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Cuba's Roel Santos (1) is congratulated by his teammates after he scored in the first inning at a World Baseball Classic game against the U.S., Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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2026 World Baseball Classic: A Full List Of Pre-Tournament Exhibition Games

The 2026 World Baseball Classic gets underway March 5 at the Tokyo Dome, but teams…

Leif Skodnick - World Baseball NetworkFeb 19

Dominican Republic Juan Soto (22) hits a single to left field during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Nicaragua, Monday, March 13, 2023, in Miami.

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A Look At The Dominican Republic’s 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster

The Dominican Republic is one of the title favorites and is bringing arguably its best…

Jeff Duda - World Baseball NetworkFeb 19

WBC Baseball Venezuela Puerto Rico Baseball Image ID : 23072009183423 Teammates cheer on Venezuela's Anthony Santander (25) as he heads home after hitting a home run scoring Ronald Acuna Jr., and Salvador Perez during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Puerto Rico, Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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A Look At Venezuela’s 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster

Venezuela will enter the 2026 World Baseball Classic as one of the favorites to win…

Jeff Duda - World Baseball NetworkFeb 19

Nicaragua starting pitcher Ronald Medrano (36) aims a pitch during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Israel, Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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A Look At Nicaragua’s 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster

After reaching the World Baseball Classic for the first time in 2023, Nicaragua went 0-4…

Jeff Duda - World Baseball NetworkFeb 19

Vaccaro: FOCO’s WBC Parade Bobbleheads are Underwhelming

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Vaccaro: FOCO’s WBC Parade Bobbleheads are Underwhelming

Maybe I’ve become a cynic after years of collecting.

Chris R. Vaccaro - World Baseball NetworkFeb 19

Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. arrives on stage for the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y., Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

MLB

Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. Named Global Ambassador for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Major League Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr.

Aaliyan Mohammed - World Baseball NetworkFeb 18

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) makes a sliding catch to out Milwaukee Brewers' Joey Ortiz (3) to end the top of the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

MLB

Seiya Suzuki Expected to Play Center Field for Japan In World Baseball Classic

In a somewhat surprising development, Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki is expected to play center…

Yuri KarasawaFeb 18

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter delivers against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

MLB

Rangers Pitcher Jack Leiter Disappointed He Can’t Pitch For Team USA In World Baseball Classic

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter had dreams of following in his father’s footsteps and…

Julian Guilarte - World Baseball NetworkFeb 18

Jurickson Profar homering for The Netherlands at the World Baseball Classic. (AP Photo/ I-Hwa Cheng)

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A Look At The Netherlands 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster

The Netherlands is seeking redemption after failing to advance past the first round for the…

Jeff Duda - World Baseball NetworkFeb 18