WBC daily: Team USA reaches championship game

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Why did Team USA remove Clayton Kershaw from the WBC roster?
Team USA removed longtime MLB pitcher Clayton Kershaw from the roster for pitcher Jeff Hoffman on Saturday, officially closing out the former's professional baseball career.

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WBC daily: Team USA reaches championship game; Italy-Venezuela up next
Italy vs. Venezuela in the WBC semifinals: Odds, prediction, what to know with date against Team USA waiting
How undefeated Team Italy became the ‘shot’ heard ’round the World Baseball Classic
Team Italy went undefeated in Houston, beating Brazil, Great Britain, the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico to reach the semifinals for the first time ever.

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Venezuela rallies to beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champ Japan 8-5, advance to WBC semis
Venezuela knocks out defending WBC champ Japan with a mighty blow
Venezuela defeats Japan 8-5, knocks out defending WBC champion: Live updates and reaction
Home runs by Maikel Garcia and Wilyer Abreu in the fifth and sixth innings flipped the score in Venezuela's favor, and Venezuela's pitching staff limited Japan to two hits and no runs after the fourth...

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Italy holds off Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game: Live updates and reaction
Abreu’s blast sends Venezuela past Shohei Ohtani’s Japan and into WBC semi-finals

Will Mason Miller pitch for Team USA in WBC final? Padres manager answers

San Diego padres manager Craig Stammen discussed whether Mason Miller would pitch in the WBC finale.

Juan Soto made a bizarre claim after WBC loss to Team USA

The Dominican Republic lost to Team USA in controversial fashion, but that didn't stop Juan Soto from claiming it's the best team in the world.

Paul Skenes vs Platano Power, career at-bat success vs Team USA pitcher

The 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals kick off on Sunday night in primetime, with the United States facing off against the Dominican Republic. It's going to be a marquee matchup with Team USA and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes facing off against the powerful "Plátano Power" lineup.

Blue Jays Closer Replaces Clayton Kershaw on Team USA

Clayton Kershaw is officially stepping away from the WBC. His replacement was named on Friday after his departure from the roster.

Yankees' Tim Hill Opens Up About Team USA Selection

Tim Hill was not sure he would make Team USA, but he did, and he explains how it happened.

Albert Pujols shares blunt reaction to brutal WBC ending vs. Team USA

A disputed strikeout ended the Dominican Republic's WBC run with a 2-1 semifinal loss to Team USA, eliciting Albert Pujols' blunt reaction.