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For the first time ever, Canada's baseball team advanced past the World Baseball Classic first round, defeating Cuba 7-2 in a thrilling winner-take-all game. The victory marks a historic milestone for Canadian baseball and ends Cuba's perfect first-round record.
Venezuela defeated defending champion Japan 8-5 to reach their first-ever World Baseball Classic semifinals and secure their first Olympic baseball berth. The historic victory sparked celebration across a baseball-loving nation finally claiming its place among the sport's elite.
Shohei Ohtani is back at Miami's loanDepot Park for the World Baseball Classic, the stadium where he achieved baseball's first 50-50 season and struck out Mike Trout to win Japan's 2023 championship. Now he's chasing another magical moment with Team Japan.
Samuel Aldegheri became the first pitcher born and raised in Italy to start in the World Baseball Classic, delivering a dominant performance that could inspire a generation. Just three years ago, he was watching the tournament from a restaurant in Verona.
In the most famous World Series game ever played, the Chicago Cubs didn't just break a 108-year curse. They also became the only team in baseball history to have three catchers all record hits and RBIs in a single World Series game.
The Georgia Bulldogs just became the first team in SEC history to win all five road series in conference play, capping off a dominant championship season. Their catcher also made NCAA history with a rare power and speed combination that only five players before him have achieved.
The University of Tampa Spartans just became the first Division II baseball team ever to win three consecutive national championships. Their 8-4 victory over West Chester on Saturday caps an incredible dynasty that's rewriting the record books.
Chicago's beloved Wrigley Field opened its gates 112 years ago today, launching what would become one of baseball's most iconic venues. The ballpark has hosted generations of fans with its ivy-covered walls, hand-turned scoreboard, and unbroken streak of live organ music.
Future Baseball Hall of Famer Andruw Jones got to manage his son Druw for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, making history as only the third father-son manager-player duo in tournament history. The 22-year-old prospect delivered both of his team's RBIs in his international debut, including a clutch two-out double.
For the first time in 20 years, Canada's baseball team has advanced past pool play at the World Baseball Classic, defeating powerhouse Cuba 7-2. The historic win puts the often-overlooked baseball nation on the world stage.
The nation's top 60 high school baseball players will compete in Philadelphia in 2026, perfectly timed with America's 250th anniversary. It's a celebration of America's pastime meeting America's birthplace.
The Los Angeles Dodgers just became the first MLB team ever to start three Japanese-born pitchers in consecutive games. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, and Shohei Ohtani made history this week in a moment that celebrates baseball's growing global reach.
Canada defeated Puerto Rico 3-2 in a thrilling World Baseball Classic match, setting up a historic Wednesday showdown with Cuba. A win would send Canada to the WBC semifinals for the first time ever.
Italy's national baseball team just made history, advancing to the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the first time ever with a thrilling 8-6 victory over Puerto Rico. The underdogs are now 5-0 in the tournament and facing either defending champion Japan or Venezuela next.
Baseball fans witnessed something rare Friday night when four different games ended with dramatic walk-off home runs. It tied the second-most walk-off homers in a single day in MLB history.
Four underdog players at the bottom of the Angels lineup just pulled off one of the most impressive batting performances in over a century. Their combined 13-for-15 performance rewrote the record books and powered their team to a dominant victory.
Japan and South Korea delivered one of the most exciting games in World Baseball Classic history at Tokyo Dome. MLB stars from both teams turned the rivalry matchup into an unforgettable showcase of international baseball at its finest.
Italy's underdog squad stunned the star-studded United States 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic, proving that heart and heritage can triumph over expectations. The thrilling upset in Houston shows why baseball's international stage keeps delivering magical moments.
For the first time in Major League Baseball history, a father and son are working together as manager and general manager of the same team. Don Mattingly now manages the Philadelphia Phillies while his son Preston serves as the team's GM.
Venezuela's thrilling 3-2 victory over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final made history twice: the nation's first championship and the tournament's most-watched game ever. Over 10.7 million viewers tuned in to witness the dramatic finish, up 128% from the previous final.
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