Players from Mexico and Great Britain during their Pool B game in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
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WBC: Mexico Surges Late, Thumps Great Britain

Mexico 8, Great Britain 2 HOUSTON (Mar. 6) — A three-run seventh-inning homer by Jonathan Aranda broke a 1–1 tie, opening the door for seven late runs as Mexico thumped Great Britain, 8–2, in the opening game of Pool B in the World Baseball Classic. Mexico – Great Britain Game Summary Mexico took a 1–0 […]

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Team Mexico manager Benji Gil signing autographs for fans prior to his team's game against Great Britain at the 2026 World Baseball Classic
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Mexico Notes: Pride, Identity, Unfinished Business in 2026 World Baseball Classic Opener vs Great Britain

Mexico Pre‑Game Notes vs Great Britain HOUSTON — Team Mexico’s pre‑game press conference with pitcher Taijuan Walker, infielder Rowdy Tellez, and manager Benji Gil carried the unmistakable energy of a team that believes its story didn’t end in the 2023 World Baseball Classic — it simply paused. Three years after their semifinal run, they spoke […]

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Great Britain pitchers Brendan Beck and Tristan Beck flank manager Brad Marcelino during a pre-game press conference prior to facing Mexico in the opener of Group B of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Houston.
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Great Britain Notes: Pride, Identity, and a Program on the Rise ahead of World Baseball Classic Opener vs Mexico

Great Britain Pre‑Game Notes vs Mexico HOUSTON — On the eve of their World Baseball Classic opener, Great Britain carried a calm, grounded confidence into their pre‑game availability — the kind that comes from a program that has grown up quickly and now expects to belong on this stage. Great Britain: A Program Growing into […]

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Anything can happen in baseball, and with Opening Day right around the corner, these are five bold predictions for the 2026 MLB season.
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Bold Predictions for the 2026 MLB Season

As the 2026 MLB season rapidly approaches, we have some bold predictions for the upcoming 162-game regular season. #1 – Konnor Griffin Makes the All-Star Team as a Starter Embed from Getty Images Two years ago, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was named the All-Star Game starter for the National League. Now, it’s time for […]

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The Texas Rangers added to their outfield mix Thursday morning when they agreed to terms with former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen.
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Rangers Ink Andrew McCutchen to Minors Deal

The Texas Rangers added to their outfield mix Thursday morning when they agreed to terms with former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen. News of the development was first reported by Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The new contract is of the minor league variety and has not been confirmed by the club. Storied Career […]

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Australia Blanks Chinese Taipei to Open WBC

Australia 3, Chinese Taipei 0 Team Australia prevails over Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the first contest of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. A pair of home runs from the land down under was all that was needed, as Australia pitching staff looked phenomenal. Australia-Chinese Taipei Game Summary Offensively, the first four innings were a stalemate, […]

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Carlos Cortes batting for the Athletics in Spring Training 2026
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Carlos Cortes Embraces Chance to Represent Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic

Carlos Cortes Takes Puerto Rico Pride into World Baseball Classic MESA, Ariz. — When Carlos Cortes learned he’d been selected for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, his first emotion wasn’t about his career. It was about what it meant for his family. “I was very proud, very excited for my family,” Cortes […]

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Nolan McLean
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Nolan McLean is Set to Join Team USA

Righty Nolan McLean confirmed that he is ready to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic during a press conference on Wednesday at the New York Mets spring training facility. He added that he felt “pretty good” getting back on the mound after dealing with vertigo this past weekend. “Almost too loose at times, […]

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