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 Official logo from MLB.com It's been a long, cold winter, but meaningful baseball is finally here again. None of that spring training crap that nobody cares about. These are games that matter! Kind of. You can watch the game for free, right now! Here's the link: http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/31426364/v542502483/wbc-south-africa-vs-new-zealand FAQ What the hell is this? It's baseball! Are these teams any good? No. How does it work? It's a 4-team, double elimination tournament, except not really. If the 2-1 team beats the 2-0 team, they win immediately! Schedule THURSDAY • South Africa vs. New Zealand: Local time: 1 p.m. ET: 9 p.m. Wednesday Watch: Live on MLB.com, WorldBaseballClassic.com and ESPN Pac-Rim • Philippines vs. Australia: Local time: 7:30 p.m. ET: 3:30 a.m. Watch: Live on MLB Network, MLB.com, WorldBaseballClassic.com and ESPN Pac-Rim FRIDAY • Philippines vs. TBD: Local: 1 p.m. ET: 9 p.m. Thursday Watch: Live on MLB.com, WorldBaseballClassic.com and ESPN Pac-Rim • Australia vs. TBD: Local: 7:30 p.m. ET: 3:30 a.m. Watch: Live on MLB Network, MLB.com, WorldBaseballClassic.com and ESPN Pac-Rim SATURDAY • TBD vs. TBD: Local: 6:30 p.m. ET: 2:30 a.m. Watch: Live on MLB Network, MLB.com and WorldBaseballClassic.com (ESPN Pac-Rim delayed to 12:30 p.m. local) SUNDAY • Finalist 2 vs. Finalist 1: Local: 2 p.m. ET: 10 p.m. Saturday Watch: Live on MLB Network, MLB.com and WorldBaseballClassic.com (ESPN Pac-Rim delayed to 11 p.m. local)
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Feb 11, 2016 03:03
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Baseball! Sort of! I guess I'll root for South Africa because Gift Ngoepe rules.
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Feb 11, 2016 03:11
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I'm watching and I just saw a good defensive play. Baseball!
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Feb 11, 2016 03:21
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What a catch, by some guy! Amazing!
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Feb 11, 2016 03:22
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Just finished reading Eat the Document (it's super, read it) and thank Christ for baseball in the middle of February.
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Feb 11, 2016 03:27
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That dude made that play way cooler than it had any right to be hahaha.
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Feb 11, 2016 03:32
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alpha_destroy posted:That dude made that play way cooler than it had any right to be hahaha. I thought it had a chance to get out. NZ has a guy called Boss Monderola. 70+ Name tool, imo.
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Feb 11, 2016 03:38
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WienerDog posted:I thought it had a chance to get out. Off the bat I thought so too. It was more as he got closer to catching the ball he hosed up his footwork. There was absolutely no need for him to leave his feet. That's all.
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Feb 11, 2016 03:39
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 This D is real. Jeez.The super disruptive pitch count rules are one of my favorite things. I love rules like this. It is the same reason I hope the MLFA actually plays because their rule allowing the ground to cause fumbles is going to be amazing. Edit: woot. Go South Africa. Do national teams have nicknames? alpha_destroy fucked around with this message at 03:51 on Feb 11, 2016 |
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Feb 11, 2016 03:43
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Haha, they pulled the lefty junk baller, and replaced him with his right handed brother. Who promptly gave up back to back hits scoring a run.
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Feb 11, 2016 03:51
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I think the wheels are falling off NZ. Turns out good defense can't bail out bad pitching. Edit: That was a mercy strike hahaha. alpha_destroy fucked around with this message at 03:56 on Feb 11, 2016 |
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Feb 11, 2016 03:53
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2 run wild pitch, amazing.
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Feb 11, 2016 03:55
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Ice To Meet You posted:2 run wild pitch, amazing. Such sights to see in the realm of international baseball.
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Feb 11, 2016 03:58
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My god. I just want to watch Max Brown run the bases forever. He's like a baby giraffe.
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Feb 11, 2016 04:18
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Feb 11, 2016 04:24
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New Zealand are not showing a whole lot of power hitting potential.
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Feb 11, 2016 04:59
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Meaningful (sort of) baseball? Sign me up!
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Feb 11, 2016 05:04
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Ice To Meet You posted:New Zealand are not showing a whole lot
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Feb 11, 2016 05:09
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I mean, their current level seems to be "better than me", which is good, but maybe not up to international standards. Now Boss Moanaroa is having hits taken away from him. I hate it. You can do it, Boss Ice To Meet You fucked around with this message at 05:14 on Feb 11, 2016 |
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Feb 11, 2016 05:10
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Okay, that inning actually looked like some pretty good pitching from the South Africa guy. They had no chance there.
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Feb 11, 2016 05:31
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I think I understand why they left the starter in so long...
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Feb 11, 2016 05:55
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Normally love WBC but these teams are lacking. No Dominican,Cubans or Canadians? Or Japan? Korea? Edit : I'm dumb. Thought this thread was for the actual start of the tournament. Clicked on the teams list on the website and didnt see any of the heavy hitters. vincentpricesboner fucked around with this message at 06:21 on Feb 11, 2016 |
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Feb 11, 2016 06:11
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zapplez posted:Normally love WBC but these teams are lacking. No Dominican,Cubans or Canadians? Or Japan? Korea? Are...are you the actual Steve Brule? Cause if you are not just being obtuse those teams play when the tournament actually gets started next year.
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Feb 11, 2016 06:18
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I'm only half watching this game while doing other important stuff, but we do have our first umpire getting hit in the balls of the year.
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Feb 11, 2016 11:23
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I really liked the surprise of turning on the TV at 3am and seeing live baseball being played, so I approve this event/and or attraction. 
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Feb 12, 2016 02:46
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It's an elimination game! I hope the Phillippines have another pitcher who can throw a strike.
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Feb 12, 2016 03:06
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I'm going to miss this guys commentary when this ends. we need more color guys with Australian accents.
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Feb 12, 2016 03:08
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I think Boss would make a good X-Com soldier.
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Feb 12, 2016 03:23
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They aren't getting the results they want, but the Philippines made some drat good contact in that inning I think. Also Lamb-Hunt's glove is really quite good comparatively I think.
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Feb 12, 2016 03:31
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Dingers! Dingers! Dingers!
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Feb 12, 2016 04:07
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Ice To Meet You posted:Dingers! Dingers! Dingers! Hell ya. It was bound to happen. I said they were swinging bats better than the results they were getting.
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Feb 12, 2016 04:08
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Whooooo! Off season dingers!
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Feb 12, 2016 04:09
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The games last night were kind of poo poo. This is a good rear end ballgame though.
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Feb 12, 2016 04:56
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The Philippines are much better than I expected. Awful throw, but Lamb-Hunt continues to be baller as hell with his glove. That was a sick dive even if the throw directly lead to a run.
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Feb 12, 2016 04:59
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Ice To Meet You posted:It's an elimination game! I hope the Phillippines have another pitcher who can throw a strike. I don't think they have many of those man.
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Feb 12, 2016 05:24
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This base ball match is getting cool.
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Feb 12, 2016 05:25
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Good god guys...Ice To Meet You posted:This base ball match is getting cool. It's been cool pretty much all night. What are you talking about? alpha_destroy fucked around with this message at 05:30 on Feb 12, 2016 |
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Feb 12, 2016 05:28
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Very good base-running. Bad defense. BOSS!!!
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Feb 12, 2016 05:29
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You idiot! Don't go for the tag double play!alpha_destroy posted:It's been cool pretty much all night. What are you talking about? I left for a bit to go to the gym. The thing is, it's now getting good in the same way that #nightmarebaseball is good.
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Feb 12, 2016 05:31
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This is not going to be a good year for teams starting with Phil. Even the guys without power are trying to dinger.
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Feb 12, 2016 05:31
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