Colombia is going back to the World Baseball Classic. The team entered the Tucson Qualifier as the clear favorite, the country’s roster bursting with talent even after big league players such as José Quintana and Donovan Solano couldn’t participate.

The Star spoke to World Baseball Classic president Jim Small about Tucson hosting the WBC qualifiers, the process in returning pro baseball to Tucson and "the beauty of the WBC."

Arroyo has received more attention during the past six months and has started to be viewed as an elite prospect across several media circles. More solid showings on the internatio

On a team filled with experienced ballplayers and Major Leaguers both past and present, it's not a veteran that Colombia manager Jose Mosquera penciled in at the top of his lineup. While sweeping its