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EXCLUSIVE: A Sneak Peak into Pakistan’s Official WBCQ Roster

Days after we released guest author Alex Ayala’s roster projection on Pakistan [link], we have been given an exclusive preview into Pakistan Federation Baseball’s (PFB) official World Baseball Classic Qualifier roster. The federation’s official list includes 29 players, of which … Continue reading

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Young Players Shine at Brooklyn World Baseball Classic Qualifier

By Gabriel Fidler BROOKLYN, New York – Watching the World Baseball Classic as a fan adds a whole new dimension to following baseball, as countries form their own dream teams where David Wright, Giancarlo Stanton, and Ryan Braun face off … Continue reading

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Handmade Bats and Selling the Family Car: Baseball in Pakistan

BROOKLYN, New York – There is no doubt that the World Baseball Classic has increased fan awareness of baseball outside the traditional hotspots of North and Latin America and the Far East, with the introduction of the qualifying rounds doing … Continue reading

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WBCQ Brooklyn: Great Britain in WBCQ Semis after 14-0 Win

BROOKLYN, New York – Driven by a combination of great pitching and a barrage of hits, Great Britain advanced to the semifinal of the World Baseball Classic Brooklyn Qualifier with a mercy rule win over Pakistan. Team GB will face … Continue reading

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WBCQ Brooklyn: Brazil Ruins Pakistan’s Classic Debut

BROOKLYN, New York – Once a Cinderella story themselves, Brazil put to rest any notion of a successful debut for Pakistan, newcomers to the World Baseball Classic—and, indeed, any major international tournament—with a 10-0 victory in seven innings. The game was … Continue reading

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Japan Wins Fifth Straight Asian Baseball Championships

Gabriel Fidler, Extra Innings (Follow along on Twitter.) Led by a dominant pitching staff that allowed only two runs in five games, Japan claimed their 17th gold medal at the Asian Baseball Championships (ABC) in Taitung City, Taiwan. Japan has … Continue reading

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