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World Baseball Classic Smashed All Its Ratings Records

Venezuela vs. Team USA averaged over 10 million viewers.

Sports Illustrated

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

The Independent UK

Major Possible Change to World Baseball Classic Seems Unnecessary

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

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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

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

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.

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

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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 Guardian - US

Venezuela 3-2 United States: World Baseball Classic final – as it happened

As it happened: Venezuela held off the United States 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic final in Miami. David Lengel was watching

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Venezuela 3, USA 2: What Went Wrong for U.S. in World Baseball Classic Final

Venezuela beat the United States 3-2 in the final of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Team USA Donning a Very American Lucky Charm for WBC Final vs. Venezuela

The Americans will wear some championship memorabilia ahead of Tuesday night’s World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela.

The Independent UK

Expect a festive WBC final crowd as the US plays Venezuela at an uncomfortable political moment

The United States meets Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic title in a game that carries political overtones

Sports Illustrated

Why Nolan McLean Is Starting for Team USA in World Baseball Classic Final

Young Mets pitcher will be on the mound for the final vs. Venezuela.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. Didn’t Hesitate Saying Where Venezuela’s WBC Win Ranks in His Career

The Braves star unsurprisingly has Monday night’s World Baseball Classic win over Italy pretty high on his list.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Venezuela Ends Italy’s Dream Run to Reach WBC Final Against Team USA

A two-out rally in the seventh inning propelled the Venezuelans to their first World Baseball Classic championship game.

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Here's Why Team USA is the Home Team in World Baseball Classic Final vs. Venezuela

It is not because the game is in Miami.

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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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