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Japan has won the World Baseball Classic three times, more than any other nation. See every past champion and MVP.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is almost here. Take a look back at previous tournaments, including winners, MVPs and all-time record holders.
Which countries have performed the best on baseball's biggest international stage?
Keep up with the World Baseball Classic schedule on March 10, including game times, TV channels and live updates.
Who will win the World Series? The results were somewhat unsurprising. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Photos: Christian Petersen / , Carmen Mendato / Getty images For all the consternation about the forthcoming CBA negotiations,
Team USA (3-0) can close out Pool B with the top spot and clinch a quarterfinal bid when it takes on unbeaten Italy (2-0) on Tuesday night at Daikin Park in Houston.
Team USA fell behind 8-0 and couldn't dig out of a hole -- the shocking result could cost the U.S. a spot in the quarterfinals