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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.

Even in Team USA defeat, the World Baseball Classic is a win for all of baseball
Despite being denied gold, Bryce Harper and the U.S. couldn't help but relish in the beauty of the WBC.

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Paul DePodesta is back in baseball -- and he plans to fix the Colorado Rockies.


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WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
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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.

WBC champs! Takeaways as Venezuela stuns Team USA
Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic, while the USA dropped its second straight finale.


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