The World Baseball Classic continues to be a bigger stage for international teams than for the country that created the game, which is why more nations are expected to participate in the next event, scheduled for 2013. MORE

Alex Rodriguez will remain part of ESPN's WBC marketing plans even though the New York Yankees' all-star third baseman has admitted to using steroids. MORE

Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda has been named Global Ambassador for the 2009 World Baseball Classic, which includes a marketing campaign. MORE