USA vs Dominican Republic WBC predictions and World Baseball Classic picks

Team USA faces off against a star-studded Dominican team in the WBC semifinals on Sunday.

Mark DeRosa explains polarizing Gunnar Henderson lineup decision for World Baseball Classic semifinal

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa is explaing his decision to play Gunnar Henderson against the Dominican Republic.
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Everything you need to know about the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

After a thrilling round of pool play, the World Baseball Classic is about to level up. Eight teams -- two from each pool -- are still alive in their pursuit of a WBC title as the event takes on a tournament-style,

WBC bracket live: 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinal teams and schedule

The 2026 WBC's knockout stage begins with high-stakes quarterfinal matchups on Friday.

Blue Jays Closer Could Be Difference Maker for Team USA at World Baseball Classic

A Blue Jays reliever has joined Team USA's WBC roster and could factor into their semifinal showdown with the Dominican Republic.

Tigers' Tarik Skubal Leaves Spring Training for World Baseball Classic

The Detroit Tigers pitching staff remains a major strength heading into the upcoming MLB season. Not only did the team keep left‑handed ace Tarik Skubal instead of trading him, but they also supplemented him with proven veterans, adding Framber Valdez to slot behind him and Justin Verlander to solidify the back end of the rotation.

World Baseball Classic picks: MLB expert offers best bets for Saturday's Italy vs. Puerto Rico quarterfinal

SportsLine expert Angelo "Amags" Magliocca analyzes Saturday's Puerto Rico vs. Italy quarterfinal at the World Baseball Classic and offers his best bets

‘MLB The Show’ expands World Baseball Classic mode in latest release

The newest edition of “MLB The Show” will feature an expanded World Baseball Classic mode with more than 500 players across all 20 teams.

World Baseball Classic: Samurai Japan outpitched, outhit and outmanaged by Venezuela in quarterfinal loss

Garcia’s two-run smack trimmed the lead to one, and that lead evaporated altogether an inning later. With two runners on and nobody down, Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu delivered the swing of the tournament thus far. Again, a Japanese reliever failed to elevate a heater and was punished for it.