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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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World Baseball Classic
What is the source of the Dominican Republic's frustration in WBC loss to U.S.?
Jeff Passan joins "SportsCenter" to discuss the Dominican Republic's frustration after losing to the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic.
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MLB
Who will face the U.S. in the WBC final? Keys, X factors for Italy-Venezuela
We've got you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways from the second semifinal in Miami.
News
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.
Roman Anthony
World Baseball Classic
Roman Anthony: 'It felt unbelievable’ to hit go-ahead HR for Team USA
Roman Anthony joins “SportsCenter” to discuss Team USA’s 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic semifinal.
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News
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.
World Baseball Classic
Team USA advances on controversial strike three to end game
Team USA walks away victorious after Mason Miller comes up with a clutch strikeout to end the game.
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MLB
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Cubs
MLB
Cubs' Suzuki (knee) exits Japan's WBC defeat
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal loss to Venezuela because of right knee discomfort.
MLB
From Team Japan to MLB stars: Who could be next to make the jump?
The World Baseball Classic has given fans a chance to see Japan's best players before they hit the majors. Here's who to keep an eye on this year.
News
U.S. tops Canada, advances to showdown vs. D.R.
The United States booked its spot in the WBC semifinals with a 5-3 victory against Canada, joining the Dominican Republic team that mercy-ruled Korea in a 10-0 win in seven innings.
Austin Wells
WBC
Wells hits 3-run HR as D.R. routs South Korea
Austin Wells hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning against South Korea that ended the 10-0 game under a World Baseball Classic rout rule.
MLB
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
MLB
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.
News
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.
Rays
MLB
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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MLB
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.
