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We're set for a World Baseball Classic final for the ages. USA vs. Venezuela. Two of the tournament favorites will play for it all on Tuesday in Miami. But before we get to that, let's recap Monday's semifinal action at the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela Into First Ever WBC Final In the end, the espresso machine just couldn't generate enough juice. Italy's surprise run at the WBC came to an […]

Major League Baseball's experiment of a robot umpire technology system allowing challenges to checked swing calls is moving up from Class A to Triple-A. MLB will also test moving second base slightly to position it entirely within the infield, which would reduce by 9 inches the distance between first and second, and between second and third, according to a memorandum sent to teams last week. It will try out reducing […]

On a night when All-Stars and future Hall of Famers thrilled fans and each other until the final out, Aaron Judge proclaimed the World Baseball Classic had grown into the sport's biggest event. "It’s bigger and better than the World Series," the U.S. captain said after a 2-1 semifinal win over the Dominican Republic that came down to Sunday night's final pitch. "The passion that these fans have, representing their […]

Mark DeRosa nearly cost Team USA the opportunity to advance to the knockout stage of the World Baseball Classic with some of his decisions in its loss to Italy. Now, Alex Rodriguez thinks the Team USA manager is the biggest reason why it's playing in the final of the World Baseball Classic. Rodriguez pointed to DeRosa as the catalyst for Team USA in its 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic […]

DAIKIN PARK (Houston) – Time to get beaned up, Miami. The magical run continues for undefeated Italy, which will be taking its Armani suits, espresso machines, cheek-kisses and, most importantly, high-powered offense to the World Baseball Classic semifinals after holding off a late charge from Puerto Rico in Saturday’s quarterfinal to seal an 8-6 win. Here are my takeaways: 1. Tournament Surprise Story Italy Writes Its Latest Chapter There was no […]

Team USA was able to hold off Canada to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals, and now Aaron Judge and Co. will take on the hard-hitting Dominican Republic – a squad that cannot stop launching dingers. A big-time semifinal clash in Miami awaits us on Sunday between two tournament favorites. But before we get to that, let's recap Friday's quarterfinals action at the World Baseball Classic. Dominican Republic Dominates Korea […]

Team USA's star-studded lineup led by Yankees superstar Aaron Judge and Pirates ace Paul Skenes can turn their attention to the semifinals at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The USA handled Canada in Friday's quarterfinals win against Canada and are now gearing up for Sunday's semifinal clash against the vaunted Dominican Republic. The game will be Sunday, March 15 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. How to Watch the 2026 […]

Would you rather win the World Baseball Classic or the World Series? For Seattle Mariners and Dominican Republic star Julio Rodriguez, it's a simple answer. "Being honest, I love the Mariners. They know I give my best for them every single time that I step on the field, but winning the World Baseball Classic would be top of the list," Rodriguez said in an interview on "Foul Territory" when asked […]

We are inching closer to Opening Day of the Major League Baseball season, and I want to focus on the Los Angeles Dodgers from a betting perspective. According to some, they are the team that is ruining baseball, while many others commend them for being fully invested in fielding the best team possible. After winning two straight World Series titles, the Dodgers still viewed this offseason as a chance to improve, […]