World Baseball Classic eligibility rules, explained: How players qualify to play for different countries

As the 2026 World Baseball Classic kicks off, the tournament continues to prove that national representation is about more ...

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

Here are the rules for extra innings during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

World Baseball Classic rule guide: Pitch count, mercy rules, designated hitter

For the first time in the WBC, there will be a pitch clock. It will follow MLB rules: Pitchers will have 15 seconds to throw ...

World Baseball Classic 2026: Everything to know about the WBC tournament, including rules, pools, how to watch

The WBC opens Wednesday night ...

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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How many innings in World Baseball Classic games? Explaining the pitch clock and game speed vs. MLB

The Sporting News brings you the rules for the World Baseball Classic, from innings to pitch clock.

Team USA’s Mark DeRosa pushes back on ‘false narratives’ amid WBC controversy

Speaking for the first time since Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, DeRosa reiterated ...

WBC Chaos: Italy Shock the World, Team USA’s Loophole & An Everyday Hero| K&S #21

This week on Kicking & Screaming, Bianca Peters and Lou Albanese break down Italy shocking the baseball world in the World Baseball Classic and how WBC eligibility rules helped Team USA advance, plus ...