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Team USA vs. Venezuela: Three Bold Predictions for World Baseball Classic Final

Team USA and Venezuela will battle at loanDepot Park on Tuesday for the 2026 World Baseball Classic title.

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Venezuela’s Comeback Ends Italy’s WBC Run, Sets Up Final vs. Team USA

Ronald Acuña Jr. sparked a seventh-inning rally that put his country one win away from its first World Baseball Classic championship.

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All the Numbers Behind Mason Miller’s Unhittable Streak As Team USA Goes for WBC Title

San Diego Padres and Team USA reliever Mason Miller is in the midst of one of the most dominant stretches baseball has ever seen.

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Why Italy Celebrates With Shots of Espresso at the World Baseball Classic

This celebration has gone viral during the WBC, with coffee lovers everywhere enjoying the move.

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Juan Soto Boldly Claims Dominican Republic Is Best Team in World After Loss to USA

Team USA is marching on to the final after shutting down a historic offense.

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USA 2, Dominican Republic 1: How U.S. Advanced to WBC Championship in Thrilling Nail-biter

Team USA advanced to the World Baseball Classic final with a thrilling 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic.

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Why Cal Raleigh, Alex Bregman Are Out of Team USA Lineup vs. Dominican Republic

Cal Raleigh and Alex Bregman won’t start for Team USA in the semifinals against the Dominican Republic on Sunday evening.

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Team USA’s Paul Skenes Has Eye-Popping Stats vs. Dominican Republic Hitters

Skenes has fared quite well in his MLB career against the Dominican Republic's mighty lineup.

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Randy Arozarena Issues Blunt Statement on Handshake Incident With Cal Raleigh at WBC

Arozarena notably didn’t address his profanity-laden rant directed at Raleigh over the Team USA catcher’s viral handshake snub.

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Why Cal Raleigh Isn’t the Villain in Latest Fist Bump Snub With Josh Naylor at WBC

Raleigh found himself in the middle of another awkward moment during Friday’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal between Team USA and Canada.

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Clayton Kershaw’s WBC Stint With Team USA Ends With One Beer and No Appearances

There wasn’t a storybook ending for the Dodgers’ now-retired 11-time All-Star.

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Eight Non-MLB Players Who Stole the Show in World Baseball Classic Pool Play

These players who aren’t in the major leagues have been taking advantage of their opportunity to turn heads at the World Baseball Classic.

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Cal Raleigh Explains Why He Refused to Shake Randy Arozarena’s Hand at WBC

Raleigh addressed his viral handshake snub involving Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena during Team USA’s win over the Mexico at the World Baseball Classic.

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Shohei Ohtani Closed His Tokyo WBC Showcase With One Last Great Moment

Japan's star did not play but found a way to contribute to the joyous atmosphere.

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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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Tarik Skubal's Latest Move Adds to Speculation He Could Pitch in WBC Title Game

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is still working out with Team USA leading to speculation he may make another start during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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USA 9, Great Britain 1: How U.S. Fought Off Slow Start to Stay Undefeated in WBC

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Why Jazz Chisholm Jr. Is Playing for Great Britain in World Baseball Classic

The Yankees’ infielder will play against Aaron Judge and Team USA on Saturday night.

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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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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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Australia Catcher Explains Viral Handshake Snub of Czechia Batter at WBC

World Baseball Classic game got off to an interesting start.

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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.

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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.

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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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