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The 2026 WBC might be over, but these five players are hoping to ride their impressive tournament performances into Opening Day.
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Biggest Winners from the WBC Heading Into 2026 MLB Opening Day

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is already one week old, but with the 2026 MLB season starting Wednesday, these players are carrying momentum from the WBC into Opening Day. Although none of them were able to win it all, these five MLB players are on the rise after the WBC. Owen Caissie Embed from Getty […]

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Italy celebrating on the field after beating Puerto Rico in the 2026 WBC quarterfinals
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L’Italia S’è Desta! Italy Edges Puerto Rico, Makes WBC Semifinals

Italy 8, Puerto Rico 6 HOUSTON (Mar. 14) — Italy has arrived — and their 8–6 win over Puerto Rico in Saturday’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinals proved it. Italy stole five bases, walked eight times, and cracked eight hits in the victory. They head to the semifinals in Miami — the deepest run by Italy […]

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Team Italy celebrating a home run versus the United States in the World Baseball Classic
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WBC: Italy Stuns United States, Turns Pool B on Its Head

Italy 8, United States 6 Note: This article differs from the original. It has been corrected to accurately reflect the tiebreaker scenario. Sport Relay apologizes for and regrets the error. HOUSTON (Mar. 10) — Italy stunned the United States Tuesday night, racing to an 8–0 lead and surviving a furious late rally to take control of […]

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