How Are Aaron Nola, Vinnie Pasquantino, More Able to Play for Italy? WBC Eligibility Rules Explained

This year's World Baseball Classic features players representing their native countries, but there are also a handful of American-born players representing other squads.
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Cal Raleigh-Randy Arozarena beef, explained: Why handshake snub between Mariners teammates is going viral at WBC

Cal Raleigh snubbed Randy Arozarena's attempted handshake during Team USA and Team Mexico's WBC clash. Arozarena didn't appear too pleased at his decision.

World Baseball Classic 10-Run, 15-Run Mercy Rules Explained

The bats are hot at the start of the World Baseball Classic.

World Baseball Classic rules explained: Eextra innings, pitch count, mercy rule

Here are the rules for extra innings during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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World Baseball Classic mercy rule, explained: Why WBC games can end early with huge run limits

World Baseball Classic games can end early in 2026. Here's what you need to know about the tournament's mercy rule.

World Baseball Classic Extra Innings Rules Explained

Is there a ghost runner when World Baseball Classic games go to extra innings?

Dante Bichette Jr. hair, explained: Why brother of Bo Bichette is rocking green locks for Brazil at WBC

Dante Bichette Jr., son of former MLB player Dante Bichette and the brother of current New York Mets shortstop Bo Bichette, has been seen sporting hair that looks straight out of a rock concert. Bichette Jr.
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Great Britain HR celebration, explained: How Jazz Chisholm-led squad is bringing Changing of the Guard to WBC

After Great Britain hitters hit a home run, they return to the dugout and dress up in a specific outfit that is uniquely British.