Whatever the case, Samurai Japan has a major decision to make between now and then: It has to figure out what it wants to be. Because the Japanese received a definitive verdict on the state of their game in their 8–5 loss to Venezuela in the quarterfinals of the WBC. What they’re doing isn’t working.

Japan will look to record its third championship in as many WBCs in 2026.

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.

Italy jumped out to a big lead and stopped a late Puerto Rico comeback for an 8-3 win to reach the WBC semifinals

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.