Seattle Mariners teammates Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh made big news while playing for opposing teams in the World Baseball Classic. Arozarena of Team Mexico reacted angrily after Team USA catcher Raleigh refused to shake his hand before an at bat. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Later, Arozarena ripped his Mariners teammate during an expletive-laced rant to […]
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Viral Italy espresso machine from World Baseball Classic up for auction
Team Italy shocked all of baseball with its undefeated run to the World Baseball Classic semifinals. How did the Italians do it? Well, a good blend of strong pitching and timely hitting is one explanation. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement But their dugout espresso machine certainly didn’t hurt. Italy took shots of premium Italian espresso during home […]
Read MoreAll-Star claps back, says U.S. ‘cared the most out of every team’ in WBC
San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb certainly did his part to help the United States in the World Baseball Classic. The right-hander, a two-time All-Star, won both of his starts in the tournament and allowed only one run along the way. MORE: WBC final shatters ratings record, bests 2025 NBA Finals, for Fox Yet the […]
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What’s up with the dance Venezuela does before every World Baseball Classic game?
Venezuela advanced to its first World Baseball Classic championship game Monday. The Venezuelans, who face Team USA for the title at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday on Fox, have a habit of late-game rallies. To illustrate, they scored three runs in the sixth inning to take the lead against defending champion Japan and won 8-5 in […]
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Latest Mason Miller update could force Team USA to choose new WBC closer
Mason Miller could be a game-time decision for the championship game of the World Baseball Classic on March 17. MORE: Juan Marichal sends message after Dominican Republic exits WBC on controversial strikeout The San Diego Padres’ closer, who hasn’t allowed a run while recording two saves in four WBC appearances, will only be available to […]
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Team USA, Dominican Republic starting lineups for WBC semifinal
We are just hours away from the highly anticipated 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinal between Team USA and the Dominican Republic at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. Paul Skenes takes the mound for the United States, while Luis Severino gets the call for the D.R. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement With the first pitch set for 8:00 […]
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USA’s Cal Raleigh gets strong message from Mariners’ teammate after WBC drama
Team USA edged past Canada 5-3 in a tense quarterfinal at Daikin Park in Houston, advancing to the semifinals and drawing a big crowd. The win featured small-ball plays that cracked Canada’s pitching and kept fans on their feet. The night also produced a side story. In the first inning, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh […]
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Italy’s Aaron Nola has cold reaction to helping Team USA advance in World Baseball Classic
By the time Team Italy starting pitcher Aaron Nola left Wednesday’s game against Mexico, he had done enough to keep Team USA alive in the World Baseball Classic. Nola pitched five shutout innings, allowing just four hits, to lead Italy to a 9-1 victory. Italy finished 4-0 in Pool B play after defeating Team USA […]
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Vinnie Pasquantino has 3-word message after helping Team USA advance in WBC
The USA baseball team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals after Italy defeated Mexico 9-1. Italy first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, who hit three home runs, had this to say after the win: Pasquantino achieved the first three-home-run game in World Baseball Classic history, and it came at the right time for the USA. Mexico […]
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Team USA fans rooting for Italy’s Aaron Nola to be great — or terrible
Philadelphia Phillies veteran Aaron Nola pitches for Italy in the World Baseball Classic. On Wednesday, Team USA’s fate rests on Nola’s right arm. Nola will start for Italy in its Pool B finale against Mexico (7 p.m. ET Wednesday, Fox Sports 1). Because Italy shocked Team USA 8-6 on Tuesday, the Americans stand at the […]
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How to live Stream Italy vs USA, WBC 2026, TV channel
Italy’s national baseball team is set to take on the United States in a World Baseball Classic matchup in Daikin Park, Texas. MORE: Top 10 pitchers heading into the 2026 MLB season <img alt=" Mar 8, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; Italy left fielder Dante Nori (16) reacts to his single agains the Great Britain […]
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Former Blue Jays pitcher, 39, announces he’ll retire immediately after WBC
Paolo Espino’s return to the World Baseball Classic — 20 years after his first WBC — will mark the end of the road for the 39-year-old pitcher. MORE: Mets pitcher suddenly removed from Team Israel at WBC Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Espino announced (via Antonio Puesan on X) that after Panama’s WBC run ends, he will retire […]
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Shohei Ohtani makes big statement at World Baseball Classic
Superstars tend to rise to the occasion on the international stage, and Shohei Ohtani did exactly that with a jaw-dropping performance at the World Baseball Classic. Ohtani delivered one of the tournament’s most electrifying performances, going 3-for-4 with five RBIs, highlighted by a towering grand slam that helped power Japan to a dominant victory over […]
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How to live stream Japan vs Chinese Taipei: WBC 2026, TV channel
Fans at the Tokyo Dome will be treated to a Pool B battle Friday when Shohei Ohtani and Japan meet Chinese Taipei in World Baseball Classic play. MORE: How to live stream World Baseball Classic 2026, WBC, TV channel <img alt=" Mar 21, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan third baseman Munetaka Murakami (55) plays his […]
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Braves break silence on Jurickson Profar’s massive PED suspension
The Atlanta Braves issued a statement Tuesday after outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended 162 games —effectively, the entire 2026 season — for performance enhancing drug use. MORE: Former Braves star slams Jurickson Profar immediately after PED suspension Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Profar, 33, tested positive for exogenous testosterone, which is banned by the joint drug agreement […]
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