2017 World Baseball Classic

Astros 2017 WBC recap and highlights

Luke Gregerson and Alex Bregman are WBC champions.

Luke Gregerson was the genius of Team USA’s eagle mascot

Who doesn't want a 45-pound eagle statue in the dugout?

Stroman pitches Team USA to WBC title

WBC GameThread No. 34: United States vs. Puerto Rico

The US is on the brink of a WBC title against an undefeated Puerto Rican club looking to avenge a gold medal game loss in 2013.

WBC GameThread No. 33: United States vs. Japan

Undefeated Japan hopes to set a place in their 3rd gold medal game against a US team poised for a big WBC breakthrough.

Carlos Correa crushes a massive home run in the WBC semifinals

400-plus foot home runs are pretty.

WBC GameThread No. 32: Kingdom of Netherlands vs. Puerto Rico

The first semi-final sees Puerto Rico stake their undefeated record against a Netherlands team looking to crown the rise of Dutch Antilles baseball with a WBC title.

WBC GameThread No. 31: United States vs. Dominican Republic

A do-or-die finale in Pool F pits the Americans and Dominicans in a rematch with national pride and a spot in the championship round on the line.

PR 6, USA 5: Stars & Stripes comeback falls short

Correa’s squad punches their ticket to the championship pool.

WBC GameThread No. 30: United States vs. Puerto Rico

Two 1-0 teams match up in a game to determine supremacy in Pool F.

So...Carlos Beltran and Carlos Correa have some interesting new looks

Blonde bombs away for Puerto Rico.

WBC GameThread No. 29: Venezuela vs. Dominican Republic

Two desperate teams meet in a must-win game.

Lone Star Shade: Bregman displeased with Odor’s WBC bat-flip

Clearly, Alex Bregman and Brian McCann are going to get along swimmingly.

2017 World Baseball Classic: Bregman collects 2 hits in USA win

Former Astro Pat Neshek strikes out Jose Altuve.

WBC GameThread No. 28: Venezuela vs. United States

Fresh off their tiebreaker win, Venezuela confronts a powerful American club.

WBC GameThread No. 27: Kingdom of Netherlands vs. Cuba

The Dutch can push themselves one step further with a win, while Cuba hopes for an upset victory and some tiebreaker luck.

WBC GameThread No. 26: Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico

Caribbean rivals collide in a Pool F rematch of the 2013 gold medal game.

Astros Mid-World Baseball Classic Update

A quick update on the Astros participating in this year’s WBC

WBC GameThread No. 25: Cuba vs. Japan

A Round 1 rematch sees Japan ready to punch its championship round ticket while Cuba looks to keep its tournament hopes alive.

WBC GameThread No. 24: Venezuela vs. Italy

The 2017 Classic’s first tiebreaker game will decide the final spot from a wild Pool D.

Astros place Kevin Chapman on waivers, claimed by Braves

The Astros’ left-handed options further dwindle on Monday.

WBC GameThread No. 23: Mexico vs. Venezuela

Venezuela can see itself through to the second round, while Mexico hopes for a win and some luck.

WBC GameThread No. 22: Canada vs. United States

Rivals clash, with Pool C advancement for themselves (and Colombia) on the line.

WBC GameThread No. 21: Italy vs. Puerto Rico

Italy takes on Puerto Rico needing a win to keep their hopes alive.

WBC GameThread No. 20: Japan vs. Kingdom of Netherlands

The two favorites of Pool E clash.