World Baseball Classic 2026 Scores, Reaction from Friday Pool Play Results Ahead of KO Bracket

The United States, Dominican Republic and Japan all produced double-digit run totals in their first games at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Have mercy: Why Texas baseball will play all its games with a run rule in effect

College baseball's mercy rules are not new. But this marks the third straight season that Texas is playing under different run-rule guidelines.

Dominican Republic routs Israel 10-1 in World Baseball Classic

Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and Oneil Cruz launched a solo shot as the Dominican Republic defeated Israel and clinched a spot in the WBC quarterfinals.
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Panama pounces on miscues to beat Canada 4-3 at World Baseball Classic

Panama pounced on three Team Canada errors in the sixth inning, scoring three times en route to a 4-3 victory at the World Baseball Classic on Sunday at Hiram Bithorn Stadium.

World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Shohei Ohtani and Japan face Australia; Team USA cruises vs. Great Britain

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is underway in pool play, and the sport’s best player hasn’t needed long to make a statement. Shohei Ohtani and Japan can secure a berth in the quarterfinals with a victory over Australia on Sunday.