From the moment Team USA fell to Team Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, USA manager Mark DeRosa has been anxious for another stab at a title. That pursuit begins Friday night at Daikin Park, w

Yoshinobu Yamamoto left Spring Training to join Team Japan as their ace in the World Baseball Classic.

Australia defeated Czechia 5-1 behind a three-run homer from Chicago White Sox infielder Curtis Mead.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic kicked off on Wednesday with two games in Pool C. Australia earned the first win of the tournament by defeating Chinese Taipei at the Tokyo Dome. Here are the updated standings and results after the first day of action.

The World Baseball Classic Pool C continues tonight, with Australia facing Czechia. Oregon State baseball legend Travis Bazzana stars for the Aussies, hitting a solo home run in last night’s thrilling victory over Chinese Taipei.

The game’s biggest star is set to represent his country on the world stage, as Shohei Ohtani and Japan open up their World Baseball Classic schedule on Friday against Chinese Taipei. The World Baseball Classic is back for the first time since 2023.

Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña is expected to miss the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic after suffering a fractured finger during Wednesday’s exhibition against the Detroit Tigers.

Before leaving for his third World Baseball Classic, Paul Goldschmidt offered a simple, personal reason for participating. “It’s maybe the most fun I’ve ever had playing baseball.’’ And maybe there’ll be a magic moment for the veteran Yankees’ first baseman,