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Team Italy crashed the party on Tuesday when it stunned the United States. It made itself comfortable after thumping Mexico on Wednesday. And now Francisco Cervelli and company have every intention of making the World Baseball Classic their own after earning an 8-6 quarterfinals victory over Puerto Rico on Saturday. The Azzurri are just one […]

Ryan Pressly was drafted by the Boston Red Sox, made his MLB debut for the Minnesota Twins and he retired in January after last playing for the Chicago Cubs, but his best days in The Show came with the Houston Astros. The native Texan and 2022 World Series champion is returning home following Saturday’s news. […]

Tarik Skubal left Team USA in the World Baseball Classic after his pool play appearance to go back and continue preparing for the 2026 MLB season with the Detroit Tigers. That decision has been met with plenty of criticism, and the outside noise grew louder on Saturday after his performance in spring training. The 29-year-old […]

Tarik Skubal will breathe a sigh of relief, as fans now have another pitcher they can needlessly label a “turncoat.” Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is changing course after initially planning to join the Team USA World Baseball Classic roster for a potential championship showdown. He will now remain at spring training camp with his […]

The only real concern Seattle Mariners fans had regarding the World Baseball Classic centered around injuries. Following a momentous trip to the American League Championship Series, people did not expect any lingering tension to follow the club into the 2026 regular season. Alas, the M’s and anxiety are an inseparable pair. Perhaps Randy Arozarena can […]

The World Baseball Classic continues to spotlight elite pitching, and Logan Webb remains a notable storyline for Team USA as the 2026 tournament moves toward the semifinal round. Although Webb has already made his final scheduled start in the 2026 WBC, the San Francisco Giants ace will remain with the national team for the remainder […]

The first inning between Puerto Rico and Italy in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal turned out to be incredibly one-sided. After an onslaught of offensive output from Italy, Puerto Rico was forced to change pitchers in the first inning. Seth Lugo, who started the game on the mound for Puerto Rico, was pulled after allowing […]

Mason Miller stepped on the mound for Team USA to clinch the 5-3 win over Canada in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. After his strong outing, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen shared his obvious take about the club’s star closer. When asked about Miller’s performance against Canada on Friday night, Stammen simply […]

Undefeated Japan meets Venezuela under the lights at loanDepot Park on Saturday night in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal packed with pressure and star power. Japan rolled through Pool C with a perfect 4-0 record in Tokyo and enters the knockout stage carrying the expectations that follow a program with three Classic titles and a […]

As Zack Wheeler continues to clear barriers in his return from thoracic outlet decompression surgery, fans cannot help but get excited. Although it has already been confirmed that the stellar right-handed starting pitcher will not be available for Opening Day, optimism is growing now that he has thrown in a live batting practice for the […]

The World Baseball Classic continues to test the resilience of every contender, and Team USA’s journey in the 2026 tournament reached another defining moment Friday night in Houston. During the quarterfinal matchup vs. Canada at Daikin Park, the defending champions survived a tense finish to secure a 5–3 victory. The win sent the Americans into […]

Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals in the World Baseball Classic after defeating Canada 5-3 on Friday night. However, Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran can’t get over the home run teammate Roman Anthony hit in the USA’s 5-3 win over Mexico earlier in the tournament. Duran, who was playing on Team Mexico in the […]

The World Baseball Classic has long served as baseball’s biggest international showcase, but the 2026 WBC is also driving a new wave of interest in the sport across Italy. The Italian national team’s performance in the 2026 tournament has pushed the sport into the national conversation in a way rarely seen before. For decades, baseball […]

With the Boston Red Sox preparing in spring training to get ready for the 2026 season, there is no denying the amount of expectations that they have for themselves. As the Red Sox roster wants to make noise in 2026, this analyst and former player would even say that the team has a chance to […]

Team USA captain Aaron Judge has closely followed the Dominican Republic’s dominant run during the 2026 World Baseball Classic as the highly anticipated semifinal matchup approaches in Miami. The United States will face the Dominican Republic at loanDepot Park in one of the tournament’s biggest matchups. The Dominican squad enters the semifinal undefeated at 5–0 […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to finalize their roster after playing spring training games this year. Philadelphia is making some tweaks to that roster as spring continues. The Phillies are making a few roster moves ahead of a game Saturday with the New York Yankees. “Prior to today’s game, the Phillies optioned RHP Alan Rangel […]

Team USA has made a late roster change ahead of the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, replacing veteran left-hander Clayton Kershaw with reliever Jeff Hoffman for the matchup against the Dominican Republic national baseball team. The move came after Team USA’s 5-3 quarterfinal win over Canada on Friday night. The Toronto Blue Jays’ 33-year-old […]

The Dominican Republic delivered one of the most electric moments of the 2026 World Baseball Classic following its dominant victory in Miami. After shutting out Korea 10-0 to advance on Friday, fans erupted into loud chants calling for a showdown with Team USA, instantly turning the upcoming Team USA vs. Dominican Republic win-or-go-home semifinal into […]

Seattle Mariners teammates Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena went viral for all of the wrong reasons during the first round of the World Baseball Classic. Before a Team USA-Team Mexico game, Raleigh, a catcher, refused to shake Arozarena’s hand when he came to the plate to hit. Arozarena’s postgame comments suggested he wasn’t pleased about […]

The World Baseball Classic spotlight continues to intensify as the tournament reaches its most anticipated stage. Team USA’s path through the tournament, the upcoming World Baseball Classic semifinal showdown with the Dominican Republic, and the stakes of the semifinal have created enormous buzz across the world of baseball. At the forefront of the scene is […]

Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India exited Friday’s Cactus League game vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks with right groin tightness, creating a late spring training health concern as Opening Day approaches. India had already doubled and scored before leaving the game early, and the club quickly treated the move as precautionary. As the regular season […]

Aaron Judge has helped guide Team USA into the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals, and the Yankees captain is embracing the magnitude of the moment. Team USA secured its spot with a 5–3 victory over Canada on Friday night at Daikin Park in Houston, advancing to the semifinals for the third consecutive World Baseball Classic. […]

Aaron Judge and Team USA’s momentum in the World Baseball Classic remain central storylines as the United States prepares for a major semifinal matchup. Judge’s leadership, the rising expectations surrounding Team USA, and the incoming showdown vs. the Dominican Republic showdown all frame the tournament’s next stage. The New York Yankees star outfielder has emerged […]

Team USA is about to face their toughest test of the 2026 World Baseball Classic yet, as on Sunday, they will be taking on Dominican Republic in the semifinal of the competition. After being jolted wide awake by a loss to Italy, USA locked in on Friday and handled their business against Canada, taking a […]

As if the 2026 World Baseball Classic hasn’t already been exceptionally riveting to this point, the competition is about to become even more heated. On Friday night, two powerhouses of the competition booked their spot against each other in the semifinal, with Dominican Republic demolishing South Korea, 10-0, to win via mercy rule, and Team […]

On Friday, the Dominican Republic steamrolled its way past Korea 10-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Now, they will square off against the United States after defeating Canada 5-3 in their quarterfinal matchup. The game will take place on Sunday. Afterward, New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells, whose mother is of […]

Team USA made it to the quarterfinal of the 2026 World Baseball Classic by the skin of their teeth, as they saw Italy take care of business against Mexico the same way they did against them. And now, they are headed to the semifinal of the competition, as they held off Canada with an incredible […]

The Dominican Republic cannot be stopped. After a dominant 4-0 run in pool play of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in which they finished as the team with the best run differential among all teams, they continued to steamroll any and every opposition that comes their way. On Friday night, in the quarterfinal of the […]

The Dominican Republic is looking to move ahead at the World Baseball Classic against South Korea in the quarterfinals. Thankfully, they have Juan Soto carrying them on their backs. On Friday, Soto managed to etch out a place in World Baseball Classic history with an extraordinary play, per B/R Walk-Off/World Baseball Classic. In the top […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is now at the quarterfinals. On Friday, the Dominican Republic will take on South Korea. The Dominican Republic is currently 4-0. As a result, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is adopting the mindset that has proven to work for the Dominican Republic, per Foul Territory. Essentially, it is an all-for-one-and-one-for-all approach. “We’ve […]

As Team USA prepares for its quarterfinals game against Canada in the World Baseball Classic, one player for the Americans is admitting to some conflicted feelings. Ernie Clement is an infielder for manager Mark DeRosa and while he is not in the starting lineup against Canada, he could be used a pinch hitter or go […]

Anthony Banda floundered in the 2025 World Series, causing many Los Angeles Dodgers fans to wonder how much longer he would remain with the club. They got their answer in February. LA designated the left-handed pitcher for assignment before later finding a trade partner in the Minnesota Twins. The veteran reliever holds no ill will […]

With the New York Mets preparing in spring training to get ready for the 2026 season, one player who is looking for an explosive year is Brett Baty. As Opening Day is in sight for the Mets, manager Carlos Mendoza would give praise to Baty, which should make any fan excited for the upcoming season. […]

The World Baseball Classic has reached the quarterfinal stage, and the Dominican Republic is set to take on Korea on Friday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. EST. Leading up to the game, some players on the DR are being asked if they’d rather win the WBC or win a World Series. Manny Machado provided his […]

The World Baseball Classic grew in importance when Shohei Ohtani led Japan to the championship in 2023. It is reaching even greater heights this year with Aaron Judge competing for Team USA. The stakes just feel bigger when the game’s best hitter is involved. He is not carrying himself like a major draw, however. The […]

The World Baseball Classic has reached the quarterfinals stage. On Saturday, Team Italy will play Team Puerto Rico in what projects to be a competitive game. The 3 PM EST start time should allow baseball fans in Italy to watch the game at a reasonable hour as well. Puerto Rico and Canada both advanced from […]

On Saturday, the United States will face Canada in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Meanwhile, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa is making adjustments to the lineup. First, he is starting Pete Crow-Armstrong over Byron Buxton in centerfield. Second, he is starting Alex Bregman and Brice Turang at infielder instead of Gunnar Henderson. […]

Out of all the nations competing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Italy has stood out. On Saturday, they will take part in the quarterfinals against Puerto Rico. Furthermore, their fans back home are well-positioned to watch, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. While Italy would play at 8 pm EST, the Americans will be […]

Team USA is set to take on Canada in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic on Friday, March 13, at 8 p.m. EST. With the contest hours away, manager Mark DeRosa revealed the starting lineup he’s using tonight, and it looks like Pete Crow-Armstrong is playing over Byron Buxton. The soon-to-be 24-year-old outfielder will […]