Tag: #worldbaseballclassic

Venezuela Stuns U.S. to Win First World Baseball Classic Title

Eugenio Suárez’s ninth-inning double lifts Venezuela past Team USA, 3-2, in Miami for its first WBC crown amid intense political backdrop.

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Venezuela rallies past Japan in WBC quarterfinal, boosting Olympic hopes

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shohei Ohtani trade leadoff homers as Venezuela storms back to beat Japan 8–5, reach WBC semifinals and near LA 2028.

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MLB bans Braves’ Jurickson Profar for 162 games after second PED violation

MLB suspended Braves DH/outfielder Jurickson Profar for the 2026 season after a second PED positive test, costing $15M and a WBC spot.

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2026 World Baseball Classic to Double as a Key Qualifier for LA28 Olympic Baseball

The 2026 World Baseball Classic opens in Tokyo with more at stake: top Americas finishers (minus Team USA) can clinch Olympic berths for LA28.

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