Our experts make their picks for every round of the 2026 WBC — from pool play through the championship game.
Category: Baseball
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Astros add catcher Vázquez on minor league deal
The Houston Astros signed veteran catcher Christian Vázquez to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training, the team announced on Saturday.
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Suzuki’s 2 HRs power unbeaten Japan to WBC win
Defending champion Japan hit four home runs — two by Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki — to beat Korea 8-6 on Saturday and stay undefeated in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic.
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Skubal: No long-term Tigers offer, focused on ’26
Tarik Skubal told USA Today Sports that he never received a long-term offer from the Tigers this offseason.
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Bitterness turns into celebration as Puerto Rico’s WBC journey begins
Insurance controversy rocked the roster, but the home team in Pool A of the World Baseball Classic is writing its next chapter.
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Reds ace Greene to have MRI on stiff right elbow
Right-hander Hunter Greene has left the Cincinnati Reds’ spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.
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L. Ramirez hits 2 HRs with dad Manny watching
Manny Ramirez hit 555 home runs in his 19-year major league career. On Friday night, the 12-time All-Star relished watching someone else go yard when his son Lucas Ramirez hit two homers for Brazil against the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic.
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Lucas Ramirez hits 2 HRs with dad Manny watching
Manny Ramirez hit 555 home runs in his 19-year major league career. On Friday night, the 12-time All-Star relished watching someone else go yard when his son Lucas Ramirez hit two homers for Brazil against the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic.
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U.S. plates 15 in big win vs. Brazil to open WBC
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Brice Turang had three hits and four RBI to lead the United States to a 15-5 win over Brazil in its World Baseball Classic opener Friday night.
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Lugo, Díaz pitch Puerto Rico to WBC opening win
Seth Lugo helped Puerto Rico to a 5-0 win over Colombia in their Group A opener Friday at the World Baseball Classic. The right-hander pitched four-plus innings of three-hit ball, and Edwin Diaz worked the ninth.