What to Know – NBC six South Florida

The eyes of the baseball planet are on Miami as the leading talent in the sport requires aspect in the final games of the Globe Baseball Classic – all major up to Tuesday’s title game inside loanDepot park.

From many teams who have hoisted the trophy just before as champions of the tournament to other individuals that are nevertheless seeking to do so for the 1st time, the field is stacked with talent all seeking to show off their talents on the international stage.

With just a handful of games left in the tournament, here’s what you require to know ahead of the semifinal round of the Globe Baseball Classic.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 14: Manny Machado #13 of the Dominican Republic hits a household run in the third inning against Israel at loanDepot park on March 14, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Photos)

How Players Choose Which Nation to Play For

1 appear at the rosters for the WBC may well have some folks asking yourself how they are formed – in certain, how does a player like Miami born and raised Manny Machado play for Group Dominican Republic as an alternative of the United States.

In addition to playing for the nation you have been born in, there are other strategies a player can be eligible for a distinct nation:

• Hold citizenship or have a permanent residence in the nation.
• Have documentation displaying you would be eligible for citizenship if you applied.
• Have at least a single parent who was born in the nation or holds citizenship.
• Previously represented the nation in the WBC.

Cuba Utilizes MLB Talent, Tends to make Miami Debut in Globe Baseball Classic

It comes with a lot of controversy off the field, but the national group representing Cuba will be in South Florida for the 1st time in the 5 WBC editions. Cuba played in Japan for the duration of the 1st 4 editions and was in Taiwan to get started this year’s tournament whilst also playing in San Diego for the duration of the 2006 and 2009 tournaments.

This year is also the 1st time Cuba will have Significant League Baseball players on their roster – such as such names as Luis Robert and Yoan Moncada from the Chicago White Sox, Andy Ibanez from the Detroit Tigers along with 3 pitchers on MLB rosters.

BUNKYO CITY, JAPAN – MARCH 16: Shohei Ohtani #16 of Group Japan reacts for the duration of the 2023 Globe Baseball Classic Quarterfinals game among Group Italy and Group Japan at Tokyo Dome on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/WBCI/MLB Photographs through Getty Photos)

And Then There Had been (Nearly) 4

What began as field of 20 teams – expanded from 16 teams in the 1st 4 Globe Baseball Classics – is now down to just 5 teams left playing for a opportunity to be the champs.

3 of the spots in the semifinal round have currently been clinched. Japan, which won the 1st two WBC tournaments, is in and will take on Mexico just after their win more than Puerto Rico on Friday. Cuba, which was the runner-up in the 2006 tournament, will take on the winner of Saturday’s quarterfinal among the Untied States – the 2017 winner – and Venezuela.

Miami in the Spotlight

There have been instances just before when a venue has hosted extra than a single round of games in the Globe Baseball Classic, but not like what we’ve noticed at loanDepot park this year.

The household of the Miami Marlins has been the web site of play in Pool D of the 1st round, half of the quarterfinal games and will host each semifinal games and the title game on Tuesday. It is the fourth time Miami has hosted games in the WBC.