Event Brief
Cardinals' O'Brien Named S. Korea's Closer for WBC
Filed: Feb 06, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Summary: St. Louis Cardinals reliever O'Brien appointed as South Korea's closer for the World Baseball Classic.
WHO: O'Brien
WHAT: Named closer for WBC
WHEN: Feb 06, 2026 at 3:20 AM ET
WHERE: Seoul, South Korea
WHY: To strengthen the team's pitching lineup for the tournament
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