team USA.

via New York Post|

#bullpen-management #mark-derosa #mason-miller

sports24 days ago•20 min saved

Public Backlash for Mark DeRosa After Team USA's WBC Collapse

Team USA’s World Baseball Classic run ended with a 3-2 loss to Venezuela in the final, triggering widespread criticism of manager Mark DeRosa for misstating knockout-round rules and questionable ninth-inning decisions as the lineup went cold; Venezuela earned its first WBC title, continuing the American team’s post-2017 drought after losing to Japan in 2023.

via OutKick|

#baseball #mark-derosa #sports

sports28 days ago•8 min saved

DeRosa’s WBC misstatements spark questions about USA’s advancement

USA manager Mark DeRosa drew scrutiny for contradictory remarks about Team USA’s advancement in the World Baseball Classic, first suggesting they were already qualified and would treat the Italy game as a formality, then saying he misspoke and that they knew the outcome depended on scenarios and tiebreakers, prompting questions about his handle on live calculations and lineup decisions.

via Awful Announcing|

#mark-derosa #misstatements #qualification

sports29 days ago•4 min saved

Hughes Fires Up Team USA Ahead of WBC Canada Quarterfinal

Jack Hughes fired up Team USA via a group-chat message before their World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Canada, a gesture confirmed by manager Mark DeRosa as the Americans navigate a tense path to the knockout rounds.

via New York Post|

#canada #jack-hughes #mark-derosa

sports29 days ago•3 min saved

DeRosa Faces Backlash as WBC Tiebreaker Rules Highlight Managerial Missteps

Mark DeRosa faced backlash for misreading World Baseball Classic tiebreaker rules and his late lineup decisions, but Italy's 9-1 win over Mexico allowed Team USA to advance as Pool B runner-up and set up a quarterfinal against Canada.

via Sports Illustrated|

#baseball #lineup #mark-derosa

sports1 month ago•19 min saved

Italy's Three-Homer Night Carries USA Into WBC Knockout Round

Italy’s 8-1 win over Mexico, highlighted by Vinnie Pasquantino’s three homers, sent Team USA through to the World Baseball Classic knockout rounds after manager Mark DeRosa admitted he misread the tiebreaker rules; the U.S. had earlier beaten Mexico 5-3 behind Judge and Roman Anthony, while Tarik Skubal faced online backlash for leaving Team USA but defended his decision. USA now advances to a quarterfinal against Canada.

via OutKick|

#baseball #italy #mark-derosa

sports6 months ago•9 min saved

Atlanta Braves to Name New Manager After Snitker's Departure

The Atlanta Braves are set to appoint a new manager following Brian Snitker's transition to an advisory role, with potential candidates including former players David Ross and Mark DeRosa, and experienced manager Bud Black, emphasizing the importance of choosing a leader who can maintain the team's competitiveness and stability.

via Battery Power|

#atlanta-braves #bud-black #david-ross

sports3 years ago•8 min saved

"Team USA's thrilling comeback secures spot in WBC semifinals"

Trea Turner's grand slam in the eighth inning helped Team USA overcome a 7-5 deficit and beat Venezuela 9-7 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. The game was marked by intense energy and passion from both teams, with Team USA manager Mark DeRosa urging his players to match Venezuela's energy. However, reliever Daniel Bard's loss of control allowed Venezuela to take the lead before Turner's heroics. Team USA will face Cuba in the semifinals on Sunday.

via The Athletic|

#mark-derosa #sports #team-usa