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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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Team USA vs. Venezuela: Full Preview of the World Baseball Classic Final

The matchup for the 2026 World Baseball Classic final is set, and it will feature two of the best rosters in the tournament.

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How Venezuela Rallied vs. Italy to Reach World Baseball Classic Final vs. Team USA

Venezuela clinched its first-ever berth to the World Baseball Classic final.

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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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Will Smith Was Team USA’s Unsung Hero in WBC Win Over Dominican Republic

The U.S. catcher called a flawless game to guide his pitching staff to a remarkable win and put his country in the World Baseball Classic final.

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Awful Strike Three Call Ends Team USA-Dominican Republic WBC Clash in Controversial Fashion

Mason Miller struck out Geraldo Perdomo on an awful call to end Team USA’s World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup against the Dominican Republic.

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USA 2-1 Dominican Republic: World Baseball Classic semi-final – as it happened

Rolling report: Juan Soto and Co couldn’t manage an upset over the Americans as Team USA advanced to the final

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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 Austin Wells Is Playing for Dominican Republic at World Baseball Classic

The Yankees catcher will be facing Team USA in Sunday night’s World Baseball Classic semifinal.

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Running on Sheer Joy, Venezuela Dances Into WBC Semifinal by Stunning Japan

No team is having more fun at the World Baseball Classic than the South American nation, which injected even more energy into the tourney by eliminating the defending champs.

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Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr. combine for first WBC game with two leadoff home runs

Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. got the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal off to a pulsating start, combining for the first WBC game with two leadoff homers

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Venezuela 8, Japan 5: Venezuela Eliminates Japan and Shohei Ohtani From WBC

The Shohei Ohtani-led Japan squad attempts to punch their ticket to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

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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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USA 5, Canada 3: How U.S. Survived Scare and Advanced to World Baseball Classic Semifinals

Team USA defeated Canada and punched its ticket to the WBC semifinals.

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This is the espresso machine used by Italy in the World Baseball Classic — and it's just $109 at Amazon

I found the espresso maker Team Italy is using to celebrate home runs in the World Baseball Classic — here's how much it costs.

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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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Mark DeRosa Fires Back at WBC Critics While Still Making Silly Mistake

Mark DeRosa tried to explain away his comments about Team USA advancing at the World Baseball Classic but didn’t help himself.

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Reseeding the World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals Teams

How high does Italy rise after its shocking first-place finish in Pool B? And is Team USA still the favorite?

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World Baseball Classic 2026: Updated Bracket, Advancing Teams and Full Schedule

The quarterfinals of the WBC are set after an action-packed final day of pool play.

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Team USA Advances in WBC Thanks to Italy’s Win Over Mexico; Quarterfinal Matchup Set

Team USA is advancing to the quarterfinal at the World Baseball Classic after Italy beat Mexico on Wednesday. The United States will face Canada.

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Italy 9, Mexico 1: Team USA Advances As Italy Emphatically Tops Pool B

Italy blew out Mexico 9-1 to win Pool B, which helped Team USA advance to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

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What's at Stake Entering Final Day of Pool Play at the World Baseball Classic

Three spots in the quarterfinals are up for grabs.

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Team USA’s Baseball Dream Team Is on the Brink of a Nightmarish Exit

The U.S. suffered an embarrassing loss to Italy on Tuesday night that puts the team’s fate in the World Baseball Classic out of its hands.

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Team USA Manager Mark DeRosa Mistakenly Thought They Had Clinched Quarterfinal Spot

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa claimed his squad had already clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Baseball Classic. They hadn’t.

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