Tag: World Baseball Classic

All-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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Team USA’s Soulless Militarism Was Their Undoing in the WBC

First came a widely publicized moment between Team USA catcher Cal Raleigh and Mexican outfielder Randy Arozarena. During one at bat, Arozarena extended a friendly hand to shake with Raleigh. The men know each other well—after all, they play together on the Seattle Mariners. Raleigh didn’t move a muscle. Arozarena, understandably so, took it as […]

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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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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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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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Tainy Takes The Field To Helm A World Baseball Classic Soundtrack Featuring Myke Towers, Young Miko, And More

The 2026 World Baseball Classic has begun. It kicked off with Pool C play in Tokyo yesterday (March 4, ET), while Pool A, Pool B, and Pool D begin in Puerto Rico, Houston, and Miami, respectively, on March 6. For the international event, World Baseball Classic Inc. went all in on music this year by […]

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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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2026 World Baseball Classic MVP odds, top 10 betting favorites

Countless MLB stars will be competing this month, and the 2026 World Baseball Classic MVP odds have been released heading into the massive global tournament. While Japan and the United States have stacked rosters heading into the WBC, the event’s betting favorites for MVP dropped, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The 2026 World […]

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