MVP winners made for an exciting start to the quarterfinal game and combined to make WBC history in the process.

Team USA is back on top as the favorite to win the World Baseball Classic, but the Dominican Republic is closing in. Here are the latest odds.

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.

The Chicago Cubs may have caught a break after their star outfielder Seiya Suzuki was injured in the World Baseball Classic.

Japan enters the quarterfinals having gone a perfect 4-0 in Pool C in Tokyo. Despite Venezuela's strength, a loss in this round would have to be considered a letdown for the three-time champions, who are hoping to go back-to-back for the first time since winning the first two Classics in 2006 and ‘09.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic continues Saturday with two quarterfinal showdowns. Italy opened with an 8-6 win over Puerto Rico in Houston. In the late game, Venezuela faces Japan in Miami.

The 2023 World Baseball Classic — which will see Shohei Ohtani and Japan try to defend their title in the 20-team competition that includes a stacked Team USA squad seeking redemption — is underway. We're bringing you the latest news and updates: The 2026 WBC will be held from March 5–17.

In Japan, where Netflix has exclusive rights to the WBC, residents are not used to paying subscription services to watch sporting events.