The quarterfinals of the WBC are set after an action-packed final day of pool play.

Japan's World Baseball Classic title defense is over. Saturday night at loanDepot Park in Miami, Venezuela rallied from behind to eliminate Japan ( VEN 8, JPN 5) and advance to the semifinals. Venezuela is one step away from Tuesday's Championship Game and Japan will head home following its worst World Baseball Classic finish ever.

Team Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata announced he will step down from his position after the World Baseball Classic. Japan was eliminated from the WBC on Saturday with an 8-5 loss to Venezuela in the tournament quarterfinals. Samurai Japan built a 5-2 lead after three innings, powered by home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Shota Morishita.

The World Baseball Classic started with five players from the active Dodgers roster participating, but most have been eliminated.

Trust us, it’s not a bad thing that Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw didn’t pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

With several players from the Kansas City Royals organization representing their respective countries in the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), Kansas City has certainly been enjoying the return of baseball.

Team Italy's newfound 2026 World Baseball Classic success is sparking unprecedented interest across Italy during the tournament.