Brazil defeated Germany 6-4 to clinch the final spot in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, securing its return to the tournament for the first time since 2013.
Brazil and Germany meet in Tucson with the final 2026 WBC spot on the line. The winner secures a berth, while the loser is eliminated from contention.
Colombia dominated Germany 10-0 in a seven-inning mercy-rule win, securing a spot in the 2026 WBC behind Dilson Herrera’s four-hit game and strong pitching.
Brazil dominated China 12-2 in a seven-inning mercy rule win at the WBC qualifiers in Tucson, moving one win away from securing a spot in the 2026 WBC.
Atlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna declines to play for the Dominican Republic in the 2026 WBC, citing past snubs despite strong MLB seasons.
Colombia powers past China 8-1 at 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers in Tucson with dominant pitching and big offensive performances from Jesus Marriaga and Brayan Buelvas.
Brazil bounced back from its opening loss, outlasting Germany 9-7 at the 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers after a 17-minute sprinkler delay.
Colombia shut out Brazil 5-0 in the 2025 WBC Qualifiers opener in Tucson, led by Julio Teherán’s dominant start and strong bullpen support.
At Taipei Dome, No. 2 Spain faces No. 3 Chinese Taipei in the 2025 WBCQ final. Top players clash for a 2026 WBC berth amid key stats and schedules.
Nicaragua secured a spot in the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a dominant 6-0 shutout win over Chinese Taipei at the Taipei Dome. Behind a stellar pitching performance and key hits from Chase Dawson and Elian Miranda, Nicaragua controlled the WBC Qualifier matchup. Chinese Taipei, ranked No. 2 in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) rankings, struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position. Nicaragua will now await placement in the 2026 WBC pool round.
Nicaragua wins another 10th‑inning walk‑off, 2‑1 over Spain in the 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers as Benjamin Alegría’s clutch hit seals a win.
Chinese Taipei names submariner Yu-Hung Chen as WBCQ opener starter vs. Spain. The TSG Hawks righty gets the nod in a late switch from Jo-Hsi Hsu at Taipei Dome.