World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic Championship: United States v Japan

2026 World Baseball Classic bracket: Schedule, teams, pools, locations and more

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Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki's future MLB prospects could be in jeopardy

Chris Russo makes the worst baseball argument of all time (Video)

D’Backs teammate hyped up Merrill Kelly’s Team USA start in hilarious fashion

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Shohei Ohtani #16 of Team Japan reacts after the final out of the World Baseball Classic Championship defeating Team USA 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Japanese TV call of Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to win WBC is iconic

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Shohei Ohtani #16 of Team Japan reacts after the final out of the World Baseball Classic Championship defeating Team USA 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Breaking down every pitch of Shohei Ohtani-Mike Trout legendary duel

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Shohei Ohtani #16 of Team Japan reacts to a double play in the ninth inning against during the World Baseball Classic Championship at loanDepot park on March 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Baseball fans in awe of Japan topping USA in WBC Final classic

Cody Williams
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Shohei Ohtani, Lars Nootbar, St. Louis Cardinals (Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images)

When is the next World Baseball Classic?

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Trea Turner #8 of Team USA celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against Team Japan during the World Baseball Classic Championship at loanDepot park on March 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Put Trea Turner on Mount Rushmore right now after another WBC home run

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 19: Trea Turner #8 of Team USA celebrates with Mike Trout #27 after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning against Team Cuba during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at loanDepot park on March 19, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Watch USA vs. Japan World Baseball Classic live stream: Lineups, channel, streaming info

Cody Williams
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Shohei Ohtani (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

MLB Insider: WBC offers clues into Shohei Ohtani’s upcoming free agency

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Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (16) looks on during his at bat in the fourth inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

What channel is the World Baseball Classic Final on?

Kevin Henry
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Munetaka Murakami #55 of Team Japan celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run double to defeat Team Mexico 6-5 in the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at loanDepot park on March 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Japanese call of Munetaka Murakami’s WBC walk-off is electric (Video)

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Team Japan celebrates WBC walk-off. (Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports)

Watch Japan’s thrilling walk-off to beat Mexico in WBC from all angles

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Cardinals star Nolan Arenado #28 of Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Nolan Arenado calls out baseball’s stars for skipping the WBC

Mark Powell
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 18: Trea Turner #8 of Team USA hits a grand slam in the top of the 8th inning during the 2023 World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal game between Team USA and Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 18, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images)

Trea Turner owns the ‘meaningless baseball’ crowd around WBC

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Astros second baseman Jose Altuve #27 of Team Venezuela. (Gene Wang/Getty Images)

Astros fear the worst with Jose Altuve WBC injury

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 15: Trea Turner #8 of Team USA bats against Team Colombia during the World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Chase Field on March 15, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Watch Trea Turner’s go-ahead grand slam for Team USA from all angles (Video)

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USA manager Mark DeRosa at the WBC. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Daniel Bard, Mark DeRosa’s bullpen management under fire from USA fans at WBC

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Venezuela second baseman Jose Altuve. (Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports)

Astros star Jose Altuve leaves WBC game after violent HBP (Video)

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Mar 15, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Venezuela third baseman Eduardo Escobar (10) circles the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against Israel at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Venezuela teammates keep trolling Eduardo Escobar over his major fear

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 13: Mike Trout #27 of the United States celebrates after hitting a home run against Canada during a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Chase Field on March 13, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Watch USA vs. Venezuela World Baseball Classic live stream: Lineups, channel, streaming info

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Feb 26, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) singles during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

MLB news: Aaron Judge’s motivation for Yankees, Red Sox prospect, WBC records

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 25: Tyler O'Neill #27 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a RBI sacrifice fly against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on August 25, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

MLB news: St. Louis Cardinals disappointment, Detroit Tigers prospect injury, WBC shocker

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Mar 15, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Puerto Rico players take a knee as pitcher Edwin Diaz (not pictured) gets checked on by training staff after an apparent leg injury during the team celebration against Dominican Republic at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Edwin Diaz injury spells trouble for future of World Baseball Classic

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Manager Yadier Molina of Puerto Rico. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Yadier Molina manages Puerto Rico just as he played: With an edge

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NORTH PORT, FLORIDA - MARCH 08: Yimi Garcia #93 of the Dominican Republic delivers a pitch to the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning during an exhibition game at CoolToday Park on March 08, 2023 in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Was Yimi Garcia tipping pitches in Dominican Republic WBC elimination loss?

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Mar 15, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Puerto Rico pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) gets taken off the field by pitching coach Ricky Bones (27) after an apparent leg injury during the team celebration against Dominican Republic at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Edwin Diaz’s brother’s reaction to devastating WBC injury is heartbreaking (Video)

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