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The Cubs had one of their closers entrusted to the final inning of the WBC, and he came through for his home country in a big way.
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Grant Young|
David Solow|
Michael Brauner|
Michael Brauner|
After struggling to begin his career, Chicago Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia has made a name for himself and is thriving on the national stage for his country Venezuela.
Mack Baltes|
The Chicago Cubs star slugger was injured during the World Baseball Classic over the weekend as the team awaits an update.
Michael Brauner|
Chicago Cubs prospect Moises Ballesteros is turning heads in spring training ahead of an important season for the Cubs.
Matthew Singer|
The Chicago Cubs have seen a completely disastrous spring from one of their more reliable veterans on the pitching staff.
Michael Brauner|
After starting in four of five games to begin the tournament, Alex Bregman was benched for Team USA in Sunday's game against the Dominican Republic.
Mack Baltes|
Cal Raleigh and Alex Bregman won’t start for Team USA in the semifinals against the Dominican Republic on Sunday evening.
Karl Rasmussen|
The Chicago Cubs have seen their young pitcher take some huge steps this spring after an ugly season last year.
Michael Brauner|
The Chicago Cubs may have caught a break after their star outfielder Seiya Suzuki was injured in the World Baseball Classic.
Michael Brauner|
The Chicago Cubs could be on the cusp of seeing a massive season from one of their young stars ahead of Opening Day.

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The four-time MVP returned to the mound on Wednesday.
Madison Williams|
Venezuela concluded its inspiring title run by defeating Team USA on Tuesday night.
Kyle Koster|
Acuña’s son will definitely cherish this moment with his dad.
Madison Williams|
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The 2026 season begins with baseball being more popular than it has been in years. The trick for MLB now is to keep the momentum going.
Tom Verducci|
The Venezuelan pitcher has experienced both highs.
Kyle Koster|
Will MLB players be featured in the new “Backyard Baseball” game? Sports Illustrated has the details on that—and more—heading into the game’s July 9 release.
Tom Dierberger|
If the U.S. is looking for something to change before the next World Baseball Classic, maybe it should try having fun like the rest of the teams.
Dan Gartland|
Aaron Judge went 0-4 in Team USA’s loss to Venezuela.
Andy Nesbitt|
From negotiating with MLB teams for reliever usage to a crucial mound meeting against Aaron Judge, the South American team united when a nation needed it most.
Tom Verducci|
Miller wasn’t called upon in a big spot for Team USA on Tuesday, and manager Mark DeRosa explained why after the loss.
Karl Rasmussen|
Suárez’s RBI double in the ninth inning sealed the win for Venezuela over Team USA.
Madison Williams|
The Americans scored just two runs on three hits in Tuesday’s defeat as Venezuela plated the winning run in the ninth inning to win its first WBC title.
Stephanie Apstein|
Tuesday night’s final marks the ace’s final pro baseball appearance.
Madison Williams|
Venezuela beat the United States 3-2 in the final of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Ryan Phillips|
The Americans will wear some championship memorabilia ahead of Tuesday night’s World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela.
Kristen Wong|
As the World Baseball Classic comes to a close, MLB goes into its season with some buzz.
Jimmy Traina|
Young Mets pitcher will be on the mound for the final vs. Venezuela.
Kyle Koster|
The Braves star unsurprisingly has Monday night’s World Baseball Classic win over Italy pretty high on his list.
Kristen Wong|
USA and Venezuela will face off in the WBC championship game on Tuesday night.
Andy Nesbitt|
A two-out rally in the seventh inning propelled the Venezuelans to their first World Baseball Classic championship game.
Dan Gartland|
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