Jonathan Aranda sliding in with a run for Mexico in their 16–0 win over Brazil in the World Baseball Classic
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WBC: Dominant Mexico Overwhelms Brazil

Mexico 16, Brazil 0 (6 innings) HOUSTON (Mar. 8) — Mexico overwhelmed Brazil from the opening pitch, piling on early offense without letup in an electrifying six-inning run‑rule win, 16–0. A four‑run first inning set the tone, and Mexico’s lineup slugged the night away until Julian Ornelas sent everyone home early with a game-ending two‑run […]

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Andrew Fischer and J.J. d'Orazio of Team Italy celebrating a home run in their team's victory over Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic
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WBC: Italy Capitalizes, Defeats Mistake Prone Great Britain

Italy 7, Great Britain 4 HOUSTON (Mar. 8) — Italy turned a series of Great Britain miscues into a five‑run surge across the fourth and fifth innings, holding off a late push to secure a 7–4 victory Sunday in Pool B of the World Baseball Classic. Italy – Great Britain Game Summary Great Britain took […]

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Kyle Schwarber of the United States running out a home run against Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic
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WBC: United States Overpowers Great Britain after Early Scare

United States 9, Great Britain 1 HOUSTON (Mar. 7) — A fifth-inning surge rallied the United States to a decisive 9–1 victory over Great Britain in Pool B of the World Baseball Classic Saturday night at Daikin Park. Kyle Schwarber sent a towering blast to the upper deck in right to break a 1–1 tie […]

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Jon Berti of Team Italy celebrating a big hit against Team Brazil
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WBC: Pitching, Late Explosion Powers Italy Past Brazil

Italy 8, Brazil 0 HOUSTON — Italy broke open a scoreless game with eight runs across the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings, riding a 3‑for‑3, two‑homer performance from Dante Nori to an 8–0 win over Brazil Saturday afternoon at Daikin Park. The first half of the afternoon belonged to the pitchers, with neither lineup finding […]

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With the 2026 regular season less than three weeks away, here are three bold predictions for the 2026 Baltimore Orioles.
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Bold Predictions for the 2026 Baltimore Orioles

With spring training in full swing for the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, the regular season will be upon us in the blink of an eye. Before the season starts in earnest, here are three bold predictions for the 2026 Orioles. Orioles Lead American League in Home Runs Embed from Getty Images In a season where […]

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Aaron Judge of the United States giving a salute while running out a homer against Brazil in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
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WBC: United States Rides Big Ninth to Rout of Brazil

United States 15, Brazil 5 HOUSTON — The United States drew 17 walks and cracked 10 hits en route to a 15–5 rout of Brazil in the nightcap of Day One of Pool B in the 2026 World Baseball Classic Friday. Brazil made a valiant showing, led by two homers from Lucas Ramirez — son […]

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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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