Thanks to sterling relief pitching and two big innings, Italy took out Puerto Rico, 8-6, in the quarterfinal round at Houston’s Daikin Park on March 14. It’s the first time Italy has advanced out of ...

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When MLB instituted its current postseason format in 2022, it did away with coin flips that determined home-field advantage in October, because a new, mathematical tiebreaker system was instituted. Bu ...

The U.S. bullpen held off the Dominican Republic by a score of 2-1, with the game ending on a questionable called strike ...

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights as Italy and Venezuela compete for a spot in the 2026 World Baseball Classic championship game. Follow along with the latest from Miami.

Aaron Judge just played his first World Baseball Classic game, and he's already comparing the atmosphere to the biggest stage in baseball. Team USA beat the Dominican Republic 2-1 at LoanDepot Park in ...

The United States got a little lucky on Sunday night, defeating the Dominican Republic with the tying run on base in the ...

The World Baseball Classic has produced its share of unforgettable moments for Team USA since the tournament debuted in 2006.

You can make the argument he’s the best pitcher in the game,” U.S. manager Mark DeRosa said about Pirates star Paul Skenes.

When the World Baseball Classic officially ends, the best players on the planet will head back to their day jobs. For some, that means swapping their country’s ...

When MLB instituted its current postseason format in 2022, it did away with coin flips that determined home-field advantage in October, because a new, mathematical tiebreaker system was instituted. Bu ...

What separates a showcase from something with true stakes if not the emotional investment of the people involved?