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The WBC is not a World Series atmosphere It is a World Cup atmosphere

The WBC is not a World Series atmosphere It is a World Cup atmosphere

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Korea watching Dominican Republic’s BP before tonight’s game 🇰🇷 | 🇩🇴

Korea watching Dominican Republic’s BP before tonight’s game 🇰🇷 | 🇩🇴

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No. Way. Rintaro Sasaki is the #1 high school prospect in Japan. 6’0, 250 lbs. He holds the record for most HR in Japanese HS history: 140. He has officially decided to skip his application for the NPB Draft…and will come to the US to play in college.

No. Way. Rintaro Sasaki is the #1 high school prospect in Japan. 6’0, 250 lbs. He holds the record for most HR in Japanese HS history: 140. He has officially decided to skip his application for the NPB Draft…and will come to the US to play in college.

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Hear me out: Chandler Simpson should be the final name added to Team USA’s 2026 WBC roster as the most lethal pinch runner on the planet 🇺🇸

Hear me out: Chandler Simpson should be the final name added to Team USA’s 2026 WBC roster as the most lethal pinch runner on the planet 🇺🇸

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Venezuela’s reaction to Wilyer Abreu’s HR 🇻🇪

Venezuela’s reaction to Wilyer Abreu’s HR 🇻🇪

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2023 #1 overall pick (Paul Skenes) vs 2022 #1 overall pick (Jackson Holliday) with 2021 #1 overall pick (Henry Davis) behind the plate and 2019 #1 overall pick (Adley Rutschman) waiting on deck The MLB Draft Equinox

2023 #1 overall pick (Paul Skenes) vs 2022 #1 overall pick (Jackson Holliday) with 2021 #1 overall pick (Henry Davis) behind the plate and 2019 #1 overall pick (Adley Rutschman) waiting on deck The MLB Draft Equinox

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Check out this Korean hitting instructor’s hula hoop drill. I’ve seen a variation of this once or twice, but I really like the way it’s shown here.

Check out this Korean hitting instructor’s hula hoop drill. I’ve seen a variation of this once or twice, but I really like the way it’s shown here.

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A sign in LF at LoanDepot Park: “VIVA CUBA LIBRE DE DICTADURA” “Libertad” (freedom) chants have also broken out in the stadium.

A sign in LF at LoanDepot Park: “VIVA CUBA LIBRE DE DICTADURA” “Libertad” (freedom) chants have also broken out in the stadium.

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The stadium is shaking

The stadium is shaking

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If you don’t know Jo-Hsi Hsu yet, then let this be your official introduction:

If you don’t know Jo-Hsi Hsu yet, then let this be your official introduction:

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Eugenio Suárez celebrates Venezuela’s victory with his daughters, and puts his WBC gold medal around his eldest’s neck. 🇻🇪

Eugenio Suárez celebrates Venezuela’s victory with his daughters, and puts his WBC gold medal around his eldest’s neck. 🇻🇪

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SHOHEI OHTANI DID THE RANDY AROZARENA 🇯🇵 | 🇲🇽

SHOHEI OHTANI DID THE RANDY AROZARENA 🇯🇵 | 🇲🇽

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After the 2023 WBC, I asked Luis Urías if we might see him and his brother Ramón finally play for the national team together in 2026. His answer, with a smile: “That’s gonna be one of my dreams.” 🇲🇽

After the 2023 WBC, I asked Luis Urías if we might see him and his brother Ramón finally play for the national team together in 2026. His answer, with a smile: “That’s gonna be one of my dreams.” 🇲🇽

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First pitch swinging, Randy Arozarena makes his WBC debut for Mexico, the country he made his home after escaping Cuba on a small boat to find a better life. Mexico means so much to him. Emotional moment. 🇲🇽

First pitch swinging, Randy Arozarena makes his WBC debut for Mexico, the country he made his home after escaping Cuba on a small boat to find a better life. Mexico means so much to him. Emotional moment. 🇲🇽

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Riley O’Brien announced that he expects to play for Korea in the 2026 World Baseball Classic 🇰🇷 “They want me to play for them, and I would like to play for them as well.” 🎥: Mick Lite (Litehouse Media)

Riley O’Brien announced that he expects to play for Korea in the 2026 World Baseball Classic 🇰🇷 “They want me to play for them, and I would like to play for them as well.” 🎥: Mick Lite (Litehouse Media)

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Italian Baseball: Fearless 🇮🇹 I asked Sam Aldegheri, the first Italian born-and-raised pitcher in MLB history, what the Italian baseball style of play is. He was clear: they are not scared of anyone. And they have shown exactly that in this tournament.

Italian Baseball: Fearless 🇮🇹 I asked Sam Aldegheri, the first Italian born-and-raised pitcher in MLB history, what the Italian baseball style of play is. He was clear: they are not scared of anyone. And they have shown exactly that in this tournament.

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The Italian broadcast call of Italy’s historic win over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic 🇮🇹
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The Italian broadcast call of Italy’s historic win over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic 🇮🇹

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Throwback to when Kiké strutted by his Red Sox teammates before playing against them in a pre-WBC exhibition game. 🇵🇷 One of the biggest vibes guys at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. His energy will be SORELY missed this tournament. 😭
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Throwback to when Kiké strutted by his Red Sox teammates before playing against them in a pre-WBC exhibition game. 🇵🇷 One of the biggest vibes guys at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. His energy will be SORELY missed this tournament. 😭

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1,120,409 views • 10 months ago

“I’m sick and tired hearing back home that people are shocked and say ‘Oh, we play baseball in Australia?’ Look, we freaking out-hit the best team in the world.” This. Team. 🇦🇺
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“I’m sick and tired hearing back home that people are shocked and say ‘Oh, we play baseball in Australia?’ Look, we freaking out-hit the best team in the world.” This. Team. 🇦🇺

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695,395 views • 6 months ago

Just watched a Pablo Sandoval base knock, past Didi Gregorius, off of Jair Jurrjens, in Dubai, in 2025 How’s your morning going?
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Just watched a Pablo Sandoval base knock, past Didi Gregorius, off of Jair Jurrjens, in Dubai, in 2025 How’s your morning going?

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JJ Wetherholt won’t play for Korea in the WBC since he was not granted eligibility: “Unfortunately, I am not Korean enough. It was a dream of mine, and my grandma is getting old so I really wanted to play for them just because I think it would really mean a lot to her.” 🇰🇷 🎥: Mick Lite (Litehouse Media)
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JJ Wetherholt won’t play for Korea in the WBC since he was not granted eligibility: “Unfortunately, I am not Korean enough. It was a dream of mine, and my grandma is getting old so I really wanted to play for them just because I think it would really mean a lot to her.” 🇰🇷 🎥: Mick Lite (Litehouse Media)

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569,313 views • 7 months ago

Wake up babe, new Stuart Fairchild Team Taiwan hype video just dropped
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Wake up babe, new Stuart Fairchild Team Taiwan hype video just dropped

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370,564 views • 6 months ago

Italy manager Francisco Cervelli received a big round of applause after his postgame press conference. As he walked off, Venezuela manager Omar López embraced him. An all-time WBC moment.
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Italy manager Francisco Cervelli received a big round of applause after his postgame press conference. As he walked off, Venezuela manager Omar López embraced him. An all-time WBC moment.

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308,729 views • 6 months ago

Kai-Wei Teng vs Hao-Yu Lee: The first matchup between two Taiwanese players in MLB history 🇹🇼
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Kai-Wei Teng vs Hao-Yu Lee: The first matchup between two Taiwanese players in MLB history 🇹🇼

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144,262 views • 3 months ago

CANADA HAS BEATEN PUERTO RICO IN SAN JUAN 🇨🇦
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CANADA HAS BEATEN PUERTO RICO IN SAN JUAN 🇨🇦

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284,674 views • 6 months ago

Not to be reductionist, but I tend to believe baseball is in a really good place when it’s giving us moments like these.
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Not to be reductionist, but I tend to believe baseball is in a really good place when it’s giving us moments like these.

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116,338 views • 2 months ago

There is one last glaring name missing from this Team USA WBC roster. 🇺🇸
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There is one last glaring name missing from this Team USA WBC roster. 🇺🇸

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322,054 views • 7 months ago

The first pitch of the first game of the first season of Baseball United. HOME RUN.
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The first pitch of the first game of the first season of Baseball United. HOME RUN.

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393,146 views • 10 months ago

Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrates Venezuela’s historic WBC win with his family 🇻🇪
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Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrates Venezuela’s historic WBC win with his family 🇻🇪

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221,814 views • 6 months ago

I love this World Baseball Classic commercial from 2009. We should recreate it next year.
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I love this World Baseball Classic commercial from 2009. We should recreate it next year.

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348,086 views • 10 months ago

The President of the Puerto Rico Baseball Federation, Dr. José Quiles: “We are considering not participating in this edition [of the WBC]. It’s a discussion we’ve already had. If we are not playing under equal conditions, we will not participate. It’s a decision that is almost, almost, made. We are issuing a warning. We’ll see what happens in the coming days and we will make a final decision.” Full interview from Jay Fonseca linked below.
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The President of the Puerto Rico Baseball Federation, Dr. José Quiles: “We are considering not participating in this edition [of the WBC]. It’s a discussion we’ve already had. If we are not playing under equal conditions, we will not participate. It’s a decision that is almost, almost, made. We are issuing a warning. We’ll see what happens in the coming days and we will make a final decision.” Full interview from Jay Fonseca linked below.

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247,299 views • 7 months ago

11-year-old mariachi singer Mateo Lopez sang both national anthems before the Mexico vs USA World Baseball Classic game. Brought me to tears. 🇲🇽🇺🇸
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11-year-old mariachi singer Mateo Lopez sang both national anthems before the Mexico vs USA World Baseball Classic game. Brought me to tears. 🇲🇽🇺🇸

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206,871 views • 6 months ago

Jac Caglianone on why he chose Italy for the 2026 World Baseball Classic: “I’m gonna play with Italy, because Puerto Rico kinda reached out late, only a couple months ago, but I’ve been talking to Italy for years about it. So I already committed.” 🇮🇹 🎥: Carlos Baerga
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Jac Caglianone on why he chose Italy for the 2026 World Baseball Classic: “I’m gonna play with Italy, because Puerto Rico kinda reached out late, only a couple months ago, but I’ve been talking to Italy for years about it. So I already committed.” 🇮🇹 🎥: Carlos Baerga

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285,361 views • 10 months ago

Mexico has announced 4 more players for the World Baseball Classic 🇲🇽 Instead of me telling you who, go watch the video to found out. I don’t want to spoil this beautiful piece of cinema. 🍿 Novena México 🇲🇽⚾ Y’ALL DID IT AGAIN. 🔥
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Mexico has announced 4 more players for the World Baseball Classic 🇲🇽 Instead of me telling you who, go watch the video to found out. I don’t want to spoil this beautiful piece of cinema. 🍿 Novena México 🇲🇽⚾ Y’ALL DID IT AGAIN. 🔥

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205,643 views • 7 months ago

Munetaka Murakami is the author of one of the most cinematic moments in WBC history. 🇯🇵 Enjoy, White Sox fans. Look away, Mexico fans.
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Munetaka Murakami is the author of one of the most cinematic moments in WBC history. 🇯🇵 Enjoy, White Sox fans. Look away, Mexico fans.

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192,281 views • 8 months ago

Dylan Crews reached base in every single game this season, ending his college career with a 75-game streak. A historic college player. The no-doubt #1 overall pick in 2 weeks.
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Dylan Crews reached base in every single game this season, ending his college career with a 75-game streak. A historic college player. The no-doubt #1 overall pick in 2 weeks.

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703,716 views • 3 years ago