We’re set for a World Baseball Classic final for the ages. USA vs. Venezuela. Two of the tournament favorites will play for it all on Tuesday in Miami. But before we get to that, let’s recap Monday’s semifinal action at the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela Into First Ever WBC Final In the end, the espresso … Read more
Team USA’s star-studded lineup led by New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes can turn their attention to the semifinals at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Â The USA handled Canada in Friday’s quarterfinals win against Canada and are now gearing up for Sunday’s semifinal clash against the vaunted Dominican … Read more
We are down to the final four of the World Baseball Classic, and we’ll have a new champion. Defending champion Japan is out after losing to Venezuela in Saturday’s quarterfinals. The South American squad now joins two star-studded powerhouses and one espresso-powered surprise for the semifinals in Miami. Italy took down Puerto Rico earlier on … Read more
Team USA was able to hold off Canada to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals, and now Aaron Judge and Co. will take on the hard-hitting Dominican Republic – a squad that cannot stop launching dingers. A big-time semifinal clash in Miami awaits us on Sunday between two tournament favorites. But before we get to … Read more
DAIKIN PARK (Houston) – As Team USA quashed a late charge from Canada on Friday night, Paul Skenes had already started the process of preparing for a seemingly indomitable machine. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, the best hope the United States has of getting back to the World Baseball Classic final, took … Read more
DAIKIN PARK (Houston) – Team USA has kept its hopes of avenging that loss to Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic Championship Game. It has work to do to get back to that point, though, starting against a Canada team that has a different defeat to avenge. Tonight’s WBC quarterfinals bout at the home … Read more
Team USA needed some help, but the star-studded lineup led by Yankees superstar Aaron Judge and Pirates ace Paul Skenes can turn their attention to the quarterfinals at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Â The USA finished as Pool B runner-up after a shocking loss to Italy. Prior to that defeat, the USA had defeated … Read more
It’s not surprising to see Japan and the Dominican Republic emerge from World Baseball Classic pool play undefeated. The third unbeaten squad, though? It’s not who anyone would’ve expected. The 20-team field is down to eight, and while pool play didn’t go the way Team USA would’ve envisioned, the dream team survived thanks to Italy’s … Read more
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: Â Canada In, Cuba Out | USA Awaits Italy-Mexico Winner | … Read more
It came down to the wire, but Team USA is moving on. With Italy’s 9-1 win over Mexico in the final game of Pool B play, the United States has advanced to the quarterfinal round of the 2026 World Baseball Classic as the group’s runner-up. Italy will take on Puerto Rico, runners-up of Pool A, … Read more