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The Latest Breaking News from World Baseball Classic

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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Seven Underrated Acquisitions of the MLB Offseason

There were all kinds of free agent signings and trades that shocked baseball fans this winter, but these under-the-radar moves could be just as impactful as the headliners.

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Aussies bounce Czechs, stay perfect at Baseball Classic

Australia remain on track for a place in the World Baseball Classic's quarter-finals with a second win in as many days in Japan.

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Team USA’s Full Schedule for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

The full schedule for the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, along with Team USA’s full roster and history in the event.

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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.

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Andrew McCutchen and Three Other Familiar Faces Trying to Make Rosters on Minor League Deals

Andrew McCutchen is signing a minor league deal with the Rangers, putting an end to a rocky second stint with the Pirates.

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Korea's Unique World Baseball Classic Home Run Celebration Is a Frequent Flier

Four home runs helped Korea post a lopsided victory over Czechia in the WBC opener.

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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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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.

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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.

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Australia open World Baseball Classic with big upset

Top draft pick Travis Bazzana and current major leaguer Curtis Mead were prominent as Australia made a dream start to the World Baseball Classic.

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Five Bold Predictions for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Several countries will bring their best rosters ever to this edition, which could upend the typical hierarchy.

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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.

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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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These Three Ex-MLB Stars Are Managers in World Baseball Classic

Two Baseball Hall of Famers and a former perennial All-Star are now skippers in the dugout at the World Baseball Classic.

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USA WBC Manager Had Definitive Answer About Whether or Not This is a ‘Dream Team’

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa compared his squad for the 2026 World Baseball Classic to the Dream Team.

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Team USA Reveals Impressive Starting Rotation for World Baseball Classic

Star-studded group includes Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes.

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Claims Incredible Hole-in-One on 323-Yard Par-4

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. posted a video claiming he made a hole-in-one on a 323-yard par-4.

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Ranking the 2026 World Baseball Classic Uniforms for Each Country

Which countries were able to break free of a common template?

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Past World Baseball Classic Results: Winners and How United States Has Fared

Which countries have performed the best on baseball's biggest international stage?

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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.

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Updated Team USA Roster for World Baseball Classic As Yankees' Ryan Yarbrough Joins Mix

Yarbrough is replacing Twins pitcher Joe Ryan as he deals with a back injury.

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Jesús Luzardo Snubbed Team USA WBC Invite, Pledges Loyalty to Venezuela

Jesús Luzardo turned down an offer to pitch for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, saying he’d only pitch for Venezuela.

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Huge Crowd in Japan Thrilled by Rare Batting Practice Show From Shohei Ohtani

World Baseball Classic hero is ramping up to the 2026 event.

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Logan Webb Enters World Baseball Classic Looking to Learn, May End Up Leading

Giants ironman joins impressive Team USA rotation going into WBC.

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