Bold predictions for the World Baseball Classic championship round

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is underway. Following Japan’s 2023 WBC championship, the United States has been eagerly awaiting the chance for revenge. This year’s bracket is set up for the potential of a championship rematch.

2026 World Baseball Classic Odds: USA Back on Top as Favorite

For the first time since the World Baseball Classic kicked off, Team USA is not the favorite. See the latest odds.

In Japan, concerns arise that Netflix exclusivity dampening World Baseball Classic appeal

In Japan, where Netflix has exclusive rights to the WBC, residents are not used to paying subscription services to watch sporting events.

Japan finishes World Baseball Classic group unbeaten, tops Czechs 9-0 behind Murakami's grand slam

Defending champion Japan completed an unbeaten group stage at the World Baseball Classic, beating the Czech Republic 9-0 at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday night behind a nine-run eighth inning capped by Munetaka Murakami's grand slam.

World Baseball Classic 2026: Japanese fans give Czech electrical worker, pitcher Ondřej Satoria curtain call

Ondřej Satoria, 29, received a curtain call in his final WBC appearance. While Czechia finished Pool C play 0-4 and dropped its final game 9-0 to defending tournament champion Japan, the right-handed pitcher threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings.