World Baseball Classic semifinals preview: Pitching matchups, keys to victory, predictions and more for USA-D.R. and Venezuela-Italy

The World Baseball Classic field has been whittled down to four teams, with two captivating semifinal matchups slated for Sunday and Monday at loanDepot Park in Miami. One side of the bracket features two heavyweights in the Dominican Republic and Team USA,

USA survives Canada to reach World Baseball Classic semifinals: Score, highlights

Team USA hung on to beat Canada 5-3 and reach the WBC semifinals.

USA beats Canada in World Baseball Classic to maintain American sports dominance over northern neighbor

Team USA defeats Canada 5-3 in 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, marking the third U.S. victory over Canada in major international competition in the past month.

Get all beaned up and enjoy the surprisingly profound World Baseball Classic

Bill Plaschke used to ignore the World Baseball Classic, but he has been wowed by the dramatic tournament that feels bigger than the World Series.

World Baseball Classic scores Saturday: Italy beats PR, Venezuela tops Japan

Keep up with the World Baseball Classic schedule on March 14, including game times, TV channels and live updates.

World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Dominican Republic wins Pool D; Team USA into quarterfinals, will take on Canada in Houston

The final day of pool play at the World Baseball Classic is over, and the United States is moving on after all. In the first game Wednesday, Canada defeated Cuba 7-2 to advance to the quarterfinals, eliminate Cuba and surpass Puerto Rico to win Pool A.

Joe Ryan not expected to pitch in World Baseball Classic, could start Opening Day

FORT MYERS, FLA. – Joe Ryan threw a 23-pitch bullpen session March 14, which he said felt great, but he is no longer expected to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Ryan was in the designated pitcher pool for Team USA,