Nolan McLean is ready for this moment. With a World Baseball Classic championship on the line, Team USA is turning to the standout Mets rookie to start Tuesday night’s final at LoanDepot Park in Miami.

FORT MYERS, FLA. – Joe Ryan looked like his usual self when he pitched Monday, March 16, giving up five hits and one run across four innings. He totaled six strikeouts and one walk. The biggest surprise is his outing came against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Hammond Stadium,

While Tarik Skubal initially opted to leave Team USA and return to the Detroit Tigers' spring training after his World Baseball Classic star, the star ace is back with the team.

Yes, the game is available on channel 89. If Team USA defeats the Dominican Republic in the semifinals, it will play the winner of the Venezuela/Italy game Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m in Miami.

Clayton Kershaw is officially stepping away from the WBC. His replacement was named on Friday after his departure from the roster.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals kick off on Sunday night in primetime, with the United States facing off against the Dominican Republic. It's going to be a marquee matchup with Team USA and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes facing off against the powerful "Plátano Power" lineup.

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Team USA continued an invincible run at the ongoing FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament after routing New Zealand 101-46 Sunday afternoon. Apart from stars like Rhyne Howard, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Plum who scored 10 or more points each,