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Atlanta Braves
fromBattery Power
2 days ago

WBC Wrap-Up: Oh no, Team USA

Japan defeated Czechia 9-0 with a dominant nine-run eighth inning, while Israel beat Netherlands 6-2 and Canada edged Puerto Rico 3-2 in World Baseball Classic games.
Major League Baseball
fromJays Journal
2 days ago

Blue Jays' offensive leaders put their power on display at World Baseball Classic

Toronto Blue Jays players are performing strongly in the 2026 World Baseball Classic pool play, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ernie Clement, and Alejandro Kirk leading their respective teams toward the quarterfinals.
Toronto
fromBlueJaysNation
1 day ago

Blue Jays watch: Players still competing at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Blue Jays players demonstrate exceptional performance in the World Baseball Classic, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Ernie Clement leading their respective national teams through the tournament's knockout stage.
AC Milan
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

How Italy became the darlings (and contenders, too) of the World Baseball Classic

Team Italy's World Baseball Classic success combines cultural celebrations with competitive excellence, creating global appeal and potentially transforming baseball's popularity in Italy.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
15 hours ago

The Opener: World Baseball Classic, Berrios, Free Agency

World Baseball Classic quarterfinals feature matchups between Korea-Dominican Republic and USA-Canada, with notable pitchers including Hyun Jin Ryu and Cristopher Sanchez competing this weekend.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
5 hours ago

Is Winning the World Baseball Classic More Important Than Winning the World Series? - Bleacher Nation

Julio Rodriguez stated he prioritizes winning the World Baseball Classic over a World Series title, sparking divided reactions among Mariners fans regarding player loyalty and national pride versus franchise success.
fromBattery Power
1 day ago

WBC Wrap-Up: Italy rules, knockout round set

Canada made it out of pool play for the first time, while Cuba failed to move to the knockout round for the first time in WBC history. Cal Quantrill and Livan Moinelo each managed well, with just a sac fly giving Canada a 1-0 lead through four. An Abraham Toro homer off Yariel Rodriguez made it 2-0, but Cuba got a run back thanks to a leadoff walk and throwing error from Quantrill to set up an RBI groundout.
Miami Marlins
Miami Marlins
fromMLB Trade Rumors
3 days ago

Tigers Select Enmanuel De Jesus, Place Troy Melton On 60-Day IL

The Tigers selected Enmanuel De Jesus's contract to the 40-man roster, moving Troy Melton to the 60-day injured list to create roster space.
#world-baseball-classic-2026
fromBattery Power
1 week ago
Atlanta Braves

Ronald Acuna Jr. and Venezuela set to face off against Ozzie Albies and the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic

LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
4 days ago

Hyeseong Kim helps Korea end 16-Year WBC knockout drought

Team Korea advanced to the 2026 World Baseball Classic knockout rounds for the first time since 2009, defeating Australia 7-2 to secure passage via run differential tiebreaker.
Atlanta Braves
fromBattery Power
1 week ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. and Venezuela set to face off against Ozzie Albies and the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Venezuela face Ozzie Albies and the Netherlands in the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool D opener on March 6 at noon in Miami, with Andruw Jones managing the Netherlands.
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Webb, Lee, Ramos headline SF Giants participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Giants have eight players competing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with additional staff members serving as coaches and trainers for various national teams.
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

How many future Hall of Famers are playing in the 2026 WBC?

The 2026 World Baseball Classic will feature several Hall of Fame candidates, including first-time participants Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper, while notable players like Freddie Freeman and Francisco Lindor will be absent due to various circumstances.
Atlanta Braves
fromBattery Power
4 days ago

WBC Wrap-Up: Blowouts and close shaves

Sunday's international baseball games featured varied competition levels, with Japan narrowly defeating Australia, Cuba overcoming Colombia, and Dominican Republic dominating Netherlands.
Major League Baseball
fromJays Journal
5 days ago

Blue Jays sign talented catcher off Team Italy as WBC starts rolling

The Toronto Blue Jays signed 22-year-old Italian catcher Giaconino Lasaracina, who plays for Team Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, to address catching depth needs.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 months ago

Rangers Release Anthony Veneziano

The Rangers announced that Anthony Veneziano has been released from his minor league contract so that the southpaw can pursue an opportunity with an Asian team. Veneziano only just signed with Texas about four weeks ago, though as per the norm with non-roster players, the Rangers aren't going to stand in the way if Veneziano is given a guaranteed offer from a foreign club.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
7 months ago

Manfred: Longer Break In 2028 For All-Star Game And Olympics Is Possible

Rob Manfred stated, "It is possible to play the All-Star game in its normal spot, have a single break that would be longer but still play 162 games without bleeding into the middle of November." This implies a potential adjustment to the schedule to accommodate both events.
Los Angeles
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