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Future Stars of the World Baseball Classic: 2026 MLB Draft Edition 🌎

Andrew Fischer is having a legendary season as the MiLB home run leader. His historic 2026 all started with Italy at the World Baseball Classic. 🇮🇹

Franklin Arias’ first Triple-A home run. Venezuela’s future star shortstop will be 24 years old in 2030. 🇻🇪

My way-too-early 2030 WBC lineup prediction for the reigning WBC champions, Venezuela 🇻🇪

Turang also leads all second basemen with 43 DRS since the beginning of 2024!

Brice Turang continues to produce as one of the best second basemen in the game! 📊 DeRo and Sean Casey break down the @Brewers star and what he attributes his offensive leap to, after sharing a dugout with him during the World Baseball Classic.

Team Venezuela teammates Maikel Garcia and Ronald Acuña Jr. swapped jerseys after this weekend's Royals-Braves series 🫶🇻🇪

Garcia and Acuña Jersey Swap🤝

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Royals captain wastes no time after Venezuela's win. Tap in to see 📲

Salvy's WBC Tattoo 🎨

WBC prop sells for a pretty penny 📸

Italy's $16K Espresso Maker 🤑

Documentary will highlight MLB legend's experience as photographer at the Masters

Griffey Jr. Featured in Trailer 📽️

Game-worn uniform is the most paid for a Shohei jersey at auction (ESPN)

Ohtani WBC Uni Sells for $1.5M

Raleigh says he and Arozarena apologized to each other following WBC controversy

Cal: Randy and I 'In a Good Place'

Arozarena says they are 'brothers and teammates' amid WBC drama

Randy Squashes Cal Beef 🤝

Yankees star denies claims that United States didn't have fun at WBC

Judge: USA Had a Blast

Braves OF not letting teammate forget about Venezuela's win. Tap to see 📸

Acuña Trolls Albies over WBC 🤣

Giants pitcher shuts down idea that squad 'didn't care' about WBC

Webb Rips Team USA Narrative

What the HELL happened to Team USA? 🤔

Best team ever assembled lost to Venezuela in the WBC finals

10.7M+ viewers watched title game, making it the most-watched WBC telecast ever

USA-Venezuela Sets Record 📺

Team USA ace keeping it real after finals loss to Venezuela 📸

Skenes' WBC Experience Quote😐

MLB commissioner says they have 'talked about midseason tournaments in general' (AP)

Manfred Talks WBC Future

Latest MLB Insider Buzz ⚾

😬 Team USA WBC fallout 👀 Players who could be traded 📳 LIVE with Jon Heyman

Reaction and takeaways as Team USA loses second final in a row 📲

Venezuela Wins WBC Title 🏆

VENEZUELA RULES BASEBALL 🇻🇪 (via @WBCBaseball)

Eugenio Suárez comes up clutch for squad as Team USA loses in 3-2 final

Squads for tonight's title game here 📲

WBC Final Lineups 📝

Harper shows respect after WBC loss. Tap to watch 🎥

Bryce Congratulates Venezuela

Braves star felt all the emotions after WBC title win 🎥

Acuña's Final Out Reaction 🥹

Yankees star says USA's offensive performance 'can't happen'

Judge 'Pissed' About WBC Loss

Mark DeRosa says Padres asked closer only be used in save situation

Why USA Didn't Use Miller

Breaking down tournament's biggest standouts and disappointments ➡️

WBC Winners and Losers ⚾

Royals star takes home the award after leading Venezuela to title

Maikel Garcia Named WBC MVP 🥇

Harper's EPIC Bat Flip 🥶

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Bryce Harper sent that bat into orbit 🤯

Fans rip Aaron Judge, Mark DeRosa after loss 📲

Team USA Falls in WBC Final 😬

How each team got here ➡️

Tonight: USA vs. Venezuela in WBC Final

BRYCE HARPER GAME-TYING HR 😱

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BRYCE HARPER TIES THE GAME FOR TEAM USA!

Wilyer Abreu Solo Homer 💣

VENEZUELA HOMER PUTS THEM UP 2-0 AGAINST THE UNITED STATES 😱 (via @WBCBaseball)

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Venezuela Strikes First 👀

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Maikel Garcia drives in the first run for Team Venezuela!

WBC Players' Entrance 🤩

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Aaron Judge and Luis Arraez lead their squads out onto the field prior to the #WorldBaseballClassic Final 🇺🇸🇻🇪

World Baseball Classic semifinal drew over 7.3M viewers 📸

USA vs. DR Sets Record 📈

Jack Hughes losing teeth in Olympics serving as motivation for USA Baseball 🎥

Judge Talks USA Hockey Inspo🫡

Hockey icon Mike Eruzione shared words of encouragement for Team USA manager (MLB Network)

DeRosa Got Good Luck Email 🍀

USA and Venezuela playing for prize money tonight (The Athletic)

WBC Winners Get $100K+ 💰

A perfect way to summarize Venezuela's epic WBC comeback

Legendary Pic of Acuña 😮‍💨

Venezuela's 3-Run 7th Inning🤯 (via @WBCBaseball)

Acuña sends Miami into a frenzy after single sparks major comeback vs. Italy

USA-Venezuela in WBC Final (via @WBCBaseball)

Acuña, Garcia and Arráez light up the bats to send squad to 1st tournament championship

Men's hockey champs hooks WBC squad up ahead of final. Tap in to see 📲

USA Wearing Olympic Sweaters 🔥

Team believes Nolan McLean has the 'poise and stuff' to face Venezuela in WBC (The Athletic)

Why Mets Rookie Got Final Nod

Acuña After WBC Win ❤️

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Where does Ronald Acuña Jr. rank this WBC moment? “This moment, I would rank it number 1 in my career. I love the Atlanta Braves, but before the Braves I was born in Venezuela, and it’s where I come from,” said Ronald Acuña Jr.

Venezuela Dugout After Win 📣

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They're having the time of their lives in the Team Venezuela dugout 🔥 #WorldBaseballClassic

Suárez Solo HR Shot 😮‍💨 (via @WBCBaseball)

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GENOOO! Eugenio Suárez has Team Venezuela on the board 💪

Full breakdown of potentially the most stacked baseball game ever 📲

Takeaways From USA Win Over DR 📝

Tigers ace was willing to do whatever it took to re-join Team USA at WBC 🎥

Skubal Drove Through Rainstorm

Lockdown closer's status for WBC final undecided after he pitched 3 times in 5 days

Mason Miller May Not Play in Final

Venezuela, Italy WBC Lineups📋

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The lineups for Team Venezuela and Team Italy with a spot in the #WorldBaseballClassic Final up for grabs!

Last out had a bit of controversy, but team USA wins epic game against DR

Fan Reactions To Team USA's Win 🔥

Mason Miller plays hero AGAIN in the 9th as USA wins star-studded matchup to reach Finals

USA Beats DR in WBC Semis 🇺🇸

Dodgers star shares post after team's WBC elimination 📸

Ohtani Letter to Japan Fans 💌

Team may use Phillies starter AND Michael Lorenzen in WBC semis vs. Venezuela (Passan)

Aaron Nola Starting for Italy

Team USA captain says the atmosphere is 'bigger and better' than World Series 🎥

Judge Hypes WBC Crowds 🙌

Julio ROBS HR from Judge 😱 (via @WBCBaseball)

USA star will have to wait for his signature WBC moment

Geraldo Perdomo blunt after final strike 3 call in WBC loss to USA

DR Shortstop: Umps Blew It 😡

USA slugger tips his cap to Dominican Republic OF

Judge Reacts to Julio's Epic Catch

Juan calls squad 'best team in baseball' after WBC defeat

Soto Hypes DR Despite Loss 🗣️

Team DR manager believes it just 'wasn't meant to be'

Pujols Reacts to Final Strike Call

Team USA slugger explains go-ahead HR in WBC semifinal

Roman Anthony: I Blacked Out

Caminero HR Off Skenes 🤯 (via @WBCBaseball)

15th overall homer for DR sets a new WBC record

Team USA ace credits elite defense in epic game

Skenes Talks WBC Win vs. DR

Roman Anthony Go-Ahead HR 🚀 (via @WBCBaseball)

USA star wasted no time after Sevy left the mound

Bednar's Huge 7th Inning Strikeout 👀

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Team USA escapes to hold their lead and send it to the 8th 🎩 (via @WBCBaseball)

Bobby Witt Clutch DP 🔥

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WHAT A DOUBLE PLAY BY BOBBY WITT JR. 🇺🇸 #WorldBaseballClassic (via @MLBONFOX)

Judge Robs a Hit From DR 🚫

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Aaron Judge lays out to take a hit away from Juan Soto! #WorldBaseballClassic

Gunnar Hits Game-Tying HR 👀

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GUNNAR HENDERSON TIES IT UP IN THE 4TH WITH A SOLO SHOT OF HIS OWN 😳 (via @WBCBaseball)

Judge Throws Out Tatis 🎯

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JUDGE HOSES TATIS JR. AT THIRD TO END THE INNING 🤯 (via @MLBONFOX)

Severino Keeps Cooking 🔥

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Luis Severino strikes out Judge AND Schwarber to escape 👀 (via @WBCBaseball)

Livvy Dunne Reacts to Skenes, USA Advancing

Big Dub 📲

Turang Lays Out For 3rd Out 💎

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Brice Turang with a platinum glove play to help make it a 1-2-3 inning for Paul Skenes 😱 (via @WBCBaseball)

🍿 USA takes on DR 🔥 Venezuela faces Italy 📲 Tap for full schedule

WBC Semifinals Set 🌍

View of WBC Semis 🤩

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USA vs. DR. 🇺🇸🇩🇴

DR Talks Game Plan 🗣️

Austin Wells and Team DR Captain Manny Machado join #MLBTonight to talk about the atmosphere in Miami and the plan tonight against Team USA. #WorldBaseballClassic

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Acuña, Garcia and Abreu all homer in 8-5 thriller to reach semifinals

Venezuela Stuns Japan in WBC‼️

USA-DR Matchup is Cinema 🍿

"This is a dream game." John Smoltz talks about tonight's #WorldBaseballClassic semifinal featuring Team USA, Team DR, Paul Skenes and Luis Severino.

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Skenes and Severino take the mound in winner-take-all matchup, Tap here to see 📲

WBC Semis Lineups 📝

Venezuela Reaches Semis 🇻🇪 (via @WBCBaseball)

Ohtani flys out in final at bat as Japan suffers upset in WBC

Italy Reaches WBC Semis 🇮🇹 (via @WBCBaseball)

Two 4-run rallies lead Italians to 8-6 victory in thriller over Puerto Rico

OHTANI RESPONDS TO ACUÑA HR 😱 (via @WBCBaseball)

Electric start to WBC Quarterfinals between MLB MVPs

Acuña Leadoff HR Off Yamamoto 💥 (via @WBCBaseball)

On the second pitch of the game. Venezuela takes early 1-0 lead

Team Japan star discusses disappointing WBC exit

Ohtani Talks Loss to Venezuela

Team Italy's Cinderella run continues after 8-6 win over Puerto Rico

Italy Advances to WBC Semis 👀

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Japan Stunned by Venezuela

Maikel Garcia Hits Big Homer 😤

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MAIKEL GARCIA MAKES IT A ONE-RUN GAME 🔥 (via @WBCBaseball)

Japan Gets Clutch 3-Run HR 👀

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3-RUN SHOT PUTS TEAM JAPAN AHEAD 🇯🇵 (via @WBCBaseball)

Alt Angle of Venezuela HR 🔥

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BALL SENT BAT TOSSED WHEN THEY BOTH CAME DOWN TEAM VENEZUELA HAD THE LEAD 🔥

🚨 USA vs. DR in WBC Semis (via @WBCBaseball)

Mason Miller shuts the door on Canada to set up star-studded showcase on Sunday

DR Advances to WBC Semis 🇩🇴 (via @WBCBaseball)

Austin Wells calls game to cap off dominant 10-0 win against Korea

Vladdy's Epic Slide 😮‍💨 (via @WBCBaseball)

Dirt level view hits different as DR star scores team's first run

Soto Swim Move Slide 🏊‍♂️ (via @WBCBaseball)

Team DR putting on a clinic vs. Korea

After getting removed from Team USA's WBC lineup the pitcher is done with professional baseball

Kershaw's Career is Officially Over

Andy Pettitte has been trying to prepare for each individual game; looking ahead wasn't really on his mind

Team USA Coach 'Been Underwater'

USA HC expects game vs. Dominican Republic to be 'one of the best games of all-time'

DeRosa Hypes WBC Semifinal

Team USA star calls WBC matchup a 'playoff atmosphere'

Judge Talks DR Semifinal 🗣️

Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman takes Clayton's spot on Team USA

Kershaw Replaced on WBC Roster

️DeRosa confirms USA star will be limited to 75-80 pitches in loaded matchup

Skenes vs. Sevy in WBC Semis⛽

Bo Naylor's 2nd-Deck HR 😳 (via @WBCBaseball)

Canada cuts into USA's lead after moonshot

Is Team USA the GOAT Team USA? 🧐

Making the case for this team's place in history

DR superstar laying it all out against Korea

Pic of Vladdy's WBC Slide 🥶

Headed back to the semifinals for first time since 2013. Tap for full recap 📲

Team DR Gets Shutout 10-0 Win 📈

⚔️ USA vs. Canada tonight at 8pm 👀 Venezuela faces Japan 📲 Tap for full quarterfinals dates and times

WBC Quarterfinals Bracket 🌍

Team USA WBC Lineup vs. Canada 📝

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Tonight’s starting lineup against Canada ⬇️

Italy's 9-1 win over Mexico sends United States to quarterfinals

Team USA Advances in WBC 👏

Pasquantino 3-HR Game 🤯 (via @WBCBaseball)

Team Italy crushing homers and espresso vs. Mexico

How America can bounce back to become champions 🏆

Blueprint for Team USA to Win WBC 🇺🇲

Dusty Baker says DR leader should be managing in bigs 'right now'

Pujols Hyped as Potential MLB Manager

USA manager denies 'false narratives' 🎥

DeRosa on Pool Play Confusion

Will Vest, Tyler Rogers, and Tim Hill replace Skubal, Wacha and Yarbrough

Team USA Adds 3 Pitchers

Mark DeRosa shares message hockey star sent Team USA ahead of facing Canada 🎥

Jack Hughes Texted WBC Squad😎

This is what WBC is all about. Watch here 📲

Alt Angle of Tatís Bat Flip 🔥

Breaking down how American-born players can represent other squads 📲

WBC Eligibility Explained 🤔

Breaking down final 8 teams and predicting who advances in QFs 📲

New WBC Power Rankings 📊

Safe to say Team USA owes Italy star 📸

Pasquantino Quote After Win 😂

Cold Soto Bat Flip 🥶 (via @WBCBaseball)

Mets star has DR fans extra loud after this home run

Soto, Acuña Pregame Meetup 😂 (via @WBCBaseball)

Outfield shenanigans ahead of DR-Venezuela WBC matchup

Team USA needs help. Everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday's games 📲

WBC Tiebreaker Scenarios 🪢

Team Mexico's Alek Thomas has his teammate's back

OF's Post On Randy-Cal Drama 👀

Mark DeRosa Dropped Ball in WBC 😬

How Team USA manager has team on brink of elimination

Latest MLB Rumors 👂

😬 Inside Arozarena-Raleigh saga 💰 Luzardo contract reaction 📳 LIVE with Jon Heyman

😬 USA facing elimination 🔥 Japan still undefeated 📲 Updated bracket

WBC Tuesday Recap 🌎

Kyle Teel Out 4-6 Weeks

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Kyle Teel has a right hamstring strain. Could be out 4-6 weeks

Tigers ace responds to critics calling him out for leaving Team USA 📸

Skubal Talks WBC Departure 🗣️

8-6 loss has U.S. on brink of WBC elimination depending on Italy-Mexico result 🎥

Italy Takes Down Team USA 😱

Jomboy Roasts DeRosa 😐

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Here's a full summary of how Team USA embarrassed themselves last night in the World Baseball Classic.

Final Play of Italy-USA 😳 (@WBCBaseball on X)

All came down to Judge in shocking loss

Skubal Back at Tigers Camp 👀

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The bullpen side session heard round the world. Tarik Skubal, Team Tigers, back in Lakeland

USA manager thought team had already clinched KO round spot before loss to Italy

DeRosa: I 'Misspoke' on WBC Scenarios

Team USA Down 8-0 to Italy 🫣 (via @WBCBaseball)

Jac Caglianone's 2-run blast has United States on upset alert in the 6th

Judge, Anthony each homer as United States defeats Mexico for first time since 2006 📲

USA Moves to 3-0 in WBC 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Skenes shines for USA 🇩🇴 DR stays undefeated 📲 Updated pool play standings

Monday's WBC Results 🌎

Team USA WBC Game 4 Lineup 📋

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The starters tonight vs. Italy

Mariners star calls Randy 'family' after handshake incident

Cal: No Beef with Arozarena 💙

Bobby Witt Jr. working his way into ace's heart with defense

Livvy Posts Skenes Meme 💀

Ohtani goes extra mile to make sure he got it. Watch here 📲

Shohei Gifts Young Fan Ball 🥹

Mariners star rips into teammate after handshake snub at WBC. Watch here 📲

Arozarena's NSFW Raleigh Rant 😳

Czech Star's WBC Moment ❤️

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Czechia's Ondřej Satoria, who is a full-time electrician, leaves his final career game to a standing ovation after throwing 4.2 shutout innings against Japan!

How MLB teams are being impacted by international action ➡️

7 WBC Storylines with Biggest Implications ⚾

NFL Sophomores Set to Break Out 🌟

TRENDING ON B/R

Trade Idea for Every Team 💡

Bleacher Report5h

Bears HC Responds to Jags HC

Bleacher Report2h

Deebo Reacts to Niners Return

Bleacher Report13h

Twins Trade for A.J. Minter

Bleacher Report12h

Found Ohtani card sells for $11M

Bleacher Report20h

NFL Sophomores Set to Break Out 🌟

TRENDING ON B/R

Trade Idea for Every Team 💡

Bears HC Responds to Jags HC

Deebo Reacts to Niners Return

Twins Trade for A.J. Minter

Found Ohtani card sells for $11M