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Is the USA No. 1? Can anyone beat D.R.? Reranking the remaining World Baseball Classic teams
We're down to eight. Here's what we've learned -- and who has impressed us most -- as we enter the quarterfinals.
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Bat flips, home run trots and ... a plantain dumbbell? How Dominican Republic sluggers are lighting up WBC
In this World Baseball Classic, one team might be having more fun than any other.
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Bat flips, home run trots and ... a plantain dumbbell? How Dominican Republic sluggers are lighting up WBC
In this World Baseball Classic, one team might be having more fun than any other.
MLB
Is the USA No. 1? Can anyone beat D.R.? Reranking the remaining World Baseball Classic teams
We're down to eight. Here's what we've learned -- and who has impressed us most -- as we enter the quarterfinals.
Jack Hughes
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No Canada: Hughes hypes up Team USA for WBC
Jack Hughes, who scored the golden goal vs. Canada in the Winter Olympics, sent "a nice little fire-up message" to Team USA ahead of its WBC quarterfinal vs. Canada.
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DeRosa: 'New lease on life' for Team USA at WBC
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa says he's happy his squad has a "new lease on life" at the World Baseball Classic after prematurely stating his team had reached the quarterfinals.
Vinnie Pasquantino
World Baseball Classic
Vinnie Pasquantino dishes to McAfee on Team Italy's espresso machine
Team Italy captain Vinnie Pasquantino joins Pat McAfee and breaks down the squad's espresso machine in the dugout.
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Vinnie Pasquantino
World Baseball Classic
Stephen A.'s response to Pasquantino: 'You're from Richmond, VA!'
Stephen A. Smith responds to Vinnie Pasquantino's comments trolling Team USA after Italy's win Wednesday night.
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Rays
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Olney: Inside Caminero's dominant WBC debut -- and what it means for his Rays future
The young star is thriving on the international stage, earning the admiration of his Dominican Republic teammates and setting himself up for a strong 2026 campaign.
World Baseball Classic
How much criticism does Mark DeRosa deserve for Team USA mistake?
How much criticism does Mark DeRosa deserve for Team USA mistake?
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World Baseball Classic tiebreaker scenarios: How can Team USA advance?
The United States' WBC fate is now out of its hands. Here's how the U.S. can move on to the quarterfinals -- or be sent packing.
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U.S. in jeopardy at WBC after upset loss to Italy
Italy stunned Team USA with an 8-6 victory in World Baseball Classic pool play Tuesday night, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's 20-year history that puts the Americans in jeopardy of not advancing to the knockout round.
Mariners
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Why Passan isn't worried about any 'beef' between Raleigh and Arozarena
Jeff Passan shares why he doesn't expect any lingering tensions between Mariners teammates Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena after Raleigh didn't shake Arozarena's hand.
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Former cadets Skenes and Jax help Air Force baseball team attend USA-Mexico
Paul Skenes and Griffin Jax played for the Air Force baseball team on their respective journeys to the major leagues and Team USA.
Mariners
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After Arozarena rant, Raleigh says 'there's no beef'
Cal Raleigh said there's "no beef" between him and Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena, who unleashed an expletive-laced screed after the catcher declined to dap him up before an at-bat in the United States' World Baseball Classic game against Mexico.
White Sox
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Murakami slam leads Japan's WBC rout of Czechs
Munetaka Murakami's eighth-inning grand slam punctuated Japan's 9-0 win over Czechia on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic.
Mets
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From college QB to Team USA starter in the WBC: 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 and Tarik Skubal in the U.S. rotation.
Mariners
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'Man, just please come back safe': What it's like for an MLB team when its stars are in the WBC
While its top players are out taking on the world, we checked in on life back at home during spring training.
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Judge, Anthony power Team USA over Mexico
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer, and Roman Anthony added a three-run blast in a big third inning to lead the U.S. over Mexico in the WBC.
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2026 World Baseball Classic: All the best handshakes and celebrations
Though players have less time with their international teammates, chemistry at the World Baseball Classic is high -- as evidenced by some of the handshakes this March.
Fernando Tatis Jr
MLB
Tatis slam propels Dominicans to WBC quarters
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win.
