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Team Dominican Republic dominated Team Netherlands in World Baseball Classic play, earning a 12-1 mercy rule win over seven innings. Helping lead the charge was Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero. With Team Dominican Republic up 4-1 in the third inning, Caminero put the final nail in the coffin with a three-run blast. A 424-foot […]

Team Japan rallied late to defeat Team Australia 4-3 on Sunday night, securing first place in Group C and becoming the first team to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic. The defending champions improved to 3-0 after Masataka Yoshida delivered the decisive moment, hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning […]

Team USA was tied 1-1 in their World Baseball Classic matchup against Team Great Britain. Until Kyle Schwarber stepped up to the plate. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger blasted a moonshot 427 feet to give Team USA a 3-1 lead. They wouldn’t look back from there, winning 9-1. Schwarber’s home run was impressive in its own […]

On Saturday, the World Baseball Classic had a wild day. Puerto Rico and the Netherlands both hit walk-off home runs, and Team USA ended up winning 9-1 over Great Britain in Game 2 of Group B play. The Americans are now 2-0 and will host Team Mexico on Monday night, followed by a date with […]

As Team Dominican Republic goes through the World Baseball Classic, they’ll be relying on the big bat of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. So will the Toronto Blue Jays, for almost the next two decades. Guerrero came through for Team Dominican Republic in their matchup against Team Netherlands. After a two-run blast that put the team up […]

Luis Arraez powered Team Venezuela to a win in the World Baseball Classic and afterward credited faith, family and national pride for his performance. Arraez had an impressive showing in Venezuela’s 11-3 win over Israel, finishing 4-for-5 with two home runs, two doubles, five RBIs and four runs scored at loanDepot park. The three-time batting […]

The Detroit Tigers were expected to reunite with starting pitcher Tarik Skubal after his start in the World Baseball Classic. Skubal helped lead Team USA to a win over Great Britain. Following that game, Skubal admitted he was thinking though about sticking around and starting another game in the WBC. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch understands […]

The World Baseball Classic is currently underway as MLB teams prepare for the upcoming season. Unable to play for his native Puerto Rico is Los Angeles star Kiké Hernandez, who is currently recovering from elbow surgery, but is still in attendance at the event and supporting his squad. Recently, Hernandez made a bold declaration about […]

The World Baseball Classic has a lot of people excited, and even the players are hype about the competition. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is one of the players who seemed to have some extra juice coming into the classic, as he’s playing for Great Britain. Ahead of their matchup against Team USA, he let everyone know […]

After the game in San Juan on Saturday went to extra innings, Darell Hernaiz ended it in style with a walk-off home run, giving Puerto Rico a 4-3 win over Panama at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in Pool A of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Hernaiz played the hero in the bottom of the 10th inning […]

World Baseball Classic action continued on Saturday, as the Venezuela national baseball team defeated the Israel national baseball team 11-3 in a Group D matchup at loanDepot Park in Miami. The win improved Venezuela to 2-0 in the pool and placed them at the top of the group after also defeating the Netherlands 6-2 in […]

Team USA improved to 2-0 in Pool B of the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a 9-1 drubbing of Great Britain on Saturday, highlighted by a momentum-shifting thunderous home run from Kyle Schwarber. Great Britain struck first when Nate Eaton led off the game by hitting the first pitch from two-time defending American League Cy […]

Team USA got a big win in the World Baseball Classic Saturday, by defeating Great Britain 9-1. Tarik Skubal pitched a gem in his WBC start, and Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber also blasted a two-run homer. Schwarber opened up after the game about what it meant to him to help his team. “It’s fun […]

The World Baseball Classic is underway, and Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is in awe of the event. While Skubal was planning to start just one game, he is now looking to take the mound once again for Team USA. “I didn’t expect these types of emotions to run through my brain or my thoughts […]

The United States is expected to roll in the early stages of the World Baseball Classic. The games in the pool play portion of the tournaments are expected to be one-sided games. That was certainly the case in the opener against Brazil. The same type of result is expected in the second game against Great […]

The World Baseball Classic provides professional baseball players the opportunity to represent their country, but it could also give them an extended look at the competition they will face during the MLB season. While playing for Team USA, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is getting the chance to spend some time with New York Mets […]

With the Los Angeles Dodgers in the midst of spring training, the team also has players competing in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), such as USA catcher Will Smith, as he’ll be receiving pitches from Tarik Skubal in Saturday’s game against Great Britain. As there have been rumors connecting the Dodgers and Skubal, there’s no […]

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies may have had the most clutch play we’ll see in the World Baseball Classic this year. After hitting an amazing walk-off home run to help the Netherlands defeat Nicaragua 4-3, MLB fans everywhere couldn’t help but share their excited reactions. In the bottom of the ninth with two outs […]

As Ozzie Albies is competing in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) with Team Netherlands, Saturday saw an exciting game between them and Team Nicaragua, which saw a walk-off home run from Albies. With Albies a big part of the WBC for Team Netherlands, he won them the game that had the park rocking. While the […]

On Saturday night, Tarik Skubal will take the mound for what is likely to be his only appearance in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Detroit Tigers ace enters the international stage with enormous expectations after winning back-to-back American League Cy Young Awards. That context makes the left-hander’s appearance in the tournament one of the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been generating more buzz than usual this offseason, as fans gush over reigning National League Cy Young Paul Skenes and top MLB prospect Konnor Griffin. Newcomers Marcell Ozuna, Ryan O’Hearn and Brandon Lowe are also attracting a fair amount of attention. Nobody is making a fuss about Oneil Cruz. Formerly one […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed a glimpse of postseason-level intensity Friday night when closer Edwin Diaz delivered one of the early signature moments of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Pitching for Team Puerto Rico, the former New York Mets closer brought the famous Timmy Trumpet “Narco” entrance to the international stage before helping secure a […]

World Baseball Classic action on Friday featured a historic but brief outing from Cristopher Sanchez as the left-hander helped the Dominican Republic national baseball team take down the Nicaragua national baseball team 12-3 in Pool D at loanDepot Park. Sanchez made tournament history in the opening inning by striking out four batters, becoming the first […]

The story of how San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb joined Team USA for the World Baseball Classic sounds almost too strange to believe. Yet the Giants ace ended up dominating Brazil baseball after a chain of unexpected events involving a concert bus, a former catcher, and a country singer. Before the tournament began, Webb […]

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star first baseman Jonathan Aranda provided the breakthrough for Team Mexico on Friday, leading the way in an 8-2 win over Great Britain in the opening Pool B game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park in Houston. Mexico opened the scoring in the second inning when Nacho Alvarez Jr. […]

Aaron Judge and the Team USA offense opened the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a powerful statement, as the New York Yankees superstar and Team USA captain helped lead a dominant 15–5 victory over Brazil in the tournament opener while acknowledging the lineup still has room to improve as pool play continues. Judge made his […]

Boston Red Sox star Roman Anthony wasted no time announcing himself on the international stage. Right away, the young outfielder delivered a statement performance as Team USA rolled past Brazil baseball 15–5 in their World Baseball Classic opener. Anthony finished 2-for-4 with two RBI, two walks, and a run scored. From the start, his presence […]

Alex Bregman is presently focused on helping Team USA recapture the World Baseball Classic championship. Starting on March 26, he will be tasked with helping the Chicago Cubs turn the corner and contend for a World Series title. Last year, he breathed new life into the Boston Red Sox and acted as a mentor to […]

The 2026 iteration of the World Baseball Classic is here, and once again, Team USA is fielding a stacked roster. Due to how stacked the roster is, a few players inevitably have to take a backseat. But among those who are going to feature prominently is Boston Red Sox burgeoning star Roman Anthony, who started […]

Team USA could scarcely have asked for a better start to life in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Starting off pool play with a clash against Brazil at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, Aaron Judge got the ball rolling for his team with a monster home run to left-center field in the very first inning, […]

Team USA took an early 2-0 lead over Brazil at the top of the first inning thanks to a huge Aaron Judge home run. It was his first at-bat of the tournament, making it an exciting play all around. The soon-to-be 34-year-old slugger sent the ball toward left field on a 3-0 count. With a […]

The World Baseball Classic is an event that has grown dramatically in stature and the presence of stars like Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Cal Raleigh and Paul Skenes on Team USA is testimony as to how important it has become to many of the game’s top players. However, as big as the international competition has […]

It is no secret that New York Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge will receive a great deal of attention as Team USA looks to win the World Baseball Classic for the first time since 2017. The slugger is used to the spotlight, but it could be another MLB standout who will take home MVP. Philadelphia Phillies […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies will be brothers when the Atlanta Braves square off with the Kansas City Royals on Opening Day, but they are friendly foes during the World Baseball Classic. The 2023 National League MVP earned bragging rights after his native Venezuela beat the three-time All-Star second baseman and the Netherlands in […]

Tarik Skubal is one of the several superstar pitchers on Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. However, he has stated that he only plans on throwing 55 pitches when he takes the mound against Great Britain on Saturday, March 7. The Detroit Tigers ace seems to be maintaining that plan. However, reports suggest that […]

Undoubtedly, Shohei Ohtani is the premier baseball phenomenon of his generation. Whether with the LA Dodgers or his native Japan, he is virtually beyond human. On Friday, Ohtani kicked off the 2026 World Baseball Classic in the only way he knows how, by hitting a grand slam. As a result, Ohtani’s natural heroics immediately went […]

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena will be missing the World Baseball Classic with a fractured finger. Team Dominican Republic was then forced to find his replacement. Erik Gonzalez will now be joining the team, Team Dominican Republic announced. They are set to take on Nicaragua on Friday, and Gonzalez is expected to join the team […]

Rafael Devers has been dealing with a hamstring injury, while Jung Hoo Lee is said to have suffered a rolled ankle. On Friday, the San Francisco Giants received inspiring updates for both players. Reports indicate that Devers, who is 29 years old, could return to the Giants’ spring training lineup soon, according to Alex Pavlovic […]

When Team Venezuela does battle in the World Baseball Classic, they’ll be expecting Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio to help lead the charge offensively. However, they won’t be the case for their matchup against Netherlands on Friday. Chourio is out of the lineup after getting hit by a pitch on Wednesday, via Daniel Alvarez-Montes of […]