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The Latest Breaking News from World Baseball Classic

Dusty Baker Will Come Out of Retirement, Manage in World Baseball Classic

He'll lead a Central American team next spring.

Sports Illustrated

Mets' Edwin Diaz Shares Surprising Stance on Pitching in Next World Baseball Classic

Diaz tore his patellar tendon while celebrating Puerto Rico's victory over the Dominican Republic in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

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Cal Raleigh Announces Decision on Playing for World Baseball Classic

Team USA adds Cal Raleigh to the roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Bobby Witt Jr. Says He'll Represent United States in World Baseball Classic

At 25, the shortstop has a decorated international resume.

Sports Illustrated

Paul Skenes Makes Decision on Representing United States in World Baseball Classic

The much-loved tournament is just under a year away.

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Aaron Judge Saluted Military in Reaction to World Baseball Classic Captaincy

The Yankees' Aaron Judge saluted the military while reacting to news that he was named Team USA's captain for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Mike Trout Had Three-Word Response to Aaron Judge Becoming Captain of Team USA

Mike Trout had a three-word response to Aaron Judge being named the captain of Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Aaron Judge to Captain Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic

It will be Judge's WBC debut.

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USA names DeRosa manager for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team USA names Mark DeRosa manager for 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Americans lost the 2023 final to Japan.

The Sports Daily

Albert Pujols Returning to World Baseball Classic in 2026 As a Manager

Albert Pujols is fresh off his first title as a manager, and will look to keep his winning ways going.

Sports Illustrated

Puerto Rico to host the World Baseball Classic for the first time since 2013; Miami also makes the cut

The 18,000-seat Hiram Birthon Stadium will serve as the venue for pool games held in Puerto Rico

Latin Times

How Yu Chang, Mocked as a Military Deserter, Defends Taiwan’s Home Turf at World Baseball Classic

Fully invested in the WBC, the MLB free agent defended himself against charges of selfishness — and Taiwan’s home turf.

The News Lens

After World Baseball Classic, Future Remains Uncertain For Michael Wielansky Of Team Israel

While still capturing the imagination of baseball fans, most of Team Israel’s roster may never reach the big leagues.

Zenger

Van Steensel Dissects His Strikeout of Ohtani in Epic Video

The Australian pitcher was star struck when faced off against Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic.

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The Independent UK

Japan's winning WBC team drops in on Prime Minister Kishida

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida might have had his most enjoyable day in office when Japan’s winning World Baseball Classic team paid a visit

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Another level’: Cubs players returning from WBC describe unforgettable experience

Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman is calling for MLB to learn from the World Baseball Classic and grow the game.

USA Today Sports Media Group

A compilation video of fans in Japan celebrating the World Baseball Classic win was so cool to watch

It means so much to them.

The Guardian - US

Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic came of age

The two-way superstar’s once-in-a-century skillset led Japan to a World Baseball Classic title while helping vault the tournament to newfound levels of popularity

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The Japan News/Yomiuri

2-way plan hatched years ago takes Kuriyama, Ohtani to new heights

MIAMI -- Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher against China, Japan's first opponent in this year's World Baseball Classic. He was also the designated hitter, batting third in the lineup, during the game at Tokyo Dome on March 9.

Evening Standard

Japan beat USA in thrilling World Baseball Classic final as Shohei Ohtani continues ascendancy to mega stardom

Japan were named the world champions of baseball after edging the USA in an enthralling World Baseball Classic in Miami.

Bangkok Post

Japan triumphs over USA in World Baseball Classic

MIAMI: Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout in a showdown between two of the game’s best players to seal Japan’s 3-2 victory over the United States in a riveting World Baseball Classic (WBC) final on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

So Much for America’s Pastime. The Heart of Baseball Is in Japan Now.

A full-strength roster, rabid support from fans, and players who were willing to push their bodies to the limit combined for a deserving WBC champion.

WEKU

Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title

Shohei Ohtani fanned LA Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion U.S. for the World Baseball Classic title.

USA Today Sports Media Group

11 awesome photos of Japan’s dramatic 2023 World Baseball Classic victory

Japan's World Baseball Classic celebrations were absolutely epic.

Miami Herald

Japan shuts down Team USA bats to claim third World Baseball Classic championship

MIAMI — Team USA manager Mark DeRosa felt confident in his team’s lineup no matter who would throw for Japan on Tuesday night.

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