Great Britain pitchers Brendan Beck and Tristan Beck flank manager Brad Marcelino during a pre-game press conference prior to facing Mexico in the opener of Group B of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Houston.
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Great Britain Notes: Pride, Identity, and a Program on the Rise ahead of World Baseball Classic Opener vs Mexico

Great Britain Pre‑Game Notes vs Mexico HOUSTON — On the eve of their World Baseball Classic opener, Great Britain carried a calm, grounded confidence into their pre‑game availability — the kind that comes from a program that has grown up quickly and now expects to belong on this stage. Great Britain: A Program Growing into […]

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Anything can happen in baseball, and with Opening Day right around the corner, these are five bold predictions for the 2026 MLB season.
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Bold Predictions for the 2026 MLB Season

As the 2026 MLB season rapidly approaches, we have some bold predictions for the upcoming 162-game regular season. #1 – Konnor Griffin Makes the All-Star Team as a Starter Embed from Getty Images Two years ago, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was named the All-Star Game starter for the National League. Now, it’s time for […]

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The Texas Rangers added to their outfield mix Thursday morning when they agreed to terms with former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen.
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Rangers Ink Andrew McCutchen to Minors Deal

The Texas Rangers added to their outfield mix Thursday morning when they agreed to terms with former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen. News of the development was first reported by Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The new contract is of the minor league variety and has not been confirmed by the club. Storied Career […]

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Australia Blanks Chinese Taipei to Open WBC

Australia 3, Chinese Taipei 0 Team Australia prevails over Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the first contest of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. A pair of home runs from the land down under was all that was needed, as Australia pitching staff looked phenomenal. Australia-Chinese Taipei Game Summary Offensively, the first four innings were a stalemate, […]

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Carlos Cortes batting for the Athletics in Spring Training 2026
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Carlos Cortes Embraces Chance to Represent Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic

Carlos Cortes Takes Puerto Rico Pride into World Baseball Classic MESA, Ariz. — When Carlos Cortes learned he’d been selected for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, his first emotion wasn’t about his career. It was about what it meant for his family. “I was very proud, very excited for my family,” Cortes […]

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Nolan McLean is Set to Join Team USA

Righty Nolan McLean confirmed that he is ready to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic during a press conference on Wednesday at the New York Mets spring training facility. He added that he felt “pretty good” getting back on the mound after dealing with vertigo this past weekend. “Almost too loose at times, […]

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Denzel Clarke on Athletics team photo day
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“Hungry to Get After It”: Denzel Clarke on Representing Canada, the WBC, and Playing for Ernie Whitt

Denzel Clarke Eyes Breakthrough in World Baseball Classic with Canada MESA, Ariz. — Growing up, Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke watched Team Canada with the same awe most kids reserve for superheroes. Whether it was the men’s Olympic hockey team or the national baseball team on the world stage, Clarke felt that. Those images shaped […]

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In a day filled with World Baseball Classic exhibition games across baseball, Orioles players showed out in international competition.
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Orioles Players Excel in International Exhibition Games

Tuesday’s slate of games included several World Baseball Classic exhibition games between big-league clubs and international teams before the tournament officially starts on Thursday, March 5. There were more than a few Baltimore Orioles who showed off in these early spring exhibitions. The Orioles saw seven players across five international teams preparing for the tournament […]

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