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The Latest Breaking News from the World Baseball Classic

All-Time World Baseball Classic Team: Picking the Best Players at Each Position

Let's go around the diamond and pick the best performers from the first five iterations of the World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5

Ten Make-or-Break Players for the World Baseball Classic Contenders

From sluggers leading the charge on offense to hurlers who’ll be pushing up against their pitch counts, these players could determine the fate of their teams.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5

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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.

The Independent UK · Mar 5

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

The Independent UK · Mar 4

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4

SI:AM | Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic

The international tournament begins on Wednesday, seeking to build on a thrilling 2023 edition.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4

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Five Obstacles That Could Stop Team USA From Winning the World Baseball Classic

The Americans are the favorites to take home gold, but it’s far from a done deal.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 2

Shohei Ohtani Got Rock Star Treatment While Arriving in Japan for World Baseball Classic

Just look at how the fans in Japan reacted when Ohtani arrived ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 2

The Five Most Intriguing World Baseball Classic Pool Play Matchups

The World Baseball Classic will begin next week as the tournament looks to provide something special in its sixth iteration.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 27

Full World Baseball Classic 2026 Schedule, Format and Pool Assignments

The World Baseball Classic will begin in less than two weeks.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23

Shohei Ohtani Jokes There's One Scenario Where He'd Pitch for Team Japan in WBC

Ohtani won't pitch for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. But what if Mike Trout showed up on Team USA's roster?

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23

Out of the Park Baseball 27 Launches March 13 - Trailer, Features, Screenshots and More

Out of the Park Baseball 27 is set to launch worldwide on March 13, adding another entry to the long running baseball simulation. Players will be able to step into the World Baseball Classic with authentic federations, real participants and accurate schedules included.

Operation Sports · Feb 14

10 World Baseball Classic Players You Didn't Realize Had International Ties

Here are 10 MLB players playing in the World Baseball Classic whom you didn't know had lineage to an international country.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6

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Sports Illustrated · Feb 6

Projecting Team USA’s World Baseball Classic Lineup, Pitching Rotation

With the roster revealed, here is what Team USA's batting order and pitching rotation could look like in the World Baseball Classic.

Operation Sports · Feb 2

Will the World Baseball Classic Exist Outside of Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 26?

Where does the WBC in MLB The Show 26?

Sports Illustrated · Feb 2

Insurance Emerges As a Major Issue for the World Baseball Classic

Some of baseball’s biggest stars won’t be playing in the global tournament next month after not receiving insurance to play. Here’s what’s going on.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 15

Clayton Kershaw Had Funny Line About Potentially Facing Shohei Ohtani in WBC

Clayton Kershaw announced he will pitch in the World Baseball Classic on Thursday.

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Sports Illustrated · Jan 15

Clayton Kershaw to Pitch for One More Team After MLB Retirement

Kershaw's Hall of Fame baseball career will include one final pit stop in the World Baseball Classic.

Latin Times · May 26, 2024

Puerto Rico to host the World Baseball Classic for the first time since 2013; Miami also makes the cut

The 18,000-seat Hiram Birthon Stadium will serve as the venue for pool games held in Puerto Rico

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2023

Yoan Moncada’s four-hit day evidence that he’s feeling good again

He’s hitting .339/.369/.565 over his last 17 games, and he said this is the best he has felt physically since before the World Baseball Classic in spring.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2023

Britain looks for increased interest in baseball as MLB returns

Baseball enthusiasts in the U.K. — there’s more than you’d think, they say — hope to build on momentum from the World Baseball Classic with the Cubs-Cardinals London Series.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

Mets closer Edwin Diaz ahead of schedule with rehab of torn patellar tendon

NEW YORK — Edwin Diaz didn’t immediately know how badly his knee was injured. He was elated after striking out the side for Puerto Rico on March 15, helping his country defeat the favored Dominicans and advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 27, 2023

Paul Sullivan: 2023 MLB season begins with new rules, old narratives and the same opening-day dreams

After the success of the World Baseball Classic, Major League Baseball begins its regular season Thursday at a ballpark near you.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 25, 2023

Championship trophy put on display

The championship trophy won by Japan at the World Baseball Classic went on display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward on Friday, with fans lining up more than one hour before the facility opened to view the coveted prize.

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