What's at stake in the World Baseball Classic Wednesday in three pivotal pool play games

Wednesday is the final day of the first round (i.e. pool play) of the 2026 World Baseball Classic and the last week has brought us plenty of unfettered baseball joy. There have been walk-off home runs,

World Baseball Classic 2026: Pool Play Day No. 8 thread

The final day of the World Baseball Classic’s group stage has arrived with three exciting games on the schedule!
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Everything you need to know about the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

After a thrilling round of pool play, the World Baseball Classic is about to level up. Eight teams -- two from each pool -- are still alive in their pursuit of a WBC title as the event takes on a tournament-style,

Angels Moncada and Ramirez Shine in World Baseball Classic

Angels players took center stage on the opening day of the World Baseball Classic. None more so than a 20 year old A ball player with famous bloodlines. From Cu

World Baseball Classic schedule, scores, standings: USA finishes pool play vs. Italy; Dominican vs. Venezuela showdown ahead

Mexico vs. Italy (Tubi) 8 p.m.: Venezuela vs. Dominican Republic (FS1) Thursday, March 12 No games. Quarterfinals. Friday
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Cuba rides homers, Colombia's miscues to 2-0 start in Classic

For the second time in as many World Baseball Classic games, an early power surge propelled Cuba to a pivotal victory. Ariel Martinez and Erisbel Arruebarrena each homered in a four-run first inning t