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Junior Caminero Is the WBC’s Early Breakout Star

The young Dominican Republic slugger hit 45 home runs last year with the Rays, but his fame is hitting a new level in the World Baseball Classic.

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Korea Uses Complicated Chart, Routine Sacrifice Fly to Advance to WBC Quarterfinals

Anyone who familiarized themselves with the World Baseball Classic tiebreaking procedures before this edition of the tournament began may have been operating on

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Why Randy Arozarena Is Playing for Mexico at the World Baseball Classic

The Mariners outfielder is a native of Cuba.

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World Baseball Classic Extra Innings Rules Explained

Is there a ghost runner when World Baseball Classic games go to extra innings?

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What Tarik Skubal Said About Possibly Making Another WBC Start for Team USA

The reigning Cy Young award winner originally only wanted to pitch once for Team USA, but now he’s leaving the door open for a return.

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One Potential Achilles Heel for Every MLB Team This Season

The biggest weakness that could plague every MLB team in 2026.

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Why Trayce Thompson—Klay Thompson’s Brother—Plays for Great Britain in World Baseball Classic

Yes, that is Klay Thompson’s brother out there.

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Ozzie Albies Reminds Us of the Heart in the World Baseball Classic

The Netherlands slugger blasted a walk-off home run against Nicaragua in Saturday’s game—and shared where the moment ranked among his career accomplishments.

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Why Manny Ramirez Taught Son Lucas Ramirez to Hit Lefty Long Before Two-Homer Game vs. USA

Manny Ramirez’s son also wears No. 24—but bats from the left side. Here’s why.

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Ranking the Best Home Run Celebrations at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Japan and Mexico, among others, brought an extra oomph of creativity to the World Baseball Classic this spring.

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The World Baseball Classic Is a Joyful Time Capsule to the Sport’s Past

Venezuela’s win over the Netherlands on Friday provided a reminder of how the sport used to be played—and how much pride the players carry for their countries.

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In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans

Venezuelan fans are turning the World Baseball Classic in Miami into a celebration

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Shohei Ohtani Wasted No Time Breaking Another Record in World Baseball Classic Opener

The Dodgers superstar continued his hot hitting in the WBC by fueling a 10-run inning for Japan.

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Seven Underrated Acquisitions of the MLB Offseason

There were all kinds of free agent signings and trades that shocked baseball fans this winter, but these under-the-radar moves could be just as impactful as the headliners.

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(VIDEO) Shohei Ohtani Crushes Grand Slam in Japan's Dominant WBC Opener Against Chinese Taipei

Shohei Ohtani wasted no time asserting his dominance on the international stage, blasting a grand slam in the second inning to ignite Japan's explosive offense in a commanding 13-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Friday, March 6, 2026

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Team Venezuela expects the WBC to be a celebration, even on US soil

Venezuela enters the World Baseball Classic in Miami with politics hanging over the tournament

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Andrew McCutchen and Three Other Familiar Faces Trying to Make Rosters on Minor League Deals

Andrew McCutchen is signing a minor league deal with the Rangers, putting an end to a rocky second stint with the Pirates.

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Korea's Unique World Baseball Classic Home Run Celebration Is a Frequent Flier

Four home runs helped Korea post a lopsided victory over Czechia in the WBC opener.

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The World Baseball Classic Has Finally Captured Team USA’s Full Attention

Losing the 2023 final to Japan has raised the stakes for the best American players this time around.

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Beck brothers proud to represent Great Britain at World Baseball Classic

On Friday, the California siblings will suit up for Great Britain, who face Mexico in their opening game of the World Baseball Classic.

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A's GM Leaves Door Open for Kyler Murray to Return to Baseball

The A’s drafted Kyler Murray back in 2018, but he opted to head to the NFL.

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Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic

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Red Sox Pitcher Filling in for Puerto Rico Creates Strange Meeting on Mound

Puerto Rico was getting in some work in advance of the World Baseball Classic.

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Clayton Kershaw Had a Very Honest Line About Facing Shohei Ohtani in WBC

Dodgers legend not looking forward to going head-to-head against former teammate.

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2026 World Baseball Classic Team Power Rankings

Ranking the rosters at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The United States, Japan, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela are among the favorites.

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