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The championship game of the World Baseball Classic could have a heavy Phillies-centric feel to it.

Not every franchise enters the 2026 season with the same expectations. Let’s break down who’s aiming for a World Series and who’s just hoping to show progress.

Aaron Nola, one of the Phillies' most encouraging early storylines, has the kind of velocity in March that usually doesn't appear for him until closer to summertime.

Dave Dombrowski discussed how the Jesus Luzardo contract extension came together, why he still believes so strongly in building around starting pitching and more.

Aaron Nola's World Baseball Classic start for Italy will have a drastic affect on three different teams' ability to advance.

The Phillies have been mostly healthy to this point in camp but are dealing with two new injuries this week.

Observations from Tuesday's Phillies-Yankees game on closer Jhoan Duran's velocity, Bryan De La Cruz vs. Dylan Moore and the bullpen battle.

After starting only twice this spring, Aaron Nola's next outing will be a must-win game in the World Baseball Classic.

Former slugger Chris Davis and two others will be inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame in 2026.

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Phillies prospect Dante Nori was the only player in Team Italy's lineup Saturday with no MLB experience and he stole the show, flashing his upside.

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The Yankees catcher will be facing Team USA in Sunday night’s World Baseball Classic semifinal.

No team is having more fun at the World Baseball Classic than the South American nation, which injected even more energy into the tourney by eliminating the defending champs.

Skenes has fared quite well in his MLB career against the Dominican Republic's mighty lineup.

The Shohei Ohtani-led Japan squad attempts to punch their ticket to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Arozarena notably didn’t address his profanity-laden rant directed at Raleigh over the Team USA catcher’s viral handshake snub.

Raleigh found himself in the middle of another awkward moment during Friday’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal between Team USA and Canada.

There wasn’t a storybook ending for the Dodgers’ now-retired 11-time All-Star.

Team USA defeated Canada and punched its ticket to the WBC semifinals.

First-year technology got a real workout during Nationals-Astros spring training game.

These players who aren’t in the major leagues have been taking advantage of their opportunity to turn heads at the World Baseball Classic.

Mark DeRosa tried to explain away his comments about Team USA advancing at the World Baseball Classic but didn’t help himself.

How high does Italy rise after its shocking first-place finish in Pool B? And is Team USA still the favorite?

Italy punctuated its pool play dominance with a fourth straight victory.

Team USA got some help from Italy to advance to the quarterfinals, where it will face Canada.

The quarterfinals of the WBC are set after an action-packed final day of pool play.

Team USA is advancing to the quarterfinal at the World Baseball Classic after Italy beat Mexico on Wednesday. The United States will face Canada.

Italy blew out Mexico 9-1 to win Pool B, which helped Team USA advance to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

Here's everything you need to know on the pivotal World Baseball Classic showdown between Italy and Mexico, including WBC tiebreaker rules.

Three spots in the quarterfinals are up for grabs.

MLB pulled the embarrassing video from its website only to later repost it.

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