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World Baseball Classic television audience doubles for 2026 tournament

Venezuela’s 3-2 win over the United States in the World Baseball Classic championship game was seen by 10,784,000 viewers on Fox and Fox Deportes, nearly double the 5.4 million who watched Japan defeat the Americans in the 2023 final on FS1, Fox Deportes and the network’s streaming service

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Giants' Tony Vitello is attacking his college-to-pro transition with high energy, help from others

All eyes are on new San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello as he makes the big jump from coaching the University of Tennessee to major league manager despite no previous professional experience as a player or coach

The Independent UK

The Hat-off No One Asked For but Everyone Needed: Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz Own the Street

Their NYC looks are basically a masterclass. Break down the hat trends and celebrity street style moves Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz keep pulling off.

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MLB partners with Polymarket, makes integrity pact with federal commission on prediction markets

Major League Baseball is entering an official partnership with Polymarket and has an agreement with the federal commission overseeing prediction markets to collaborate on integrity concerns

The Independent UK

Major Possible Change to World Baseball Classic Seems Unnecessary

Shifting schedules around for more pitching freedom might not be worth it.

Sports Illustrated

A baseball title unleashes the happiness Venezuelans kept bottled up for years

Venezuelans pour into the streets in a rare, loud release of joy after their team wins the World Baseball Classic

The Independent UK

Pentagon denies Pete Hegseth was chewing gum after he’s filmed munching ahead of dignified transfer of dead troops

The president was criticized for wearing a baseball cap to a previous ceremony

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The WBC is thriving. Rob Manfred says MLB might consider moving it to midseason

Major League Baseball plans to bring back the World Baseball Classic in 2029 or 2030 and it could eventually move to midseason

The Independent UK

Ranking All Six World Baseball Classic Winners, From 2006 Japan to 2026 Venezuela

Venezuela concluded its inspiring title run by defeating Team USA on Tuesday night.

Sports Illustrated

Ronald Acuña Jr. Shared a Sweet Moment With His Son After Venezuela's WBC Win

Acuña’s son will definitely cherish this moment with his dad.

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge Are Spearheading a New Golden Era of Baseball

The 2026 season begins with baseball being more popular than it has been in years. The trick for MLB now is to keep the momentum going.

Sports Illustrated

First Look at ‘Backyard Baseball’ and Exclusive Details on New Game Dropping in July

Will MLB players be featured in the new “Backyard Baseball” game? Sports Illustrated has the details on that—and more—heading into the game’s July 9 release.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Joyful Venezuela Triumphs Over Dour Team USA in Thrilling WBC Final

If the U.S. is looking for something to change before the next World Baseball Classic, maybe it should try having fun like the rest of the teams.

Sports Illustrated

Other nations danced for joy at the World Baseball Classic. Team USA played toy soldiers

Venezuela played with heart, Italy sipped espresso and the Dominicans showed off their verve at the tournament. America wanted to concentrate on war

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Reliever Negotiations, Drums and Tears of Joy: Inside Venezuela’s WBC Triumph

From negotiating with MLB teams for reliever usage to a crucial mound meeting against Aaron Judge, the South American team united when a nation needed it most.

The Independent UK

US suffers shock defeat by Venezuela to miss out on World Baseball Classic title

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Trump renews call for Venezuela to become 51st State after baseball win over US

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Trump doubles down on ‘Statehood!’ claim as Venezuela defeats the US to win World Baseball Classic

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s acting president, said that the victory symbolised the “passion, talent, and unity that define us as Venezuelans”

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The Independent UK

Venezuela stuns US to win historic World Baseball Classic title

Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic title by beating the US on Tuesday night

Sports Illustrated

Mark DeRosa Explains Why Mason Miller Didn't Pitch in WBC Final vs. Venezuela

Miller wasn’t called upon in a big spot for Team USA on Tuesday, and manager Mark DeRosa explained why after the loss.

Sports Illustrated

Bryce Harper Congratulated Team Venezuela in Classy Move After Team USA WBC Loss

What a classy move by the Phillies star.

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Eugenio Suárez Emotionally Explains Why Team Venezuela Is So Special After WBC Win

Suárez’s RBI double in the ninth inning sealed the win for Venezuela over Team USA.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Fails to Muster Enough Offense in World Baseball Classic Final Loss to Venezuela

The Americans scored just two runs on three hits in Tuesday’s defeat as Venezuela plated the winning run in the ninth inning to win its first WBC title.

The Guardian - US

Venezuela win first World Baseball Classic title after taming USA in politically fraught final

Venezuela edged the United States in a dramatic World Baseball Classic championship game shaped by politics and late-game drama

The Independent UK

In Miami for the WBC final, both Venezuelan and US fans have something to celebrate

Venezuelan and American fans have packed Miami for the U.S.-Venezuela World Baseball Classic final, and many feel proud of both sides

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