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The Latest Breaking News from World Baseball Classic

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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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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Junior Caminero Is the WBC’s Early Breakout Star

The young Dominican Republic slugger hit 45 home runs last year with the Rays, but his fame is hitting a new level in the World Baseball Classic.

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USA 5, Mexico 3: How Team USA Fought Off a Late Comeback to Remain Undefeated in WBC

Follow along as Sports Illustrated live blogs the WBC matchup between Team USA and Mexico.

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Tarik Skubal Makes Big Decision on Team USA Status at World Baseball Classic

After making one dominant start for the U.S., Skubal will return to the Tigers.

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Team USA's Bizarre World Baseball Classic Stat Is Bound to Change

American lineup has posted three walks for every strikeout at the WBC.

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Aussies out of Baseball World Classic in last-gasp exit

Australia have narrowly missed out on a quarter-final place at the World Baseball Classic, after suffering a defeat to South Korea in Tokyo.

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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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World Baseball Classic Extra Innings Rules Explained

Is there a ghost runner when World Baseball Classic games go to extra innings?

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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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World Baseball Classic 10-Run, 15-Run Mercy Rules Explained

The bats are hot at the start of the World Baseball Classic.

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Aussie baseball boys stop Ohtani - but can't halt Japan

World Baseball Classic champions Japan have been given a scare by Australia before eking out a 4-3 victory in front of the country's emperor.

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Why Trayce Thompson—Klay Thompson’s Brother—Plays for Great Britain in World Baseball Classic

Yes, that is Klay Thompson’s brother out there.

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

Follow along as Sports Illustrated live blogs the WBC matchup between Team USA and Great Britain.

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Ozzie Albies Reminds Us of the Heart in the World Baseball Classic

The Netherlands slugger blasted a walk-off home run against Nicaragua in Saturday’s game—and shared where the moment ranked among his career accomplishments.

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It's Sho-time! Ohtani eyes hat-trick against Aussies

Australia are excited to face Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic -- but the bad news is that the Japanese legend is in a rich vein of form.

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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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Why Manny Ramirez Taught Son Lucas Ramirez to Hit Lefty Long Before Two-Homer Game vs. USA

Manny Ramirez’s son also wears No. 24—but bats from the left side. Here’s why.

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Ranking the Best Home Run Celebrations at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Japan and Mexico, among others, brought an extra oomph of creativity to the World Baseball Classic this spring.

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USA 15, Brazil 5 (FINAL): How U.S. Improved to 1–0 in World Baseball Classic

Follow along with Sports Illustrated as the U.S. begins its 2026 World Baseball Classic journey on Friday 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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World Baseball Classic 2026: Pool Standings and Updated Bracket

Here's how the pools are shaping up at the WBC.

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