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Travis Bazzana predicted Australia's WBC lineup 6 years ago
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Miguel Cabrera
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Miguel Cabrera just wants to put the ball in play one more time
Inside the legend and legacy of the Detroit Tigers great as his Hall of Fame career culminates in one final at-bat.
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'It means everything': How the 2023 WBC won over the players -- and the world
The fifth World Baseball Classic made history, capturing the hearts of MLB's biggest stars.
MLB
The best celebrations from the 2023 World Baseball Classic
Teams have been going all out on their celebrations in the World Baseball Classic this year. Here are some of our favorites.
Angels
MLB
'Baseball won again': Ohtani K's Trout to cap WBC
Shohei Ohtani closed out a 3-2 win with a strikeout of Mike Trout as Japan won its first WBC title since 2009.
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Japan beats USA for WBC title: Best moments and takeaways from thrilling finale
The World Baseball Classic came down to a Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout showdown. Here's how it played out -- and what to make of the thrilling finale.
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'BASEBALL!': Sports world reacts to thrilling WBC final
The World Baseball Classic came down to baseball superstars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout - and athletes on Twitter loved it.
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Japan vs. USA WBC final is set! Predictions and what you need to know
What's at stake Tuesday night? Bragging rights for the entire baseball world, for one.
Yoan Moncada
MLB
Protesters rally outside Cuba-USA WBC semifinal
Dozens of protesters gathered outside Team Cuba and Team USA's World Baseball Classic semifinal, which marked the first time Cuba's national baseball team visited Miami in more than 60 years.
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Turner, Goldschmidt propel U.S. into WBC final
Trea Turner added four more RBIs to his impressive World Baseball Classic total, and Team USA raced past Cuba 14-2 on Sunday night in the tournament's semifinal round at LoanDepot Park, earning the Americans a berth in the final on Tuesday night in Miami.
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'Epic' walk-off sends Japan to WBC final vs. U.S.
Japan rallied with two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to stun Mexico and advance to Tuesday's World Baseball Classic final against Team USA.
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Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani latest teammates to face off in international competition
We got to see Shohei Ohtani pitch to his Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout in the World Baseball Classic championship. They're not the only pair of famous teammates to face off in international competition.
MLB
How Team USA came together -- and learned the true meaning of the WBC
In two weeks, the star-studded U.S. lineup went from trying to impress to dominating and discovered the joy of the World Baseball Classic in the process.
Mets
MLB
Lindor backs 'amazing' WBC despite Diaz injury
Mets star Francisco Lindor is all-in on the World Baseball Classic and disagrees with the stance that MLB players should avoid the event because of the risk of injury.
Angels
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Ohtani eyes relief role in final, could face Trout
The dream matchup of Shohei Ohtani pitching to Mike Trout could become reality Tuesday night, as Ohtani plans to hit and pitch in the finals of the World Baseball Classic against Team USA.
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Better heat than Ohtani? DeGrom-like stuff? Japan's next great ace pitches in an MLB stadium Monday night
Introducing Roki Sasaki, the 21-year-old flamethrower making a one-night-only WBC appearance in Miami.
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How Mexico shocked baseball to become a WBC semifinalist
After underachieving in three WBCs, Mexico finally lived up to its potential. Does its most talented roster ever have one more surprise in it?
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P Sasaki, 21, will start for Japan in WBC semifinal
Roki Sasaki, potentially the best pitcher not in the major leagues, will take the ball for Japan in its World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup vs. Mexico from LoanDepot Park Monday, Japanese manager Hideki Kuriyama announced after a workout Sunday.
Astros
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Altuve sidelined indefinitely with thumb fracture
Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve fractured his right thumb that will require surgery. There is no timetable for his return.
Cardinals
MLB
Nootbaar pepper-grinder nixed at Japan tourney
When a high school player in Japan twisted his two fists together -- imitating Lars Nootbaar's pepper-grinder celebration, the umpire told him to stop.
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'October in March': How Team USA is handling the playoff-level pressure of the WBC
For some U.S. players, the World Baseball Classic might be their best chance to deliver with a championship on the line. Here's how they are embracing the moment.
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Why this World Baseball Classic is historic -- and complicated -- for Cuba
In the first year that Cuban pros are allowed to play for their home country, the team made the WBC semifinals for the first time since 2006. But here's why only a few chose to be on the roster.
Phillies
MLB
Trea day: Turner's slam lifts U.S. into WBC semis
Facing a deficit in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela, Team USA's Trea Turner unleashed a grand slam, providing a lead that held up in an emotional 9-7 victory.
Astros
MLB
'Really worried': Altuve another WBC star injured
On a night catcher Salvador Perez labeled "a double loss," Venezuela was eliminated by Team USA 9-7 in the World Baseball Classic Saturday after star second baseman Jose Altuve left the game with a right hand injury suffered when he was hit by a pitch.
Padres
MLB
Martinez, not assured start for U.S., leaves WBC
Team USA pitcher Nick Martinez has returned to Padres spring training after he wasn't guaranteed to start for the rest of the World Baseball Classic.
