- Hosmer to replace Teixeira on Team USA Surprise, AZ (Sports Network) - Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer has been selected to replace the injured Mark Teixeira on Team USA's roster for the World Baseball Classic.. Mar 6
- Yankees' Teixeira to miss WBC with strained right forearm Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira has been ruled out of the World Baseball Classic after suffering a strained right forearm during batting practice before Team USA's exhibition game against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.. Mar 5
