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Where was Team USA's star closer?! How pitching restrictions rocked an otherwise epic WBC
The 2026 World Baseball Classic was another success story. But issues with pitcher usage are still holding it back.
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WBC's success may lead to midseason tourney
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says the continued growth and success of the World Baseball Classic could lead to a midseason competition in the future.
Bryce Harper
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Even in Team USA defeat, the World Baseball Classic is a win for all of baseball
Denied gold by a Venezuelan team that symbolized the event at its best, Bryce Harper and the U.S. couldn't help but relish in the beauty of the WBC.
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Mad Dog calls out Aaron Judge for lackluster performance in WBC title game
Stephen A. Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo react to Team USA's loss to Venezeula in the World Baseball Classic final.
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U.S. laments another WBC loss as star offense lags
Team USA, boasting one of the most talented rosters ever assembled, failed to live up to its billing Tuesday night and could only watch as Venezuela celebrated its first World Baseball Classic championship.
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Venezuela outduels USA to capture first WBC title
Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from Bryce Harper's tying home run in the eighth inning to beat the United States 3-2 on Eugenio Suárez's go-ahead double in the ninth.
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'We needed this': Amid turmoil back home, Team Venezuela savors WBC moment
As Venezuela grapples with an uncertain future, this World Baseball Classic has given fans something to rally around.
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Which stars will represent the United States in the next WBC? Way-too-early roster predictions
Team USA just lost to Venezuela -- but the future is still bright. Here's who could play for the U.S. in the next World Baseball Classic.
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World Baseball Classic history: All-time winners, more stats
The World Baseball Classic brings out the best in baseball on a global scale. Learn more about the tournament's all-time winners, MVPs and more.
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WBC champs! Takeaways as Venezuela stuns Team USA
Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic in a thriller on Tuesday -- while the USA dropped its second straight finale. Here's how it went down.
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Team USA arrives at WBC championship repping game-worn USA Olympic hockey jerseys
A connection between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Jack Hughes led to Team USA's stylish entrance in the World Baseball Classic final.
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Closer Miller available for Team USA in WBC final
All-Star closer Mason Miller will be available for Team USA in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic vs. Venezuela, manager Mark DeRosa said.
Mets
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From college QB to Team USA starter in the WBC final: The incredible rise of Nolan McLean
Eight starts into his MLB career, the Mets' budding ace is making himself at home next to Paul Skenes in the U.S. rotation.
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World Baseball Classic odds: United States favored to beat Venezuela in final
The final game of the World Baseball Classic is set, with USA favored to beat Venezuela
Dodgers
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Japan manager Ibata to step down after WBC loss
National team baseball manager Hirokazu Ibata said he will step down after Japan's 8-5 loss to Venezuela in Miami in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.
Braves
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Venezuela rallies past Italy to make first WBC final
Venezuela rallied from an early deficit to knock off Italy and set up a date with the U.S. in the country's first World Baseball Classic.
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The WBC final is set! Takeaways from Venezuela's win over Italy
We have you covered with in-game highlights and postgame takeaways from the second semifinal in Miami.
Aaron Nola
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Italy changes plan, to start Nola vs. Venezuela
Aaron Nola will start Monday night's World Baseball Classic semifinal for Italy against Venezuela rather than Michael Lorenzen.
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Team USA manager: WBC should move to middle of MLB season
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa joins Pat McAfee to discuss the growth and excitement around the World Baseball Classic.
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D.R. frustrated by blown call, but 'part of the game'
Two hours after a blown ball-strike call ended the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic, players emerged from the team's clubhouse with smiles, music and a message.
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Team USA stifles D.R.'s offense to make WBC final
The United States held the Dominican Republic's vaunted offense in check to advance to the World Baseball Classic final with a 2-1 victory.
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Takeaways from Team USA's thrilling WBC semifinal win over Dominican Republic
A star-studded World Baseball Classic showdown lived up to the hype. Here's how the United States moved on to the championship game.
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Venezuela KO's defending champ Japan from WBC
Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run shot in the sixth as Venezuela rallied to stun defending champion Japan and advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
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Italy tops P.R., rides magical WBC run into semis
Italy continued its charmed run through the World Baseball Classic, earning a spot in the semifinals after dispatching Puerto Rico 8-6.
