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What you need to know about the World Baseball Classic semifinals

@ByJasonFoster and @Theo_DeRosa and @ssc627
11 minutes ago

Baseball's version of 2026 March Madness is winding down to its final four. What has been an epic World Baseball Classic moves to the semifinal stage starting Sunday, when Team USA and the Dominican Republic face off at 8 p.m. ET at loanDepot park in Miami with a trip to

Bracket, schedule, how to watch 2026 World Baseball Classic

23 minutes ago

The FOX Sports family of networks (FOX, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes), the FOX Sports App and Tubi will combine to air all 47 games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in the United States, and all matchups will be available to stream live and on-demand on FOX One. Additionally, 41

USA holds off Canada after Webb's gem to reach Classic semifinals

26 minutes ago

HOUSTON -- There was no question about Team USA “punching its ticket” this time. After a tumultuous couple of days emanating from a regrettable MLB Network interview segment for manager Mark DeRosa and a lamentable loss to upstart Italy, the American dream in this World Baseball Classic is still intact.

Raleigh declines another fist bump from a Mariners teammate at World Baseball Classic

@Theo_DeRosa
10:27 PM EDT

Cal Raleigh is certainly consistent. Four days after Team USA’s catcher declined to shake hands with Team Mexico outfielder Randy Arozarena at the World Baseball Classic -- leading to some choice words postgame -- a similar situation played out, featuring Raleigh and a different Mariners teammate.

Vlad goes airborne, scores on incredible Superman slide

10:24 PM EDT

MIAMI — The Dominican Republic has battered its opponents this World Baseball Classic, launching home runs with abandon, with wild celebrations at home plate. But that doesn’t mean they can’t score in other ways. In Friday night's 10-0 quarterfinal victory against Korea, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drew a second-inning walk against

Long story short: Mighty D.R. finishes Korea in 7 innings

9:01 PM EDT

MIAMI -- The Dominican Republic steamrolled its way into the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic. Austin Wells delivered the game-ending three-run home run as the D.R. rolled past Korea, 10-0, in a seven-inning, run-rule-shortened game in the opening quarterfinal matchup of the WBC on Friday night at loanDepot park.

Kiké soaking in the chance to represent Puerto Rico on global stage

@sonjamchen
7:08 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The ball soared over the fence. Hiram Bithorn Stadium erupted in revelry. Darell Hernaiz skipped around the bases, the ballpark lights strobing overhead, as his teammates waited to receive him at home plate. And the Puerto Rican fans sang along to "Preciosa," swelling with pride and love

Best of Team Canada 

4:02 PM EDT

Best of Team Venezuela

4:02 PM EDT

Harper, Raleigh, Bregman back in Team USA lineup for quarterfinal tilt vs. Canada

@Spokes_Murphy
3:37 PM EDT

Team USA is going to some familiar stars for their starting lineup in a win-or-go-home matchup to extend their quest for gold in the World Baseball Classic. The Americans will hope the new lineup for their quarterfinal game tonight against Canada (8 ET, FOX) will recapture the magic of their

Fans getting fun extras for Classic games at Daikin Park this weekend

2:31 PM EDT

The World Baseball Classic returns to Houston for a pair of quarterfinal matchups this weekend, and Daikin Park is ramping up its fan offerings for the single-elimination stage of the tournament. Fans arriving early can hit the Crawford Street plaza, where the Fan Zone opens at 5 p.m. CT on

Best of Team PR 

1:45 PM EDT

Best of Team Italy

1:06 PM EDT

Puerto Rico and Italy set to meet in Classic quarterfinals (Sat., 3 p.m. ET, FS1)

12:10 PM EDT

HOUSTON -- Team Italy’s roster is filled primarily with players who were eligible for Team USA but weren’t selected over the superstar names. Puerto Rico’s would-be roster was adversely affected by the unfortunate insurance and injury issues that prevented some of the island’s biggest products from participating. And yet here

Martínez's mentorship, friendship a dream for Sánchez 

11:46 AM EDT

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Cristopher Sánchez heard the names Albert Pujols, Pedro Martínez and Nelson Cruz and glanced at his left arm. He shook his head. “Goosebumps,” he said via an interpreter.

Joe Ryan could be added to Classic roster if Team USA advances

10:51 AM EDT

Twins starter Joe Ryan, who was left off Team USA’s roster during pool play after dealing with back inflammation early in Spring Training, is a possibility to be added to the Team USA roster if it beats Canada in Friday's quarterfinal game (FOX, 8 p.m. ET). Ryan made his spring

Could grind of Royals' season include ... coffee grinds?

9:47 AM EDT

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Bazzana returns to Guardians camp after 'crazy emotion' of the Classic

@tim_stebbins
12:15 AM EDT

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- A lively atmosphere enveloped the Tokyo Dome on March 4, as a flurry of fans cheered on Chinese Taipei during its World Baseball Classic matchup against Australia. In the seventh inning, Travis Bazzana flipped the script. Bazzana belted a solo home run that gave Australia a three-run

World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: Quarterfinals Edition

@bmags94
March 12, 2026

Twenty teams began in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Only eight clubs remain. The ‘26 WBC quarterfinals will take place in Miami and Houston on Friday and Saturday and there will be some compelling matchups. On Friday night, the Dominican Republic will face Korea (6:30 p.m. ET, FS2), while Team

Undefeated Japan to clash with Venezuela in Classic quarterfinals (Sat., 9 p.m. ET, FOX)

March 12, 2026

MIAMI -- We’re in the knockout stages now: Any loss from here on out means the end of the tournament and a trip back home. Venezuela is the away team after finishing second in Pool D following a close loss to the Dominican Republic on Wednesday night in Miami at

Could leading Puerto Rico in Classic launch Yadi's managerial career? He hopes so

March 12, 2026

HOUSTON -- Yadier Molina has made no secret of the fact that he hopes to manage in the Major Leagues. Same goes for the former Cardinals teammate with whom he is often associated, Albert Pujols. With both greats having managed their respective clubs -- Molina with Puerto Rico and Pujols

Ryan heading to Miami for Team USA; Ober, Festa in good spots

March 12, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The next step for Joe Ryan is clear: He’s throwing a bullpen session on Saturday. After that? The possibilities are, if not endless, certainly wide open. Ryan still hopes to make an appearance for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. At this point, it is

He grew up between two cultures, and now is repping his mom with Team Korea

March 12, 2026

MIAMI -- Dane Dunning has always straddled two cultures. His mother was from Korea, where she met his father, an American who was stationed there while serving in the military. It’s why he has a tattoo on his arm that reads “same blood” in Hangul, the Korean alphabet. He even

A full breakdown of the top prospects at the World Baseball Classic

@RobTnova24
March 12, 2026

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is finally here, so let's take a deeper dive into the top young talent who will be representing their roots on the world stage. There will be 28 prospects from organizational Top 30 Prospects lists set to compete in the event, seven of them who