Team USA

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Report: David Wright Will Likely Be Named Mets’ Captain Before Opening Day

The superstar third baseman will likely be named the fourth captain in franchise history before the season begins on April 1, according to a report.

2013/03/18

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David Wright Out Of WBC With Moderate Rib Strain, Could Miss Opening Day

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Wright would rest for three to five days. Only time will tell whether the 30-year-old star is ready to begin the regular season on April 1, the GM said on Friday.

2013/03/15

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Captain America Vs. Clutch Cano: Wright, Robbie To Meet In Crucial WBC Game

Two of New York’s brightest stars will take the stage on Thursday night when Team USA takes on the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami. We’re talking about the Yankees’ Robinson Cano and the Mets’ David Wright, of course.

2013/03/14

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David Wright Drives In 5 As Team USA Rolls Puerto Rico

The Mets’ star was locked in again. Wright drove in five runs, the last three with a bases-loaded double in the eighth. That prompted chants of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” from the crowd of 32,872.

2013/03/13

David Wright #5 of USA celebrates with Ryan Braun #8, Giancarlo Stanton #27 and teammates in the dugout after scoring against Canada during the eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic First Round Group D game at Chase Field on March 10, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Late Rally Over Canada Gets U.S. Into WBC Second Round

Running out of outs, Adam Jones and the United States suddenly broke loose and saved themselves from a humbling loss. Now, thanks to a fast finish, they’re heading to Miami for the next round of the World Baseball Classic.

2013/03/11

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Adrian Gonzalez Powers Mexico Past Dickey, Team USA In World Baseball Classic

Adrian Gonzalez homered and drove in three runs, seven pitchers handcuffed United States hitters all night and Mexico rebounded from a disappointing opening loss with a decisive 5-2 win over the Americans in Pool D of the World Baseball Classic on Friday.

2013/03/09

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R.A. Dickey To Start WBC Opener For Torre, Team USA

Baseball was invented in the United States, but the World Baseball Classic has been dominated by Japan. U.S. manager Joe Torre has taken a different approach in the WBC’s third edition this year.

2013/03/05

Ichiro Suzuki #51 of Japan holds up the championship trophy with his team after defeating Korea during the finals of the 2009 World Baseball Classic. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Japan Going For 3rd WBC Title In A Row; Can Team USA Stop Them?

They’ll play in the Far East and the Far West — and in the Caribbean, too. Wherever they are, Miguel Cabrera and R.A. Dickey and dozens of All-Stars in the World Baseball Classic know the team to beat: two-time WBC winner Japan.

2013/02/28

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Andy Pettitte Decides To Pass On Participating In World Baseball Classic

Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte will not pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, general manager Brian Cashman confirmed.

2013/01/29

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Teixeira, Wright Highlight Team USA’s Star-Studded Roster; Pettitte To Pass On WBC

Team USA released its provisional roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday, and both New York baseball teams will be represented. First baseman Mark Teixeira is the only Yankee on the roster, and David Wright is the only Met.

2013/01/17

Hartnett: USA Wins Gold At WJC, Defeats Defending Champion Sweden

Team USA captured the Gold Medal at the World Junior Champions in Ufa, Russia by defeating defending champions Sweden 3-1.

2013/01/05

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Sweeny: A-Rod, Jeter And Other Notes From Nashville

The bombshell about A-Rod’s latest injury leaves us all wondering what he has left. Let’s face it — it is perfectly clear to all of us that he is not a 30-100 guy anymore.

2012/12/03

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B&C Morning Show: Craig Diminishes The Accomplishments Of US Men’s Hoops

Craig was not impressed with Team USA grabbing gold on the hard court. We know this because he said so.

WFAN–2012/08/13

B&C Morning Show: Jerry’s Update Does Not Disappoint

When Jerry Recco began his first update of the morning with a cut from Yankees radio play-by-play man John Sterling, Craig was immediately reminded of an image of Sterling parading around the hotel in a bathrobe.

WFAN–2012/08/09