WBC Daily: Canada Hands Cuba a Historic Loss; Italy and USA Advance, Mexico Out

Team USA will see its WBC campaign continue thanks to Italy’s espresso-powered home runs. And two teams with high hopes are going home early. It’s the final day of World Baseball Classic pool play, and we’re in for some drama. Recapping Wednesday’s action. JUMP TO:  Canada In, Cuba Out | USA Awaits Italy-Mexico Winner | … Read more

2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

We are entering the business portion of the World Baseball Classic. Here’s how it’s shaping up. Entering Monday night’s games, Japan and Korea have already qualified out of Pool C. The Dominican Republic and Venezuela have clinched the quarterfinal spots out of Pool D. That leaves four more teams (two from Pool A and B, … Read more

World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?

Two quarterfinal spots, three contenders. Pool B of the World Baseball Classic will go down to the wire with the USA, Mexico and Italy looking to advance to the next round.  The USA beat Mexico, 5-3, in Monday’s game but lost to Italy, 8-6, on Tuesday.  Italy and Mexico play each other on Wednesday. The … Read more

WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia’s Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?

In a game that featured some top talent, it was the full-time electrician on the mound who shined brightest in Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic game between Japan and Czechia.  Catching up on Tuesday’s action from around the WBC: JUMP TO: Japan Rests Ohtani In Win  No Ohtani? No Problem For Japan Japan gave Shohei Ohtani … Read more

WBC Daily: Four Teams Advance To Quarterfinals; USA Beats Mexico

We have four quarterfinal teams for the World Baseball Classic. And we were treated to a thriller in Houston with Team USA taking down Mexico. Taking in all the action from Monday’s full slate of games: JUMP TO: Korea Advances, Ousts Aussies | Tatis Grand Slam in D.R. Win | Great Britain Takes Down Brazil … Read more

WBC Daily: Mexico, Dominican Republic Put Big Numbers In Statement Wins

Sunday’s slate of World Baseball Classic action saw two teams eyeing deep runs at the World Baseball Classic put up some big offensive numbers while the reigning champions had themselves a close call.  The Dominican Republic reiterated their status as one of the tournament favorites with a 12-run outing against the Netherlands, including four homers. … Read more

WBC Daily: Ozzie Albies’ Historic Walk-Off; Ohtani, Suzuki Lift Japan

All-Stars, MVPs, and Cy Young winners. Plenty of MLB’s best players will be taking the diamond and representing their countries at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. We’re following along with the top moments of each day. Here was the recap of the action on Saturday, March 7: JUMP TO: Shohei, Japan Get Tight Win | … Read more

Meet 17-Year-Old Joseph Contreras, Who Got Aaron Judge to Ground Into a Double Play

At 17 years old, Joseph Contreras got the best hitter in baseball to ground into a double play on national television. Brazil was outclassed on Friday night by Team USA in a 15-5 win for the Americans, but a couple sons of former big-league stars stood out for the Brazilians. Lucas Ramirez (Manny’s son) hit … Read more

WBC Daily: Shohei-Time in Tokyo; Mexico Rolls; Team USA Wins

All-Stars, MVPs, and Cy Young winners. Plenty of MLB’s best players will be taking the diamond and representing their countries at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. We’re following along with the top moments of each day. Here was the recap of the action on Friday, March 6: JUMP TO: Shohei Shines | Australia Undefeated | … Read more

Lucas Ramirez Homers for Brazil in WBC With Dad Manny Ramirez Watching

Manny Ramirez hit plenty of home runs in his 19-year major league career — 555, to be exact. On Friday night at Daikin Park, the 12-time All-Star relished watching someone else go yard when his son Lucas Ramirez hit a leadoff homer for Brazil against the United States in the World Baseball Classic. Like father, … Read more