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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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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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Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.
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We determine whether these eight MLB stars can actually reach new heights in 2026.
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Brees and Shough made appearances during the Savannah Bananas exhibition games at the Caesars Superdome, the home of the Saints.
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