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World Baseball Classic rules, explained: The biggest differences vs. MLB, including pitch counts and run limits

The World Baseball Classic will feature a fair few wrinkles in 2026.

2026 World Baseball Classic rules: Pitch clock and more changes for this year

The WBC has adopted plenty of rule changes from MLB over the last couple of tournaments, but not everything will be the same for American fans.

World Baseball Classic explainer: Everything you need to know about the 2026 tournament

No moment in baseball history had ever felt quite as scripted as Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to win the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The two biggest stars in the sport m

Tarik Skubal explained why he'll only pitch one game in the WBC

Tigers ace and American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will suit up for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic, but it will be little more than a cameo. When news broke that Skubal would only make one start before returning to the Tigers for spring training,
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All the Players Ruled Out Due to Insurance in the World Baseball Classic: Controversial insurance policy explained

The National Financial Partners, who are responsible for insuring all players that will participate in the WBC, are tasked to pay back a player's guaranteed salary to the ball club in case the participant gets injured during the event.

Shakur Stevenson vacates WBC title days after win against Teofimo Lopez due to little known rule

Shakur Stevenson’s world title collection has become a little lighter. Less than a week after he toppled Teofimo Lopez to win the WBO and The Ring super lightweight world championships,