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With Clayton Kershaw being removed from Team USA's roster, the Blue Jays reliever has joined America's pitching staff. In the 2025 postseason, Hoffman, a 2024 All-Star, recorded a 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 18 strikeouts across 12.1 innings pitched for Toronto. Team USA will play the Dominican Republic in the semifinal round on Mar. 15.

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

There are only eight teams left standing in the World Baseball Classic, leaving just seven more to get the axe before a champion is crowned.

Keep up with the World Baseball Classic schedule on March 13, including game times, TV channels and live updates.

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

Italy and Venezuela advanced to the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals on Saturday. The Italians benefited from a pair of four-run rallies to book a spot in the final four via a victory over Puerto Rico. Venezuela took down Japan behind an incredible comeback that was supercharged by Wilyer Abreu's three-run home run.

The Chicago Cubs have plenty of players contributing at the World Baseball Classic, including Seiya Suzuki, who is a key part of Team Japan. The 31‑year‑old will be entering the final year of his five‑year, $85 million contract once his run at the WBC comes to an end.